Keeping Track

Solar Sox Summary

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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.

MLB

Division Series – Games three and four

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Three series could end today. Or, maybe none will.

Rangers at Rays
Harrison vs. Hellickson

Phillies at Cardinals
Hamels vs. Garcia

Yankees at Tigers
Burnett vs. Porcello

Brewers at Diamondbacks
Marcum vs. Collmenter

I'll be at the late game. I'm looking forward to being in a full house for the first time since the 2006 ALDS.

Keeping Track

Arizona Fall League Preview

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There are six teams in the Arizona Fall League.  They are divided into two divisions, east and west.  The east has the Mesa Solar Sox, the Salt River Rafters, and the Scottsdale Scorpions.  The west has the Peoria Javelinas, the Phoenix Desert Dogs, and the Surprise Saguaros.

People who have followed this league in the past may notice that there have been a couple of franchise shifts.  The Peoria Saguaros team has been moved to Surprise.  The former Surprise Rafters team has been moved to Salt River.

Here are the major league affiliations of each team:

Mesa--Baltimore, Cubs, White Sox, Minnesota, Pittsburgh.

Peoria--Milwaukee, San Diego, St. Louis, San Diego, Seattle.

Phoenix--Cincinnati, Cleveland, Yankees, Oakland, Toronto.

Scottsdale--Boston, Angels, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington

Surprise--Atlanta, Florida, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, Texas.

As you can see, the Twins' team this year is the Mesa Solar Sox.  The manager is Joe McEwing and the hitting coach is Jeff Branson.  Two pitching coaches are listed, Jeff Fassero and Steve Mintz.  Twins players in the Arizona Fall League are Cole DeVries, Brett Jacobson, Bruce Pugh, Dakota Watts, Chris Herrmann, Brian Dozier, and Aaron Hicks.

Other top prospects in the AFL this season include Matt Dominguez (Florida), Nick Franklin (Seattle), Grant Green (Oakland), Bryce Harper (Washington), Brett Jackson (Cubs), Wil Myers (Kansas City), and Mike Trout (Angels).

The season begins on October 4 and ends on November 17.  The Fall Star Game (actual name:  Rising Stars Game) will be played November 5.  The league championship game will be played November 19.  Let's play ball!

Keeping Track

Happy Birthday–October 4

Ray Fisher (1887)
Frank Crosetti (1910)
Red Munger (1918)
Rip Repulski (1928)
Jimy Williams (1943)
Tony LaRussa (1944)
Glenn Adams (1947)
Dave Johnson (1948)
John Wathan (1949)
Lary Sorensen (1955)
Charlie Liebrandt (1956)
Billy Hatcher (1960)
Joe Boever (1960)
Dennis Cook (1962)
Chris James (1962)
Bruce Ruffin (1963)
Mark McLemore (1964)
Steve Olin (1965)
Kyle Lohse (1978)
Tony Gwynn, Jr. (1982)

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