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Trey Lipscomb’s RBI single in the top of the 4th erased an early 1-0 deficit but that’s the closest the Scorpions would get as the Saguaros doubled ’em up, 4-2 last night in Surprise.

Lipscomb, who batted 5th in the Scottsdale lineup, would finish the game at 1-for-3 and get off the Interstate for a .203 BA. Defensively, he had just one assist.

Robert Hassell was the Scorpions’ leadoff man and played left field, where he snagged two lineouts and chased down a double. At the plate, he was 1-for-3 with a run scored.

Israel Pineda batted third and caught the game but went hitless in three trips to the plate.

The two teams will rematch tomorrow in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale scored steadily—five times in five innings—but only led once while Salt River put up four in the 4th and one in the 9th to edge the Scorpions, 6-5. Three Nationals appeared in the game: Israel Pineda batted third as Scottsdale’s DH but went 0-for-4 with three whiffs. Trey Lipscomb manned third base and went …

The Scorpions broke a one-run game open with a five-run 3rd as they roasted the Javelinas, 13-4 to stop a two-game slide.

DJ Herz (pictured above) made his fourth AFL start but was Mr. Hyde this time, allowing three runs on four hits (one HR) over four innings. He walked two and struck out four and was credited with the win.

Robert Hassell was the only National to appear in the lineup for Scottsdale. He started in left field and went 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI while making two putouts on defense.

The Scorpions are off until tomorrow night, when they return to Scottsdale to host the Salt River Rafters.

Mesa scored in four of its first five “ups” and cruised to a 5-2 win over Scottsdale. Three Nationals appeared in the game: Israel Pineda started behind the plate and went 1-for-3 against the Solar Sox baserunners and 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout against the Mesa pitchers as the Scorpions No. 3 hitter. …

It was another pitcher’s duel in the desert with Scottsdale edging Salt River, 3-2 to win for the eighth time in its last 10 games. Orlando Ribalta was the sole National to appear in the game, working around a pair of walks in the 7th inning with no hits and no whiffs. The 25-y.o. Floridian …

The Scorpions posted a picket fence in the middle innings to erase an early 2-0 deficit then put up crooked numbers in the 8th and 9th to sting the Javelinas, 7-2. Thad Ward (pictured above) made his first start in his third AFL appearance. The Nats 2022 Rule 5 pick allowed two runs (one earned) …

Three Surprise pitchers combined to shut out Scottsdale, 3-0 on three hits, which ended a modest two-game win streak.

Just two Washington Nationals appeared in the game:

● Trey Lipscomb started at shortstop and batted sixth, but went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He had two putouts and three assists on defense.

● Robert Hassell went back to right field but was also hitless, though he drew a walk in the top of the 8th. He snagged three flyballs in the field for the Scorpions.

This afternoon Scottsdale will see how it plays in Peoria, with the winner (if there’s not another tie, natch) taking sole possession of first place.

Scottsdale scored in four of its first five “ups” to build a 6-2 lead and held off a late charge by Mesa to win, 7-5.

Trey Lipscomb was the sole National to appear in the game. He played shortstop and registered six assists, including a 6-B-3 double play. At the plate, he was 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two strikeouts.

The Scorpions (8-5-1) host the Saguaros (8-5-1) tonight in a matchup of the two teams currently in second place in the AFL.