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The Rafters got within one twice – 3-2 and 5-4 – but ultimately fell, 6-4 to the Saguaros.

Three Nationals appeared in the game.

● Robert Hassell continues to hit, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored to push his fall line to a Nintendo-esque .529/.556/.941 (9-for-17).

● Max Romero Jr. caught the game and hit a solo HR, but had another steal against him.

● Matt Cronin threw a clean inning in the 4th, retiring the side in order on 11 pitches.

Salt River (3-3) visits Scottsdale (2-4) tonight

Salt River jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the 1st and never trailed as the Rafters trampled the Saguaros, 14-1. Robert Hassell started in centerfield, where he had three putouts and fielded two singles. At the plate he doubled twice, scored once, and drove in two. He also took one off the helmet (pictured …

The Rafters paddled back from a 9-1 deficit, including a five-run 8th, to force extras with the Saguaros. Alas, they could not finish the job as Surprise plated the free runner in the 10th to win 11-10. Two Nationals appeared in the game: ● Michael Cuevas (pictured above) was the first man out of the …

Salt River rallied again in the middle innings, erasing a two-run deficit with a three-run 6th to take their second straight game, 6-4. Robert Hassell (pictured, from 2023) led the Rafters batters with three hits and three RBI, including a two-run HR in the 7th that put Salt River on top for good. The 23-y.o. …

The Rafters paddled the Desert Dogs for two-spots in both the 5th and 6th innings as Salt River doubled up Glendale, 4-2.

Two Nationals appeared in the game:

● Cayden Wallace started at third base. Like the 118th Congress, he did nothing defensively. However, at the plate the 23-y.o. singled, doubled, and scored a run. He also struck out twice.

● Luke Young pitched the final two innings to earn the save. He gave up one hit, walked none, and struck out none on 19 pitches (12 strikes).

Next up: An afternoon game between the Rafters and the Solar Sox in Mesa.

The 2024 AFL campaign kicked off for the Nats’ contingent with a 9-8 loss by the Salt River Rafters to the Scottsdale Scorpions. Three Nationals were in the starting lineup and two came out of the bullen. Cayden Wallace, a.k.a. the return from the Hunter Harvey Trade, started at third base and went 1-for-5 with …

The 2024 Rosters for the Arizona Fall League were finally revealed yesterday, including a septet of Nationals on the Salt River Rafters. LHP Matt Cronin RHP Michael Cuevas OF Robert Hassell III C Maxwell Romero Jr.* LHP Dustin Saenz RHP Chase Solesky 3B Cayden Wallace* To make things easier, I have only denoted the players …