Phoenix scored six runs in the fourth to overcome a 6-3 deficit on the way to a 12-8 victory over the Mesa Solar Sox in Phoenix.
Michael Choice (Oakland) led the way for Phoenix with a single, a double, and a home run. Anthony Gose (Toronto) and Jesus Aguilar (Cleveland) each doubled and homered, with Gose driving in three. Aaron Loup (Toronto) got the win despite allowing two runs on two hits in 1.2 innings. Brad Boxberger (Cincinnati) struck out all four batters he faced to get the save.
For Mesa, Josh Vitters (Cubs) hit two homers and drove in five runs. Chris Herrmann singled and doubled, going 2-for-4. Brian Dozier was 1-for-5 with a double. Cole DeVries started and allowed three runs on five hits in 2.2 innings. Dakota Watts took the loss, surrendering five runs on two hits and three walks in just two-thirds of an inning.
Mesa hosts Phoenix this afternoon.
I don't know how long it will take me to get used to a dude named Dakota.
Also, when does our country reach the tipping point where more people are named Dakota than live in either state?
I know of two Dakotas, so it's already pretty close.