The 2011 Arizona Fall League season opened up this afternoon. The Phoenix Desert Dogs beat the Mesa Solar Sox 12-8 in a game in which the two teams combined for 7 Home Runs. The Salt River Rafters beat the Peoria Javelinas 12-9 in a game in which the two teams combined for 29 hits but no home runs. The Arizona Fall League nightcap between the Scottsdale Scorpions and the Surprise Saguaros was postponed by rain. Below are some of the top Arizona Fall League performances for games of October 4th.
Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – 2-4, HR, 2RBI, BB
Josh Vitters Chicago Cubs – 2-4, 2HR, 5RBI, SB
Chris Herrmann Minnesota Twins – 2-4, 2B, RBI
Anthony Gose Toronto Blue Jays – 2-5, 2B, HR, 3RBI
Corban Joseph New York Yankees – 1-3, HR, 3RBI, BB
Michael Choice Oakland Athletics – 3-5, 2B, HR, RBI
Jesus Aguilar Cleveland Indians – 2-4, 2B, HR, 2RBI
Bradley Boxberger Cincinnati Reds – 1.1IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 4K, SV
Donnie Joseph Cincinnati Reds – 1.2IP, 0ER, 0H, 1BB, 1K
Adam Eaton Arizona Diamondbacks – 2-4, 2B, 2RBI, 2BB, SB
Tim Wheeler Colorado Rockies – 2-5, 2B, 2RBI, BB
Alex Castellanos Los Angeles Dodgers – 3-6, 2B, 3B, 3RBI
Ben Paulsen Colorado Rockies – 2-5, RBI
Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies – 2-4, 2B, RBI, BB
Ryan Wheeler Arizona Diamondbacks – 3-5, 2(2B), RBI
Jedd Gyorko San Diego Padres – 3-5,
Matt Adams St Louis Cardinals – 3-5, 2B, 3RBI, SB
Jaff Decker San Diego Padres – 4-4, 2RBI, BB
Parker Frazier Colorado Rockies – 1IP, 0ER, 1H, 1K, WIN
Steve Ames Los Angeles Dodgers – 1.1IP, 0ER, 0H, 1K