Mesa scored eight runs in the ninth, but it still wasn't enough as the Solar Sox fell to Peoria 11-9.
Peoria was led by Scooter Gennett (Milwaukee), who had two doubles and a single. Logan Schafer (Milwaukee) and Jason Hagerty (San Diego) each had two singles and a double. Wilfredo Tovar (Mets) had two doubles. Collin McHugh (Mets) got the win, going five innings and giving up a run on five hits and two walks while striking out five. Miles Mikolas (San Diego) gave up a hit in a third of an inning, but got the save.
Aaron Hicks led the Mesa attack, going 4-for-5 and scoring once. Josh Vitters (Cubs) had three hits. Chris Herrmann was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk, scoring three times. Joe Mahoney (Baltimore) singled and homered, driving in three. D. J. LeMahieu (Cubs) also singled and homered. Brian Dozier was 0-for-4 with a walk, scoring once. The loss went to Cole DeVries, who allowed two runs on four hits while striking out three in three innings. Bruce Pugh surrendered three runs on four hits in 1.1 innings.
Mesa plays its next-to-last game this afternoon in Surprise.
Nice to see that Hicks has really come on for the Solar Sox. Will he be at New Britain next year?
I assume so. He didn't exactly tear up the Florida State League, but he didn't totally flop, either. As high as the Twins seem to be on him, I imagine they'll push him up a level next season.