Mesa led 4-2 after six, but Salt River scored in each of the last three innings to take a 5-4 victory in Mesa and keep the Solar Sox winless. Once again, the winning run scored on an error.
Ryan Wheeler (Arizona) had four hits, two of them doubles, to lead the Rafters. David Nick (Arizona) singled and doubled and Jay Austin (Houston) had two hits. Josh Zeid (Houston) worked a scoreless eighth, walking one, to get the win and Josh Wall (Dodgers) pitched a scoreless ninth, giving up one hit, to get the save.
For Mesa, Josh Vitters (Cubs) led the way with three hits. Tyler Saladino (White Sox) and D. J. LeMahieu (Cubs) each had two hits. No Twins position players appeared in the game. Bruce Pugh threw one inning, giving up a run on a hit and three walks. Chris Carpenter (Cubs) struck out two in the ninth but gave up the unearned run to take the loss.
The Solar Sox are off today. Still seeking their first win of the season, they travel to Scottsdale Monday night.
It seems like Mesa isn't much of a panacea after the Twins season. Still, I hope to get to a game soon.