A two-out solo home run off in the bottom of the 7th secured a 4-4 tie between Surprise and Mesa. Drew Millas shifted back to behind the plate and drew three walks in as many plate appearances. He scored one run and had ten putouts (all strikeouts) on defense. Jackson Cluff was the Sagauros’ No. …
A seven-run 7th was the difference as the Sagauros put down the Desert Dogs, 11-7 and reclaimed first place in the AFL West. Once again, two position players were in the lineup while a reliever made an appearance: Jackson Cluff, candidate for the Final 2 vote, led off and played shortstop. He went 1-for-5 with …
No AFL game but yesterday the “Fall Stars” were revealed, giving us the lone Washington representative: Cole Henry. The game will be televised this Saturday at 7 p.m. on the MLB Network, so set your DVRs. Good news: No Tom Verducci, who is the answer to the question: “Is there anyone worse as color analyst …
Surprise pushed across a single run in the 4th but the Sagauros ‘pen needed more as they were walked off in the 9th for a 2-1 loss to the Scorpions. The Nats had two position players sandwiching the ends of the lineup while Cole Henry appeared in long relief. Jackson Cluff led off and played …
The Rafters paddled Jackson Rutledge for runs in each of their first three “ups,” but the Sagauros were able to cover for him for a 4-3 win in seven innings. Rutledge settled down to put up a goose egg in the 4th and got the first two outs in as many batters before giving up …
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:
The Sagauros (13-8) return to action tomorrow afternoon as they host the Rafters.
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. …
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 …
‘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 …
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.