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AFL Update: Nov. 7, 2021

Surprise’s woes continued in a 12-9 loss to Mesa – the Sagaruos’ fifth loss in the last six games.

Three Nationals were in the Surprise starting lineup:

  • Donovan Casey (pictured) led off and played center field. He reached base three times with two singles and a walk and drove in two.
  • Jackson Cluff batted No. 2 and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored. In the field, shortstop it was, he had five putouts and took part in two double plays.
  • Israel Pineda was the eighth batter and went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI.

The Sagauros (13-8) return to action tomorrow afternoon as they host the Rafters.

AFL/Offseason Update: Nov. 6, 2021

The Sagauros’ bats came to life but the ‘pen was still out to lunch as the Desert Dogs took another one, 8-6. Just two Nationals appeared in the game: Jackson Cluff batted 8th and played shortstop. He was 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored and took part in a double play. …

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AFL Update: Nov. 5, 2021

Todd Peterson pitched two scoreless innings late, but the rest of the Surprise staff was not up to snuff early as Glendale beat Surprise, 5-2 on Thursday. Peterson walked two and struck out one while throwing 25 pitches, 14 for strikes in the 7th and 8th innings. Cole Henry started but was bitten by the …

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AFL Update: Nov. 4, 2021

‘Twas a busy day yesterday for the Nationals contingent in Salt River, as four were in the starting lineup and one pitched out of the ‘pen in a 3-2 win by the Saguaros. Jackson Cluff led off and played shortstop, going 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI on offense and taking part in three …

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AFL Update: Nov. 3, 2021

The Surprise bullpen coughed up three in the 7th and three more in the 8th as Peoria handed the Sagauros their second straight loss.

Just one National appeared in the game – Donovan Casey (pictured).

Casey led off and played centerfield. He doubled, walked, and scored two runs to improve his Fall line to .258/.385/.516 in nine games. In the field, he had three putouts.

Surprise (12-5) will head to Salt River (6-10) this afternoon.

AFL Update: Nov. 2, 2021

The Sagauros’ seven-game winnings streak was stopped on Monday as the Scorpions handed them just their fourth loss, 8-3. Jackson Cluff (pictured) led off and played shortstop. He went 3-for-5 to improve his fall average to .378, and took part in two double plays. Drew Millas caught the game and was the no. 6 batter. …

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AFL Update: Oct. 31, 2021

Led by four strong innings from Cole Henry and a four-run 7th, Surprise rolled to its seventh straight win, 12-3 over Scottsdale. Henry (pictured above) struck out six to push his AFL-leading total to 21 in 12 innings this fall. He allowed one run on two hits and walked none while getting the “W.” Evan …

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AFL/Offseason Update: Oct. 30, 2021

The Solar Sox built a 4-0 lead after three but were eclipsed by three-run rally in the 4th and six more in the 5th as the Sagauros survived another bullpen meltdown in a 10-9 win. Once again, the Washington contingent was sparse: just one hitter and one pitcher. Jackson Cluff (above) batted 9th and manned …

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AFL Update: Oct. 29, 2021

Surprise’s relievers coughed up four in top of the 9th but the batters got ’em right back in the bottom half for an 8-7 walkoff win vs. Salt River. Drew Millas and Donovan Casey were in the Sagauros starting lineup at catcher and center field, respectively. Millas went 1-for-4 at the plate and racked up …

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