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Robert Hassell’s three-run HR after a two-out error in the 1st was all Salt River could muster as it was all Peoria for the next eight innings as the Javelinas sank the Rafters, 10-3.

Hassell later walked as he finished the game at 1-for-3 with a strikeout.

Matt Cronin also appeared in the game and fortified his likelihood of going undrafted in either phase of the Rule 5 draft by allowing a run on two hits while retiring one of three batters faced while finishing the 7th inning.

The Rafters (14-12) rematch against the Javelinas (7-17) Monday night in Scottsdale.

The Rafters scored in each of their first five “ups” as they outslugged the Desert Dogs, 13-11. Dustin Saenz (pictured above) got the start but reverted to the mean as Glendale lit him up for three runs on three hits and two walks over an inning and 2/3rds. He threw 45 pitches, 26 for strikes …

The Scorpions stung the Rafters for two-spots in the 3rd and 4th innings and cruised to a 4-1 win over the Rafters.

Matt Cronin was the sole National to appear in the game. The 27-y.o. Florida native let in one inherited runner on a double to the first batter he faced before getting a popup to end the 4th. The 2019 4th Rd. pick then retired the side in order in the 5th on two flyouts and a groundout. He threw 11 pitches, nine for strikes.

Salt River (11-10) closes out the week with an afternoon game vs. Mesa (12-9)

Salt River led for about 10 minutes before the Mesa scorched the Rafters moundsmen for 11 runs in the 1st in a 17-4 defenestration yesterday afternoon. Michael Cuevas was among the afflicted, as he let in both inherited runners and four more of his own while getting out of 1st and wobbling through the 2nd. …