AFL Update: Oct. 17, 2024
The Rafters pushed across a run in the 8th to avoid the shutout, but not the loss as they dropped this one, 3-1 to the Scorpions.
Robert Hassell was the sole National in the starting lineup. He reached base just once on a walk while going 0-for-3 out of the leadoff spot. Defensively, he had no putouts or assists but fielded three singles.
Dustin Saenz made his second appearance but was no less ineffective, giving up two solo HRs and three hits total over two innings in relief. He wsa charged with the loss.
Michael Cuevas cordero’d around two two-out singles in the 8th but caught the last man looking for his second strikeout in the inning, lowering his fall ERA from infinity to 36.00.
Salt River (3-4) returns home this afternoon to host Mesa (6-2).
The Rafters got within one twice – 3-2 and 5-4 – but ultimately fell, 
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