Solar Sox Summary

Mesa broke open a close game with a five-run sixth on their way to a 14-3 victory over Surprise.

Junior Lake (Cubs) singled, doubled, and homered, scoring three times and driving in four to lead the Solar Sox.  Joe Mahoney (Baltimore) had three hits including a double and also drove in four.  Brian Dozier was 3-for-5 with a double, driving in two and scoring four times.  D. J. LeMahieu (Cubs) had three hits.  Robbie Grossman (Pittsburgh) singled and homered.  Aaron Hicks was 0-for-3, but drew two walks, drove in a run, and scored twice. 

Cole DeVries started and got the win, giving up just one hit in four shutout innings while striking out five.  Bruce Pugh worked a scoreless inning, giving up a hit and a walk.  Chris Carpenter (Cubs) struck out five in 1.2 innings, allowing just one hit.

The Saguaros had only five hits in the game.  Starter Shane Dyer (Tampa Bay) took the loss, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk in four innings.

Mesa has Sunday off, then hosts Salt River on Monday afternoon.