Mesa built a 7-0 lead after three, lost it all, then scored two in the eighth to defeat Phoenix 10-8 in Mesa.

Xavier Avery (Baltimore) led the way with two singles, a double, and a triple, scoring three times.  Brian Dozier  was not far behind him, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and a walk, scoring twice and driving in three.  Brandon Short (White Sox) and Brian Ward (Baltimore) each singled and doubled.  Aaron Hicks was 1-for-3 with a triple and a walk, driving in a run.  The win went to Sean Gleason (Baltimore), who earned it by surrendering three runs on four hits in 1.1 innings.  Mike Colla (Pittsburgh) worked a perfect ninth for the save.

Grant Green (Oakland) singled and hit a grand slam for the Desert Dogs.  Michael Choice (Oakland) and Rob Segedin (Yankees) each singled and doubled.  Roberto Perez (Cleveland) had two hits.  Anthony Capra (Oakland) allowed the two eighth-inning runs on three hits to take the loss.

There is only a week to go in the regular season.  Mesa travels to Salt River this evening.