The Scottsdale Scorpions used a three run Walk Off Home Run by Washington Nationals top prospect Bryce Harper to beat the Mesa Solar Sox 8-7 on Thursday. Harper drove in four on the day and extended his hitting streak to nine games. On the other side of the ledger, fellow Nationals prospect Matt Purke was hammered once again, allowing three earned runs in one inning. His fall league ERA stands at 29.70. The Peoria Javelinas needed eleven innings to defeat the Phoenix Desert Dogs 7-5. Cleveland Indians prospect Roberto Perez was a triple shy of the cycle for Phoenix. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman went one and two thirds innings allowing one run on one hit while walking a batter and striking out one for Phoenix. The Surprise Saguaros scored two in the top of the ninth to pull out a 5-3 win over the Salt River Rafters. Nolan Arenado homered for the third consecutive game and drove in his league leading 23rd and 24th RBI’s of the year for Salt River.
Arizona Fall League Top Performances For Games Of Thursday October 27th 2011:
Mesa vs Scottsdale
Xavier Avery Baltimore Orioles – 3-4, 2RBI, BB
Aaron Hicks Minnesota Twins – 3-4, 2(2B), 2RBI
Brian Ward Baltimore Orioles – 2-4, 2B
Jarek Cunningham Pittsburgh Pirates – 2-4
Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels – 3-5, 2B
Jean Segura Los Angeles Angels – 3-5, 3B, 2RBI
Bryce Harper Washington Nationals – 2-5, HR, 4RBI
Darin Ruf Philadelphia Phillies – 2-4, HR, 2RBI
Mike Colla Pittsburgh Pirates – 2IP, 0ER, 2H, 0BB, 1K
Stephen Harrold San Francisco Giants – 1IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 1K, WIN
Peoria vs Phoenix
Matt Adams St Louis Cardinals – 2-5, 2B, RBI
Jefry Marte New York Mets – 1-4, 2B, BB
Jason Hagerty San Diego Padres – 2-5, RBI
Jaff Decker San Diego Padres – 1-4, 2B, BB
Oscar Taveras St Louis Cardinals – 2-4, RBI
Juan Centeno New York Mets – 2-5, RBI
Ronnier Mustelier New York Yankees – 3-5
Roberto Perez Cleveland Indians – 4-5, 2B, HR, RBI
Adeiny Hechavarria Toronto Blue Jays – 2-5, 3B
Brian Moran Seattle Mariners – 2IP, 0ER, 1H, 1BB, 2K, WIN
Evan Crawford Toronto Blue Jays – 1IP, 0ER, 1H, 0BB, 2K
Chad Beck Toronto Blue Jays – 2IP, 0ER, 1H, 0BB, 2K
Surprise vs Salt River
Christian Colon Kansas City Royals – 2-5, HR, RBI
Wil Myers Kansas City Royals – 2-5, HR, RBI
Kyle Skipworth Florida Marlins – 2-3, BB
Anthony Seratelli Kansas City Royals – 2-3, BB
Adam Eaton Arizona Diamondbacks – 2-4
Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies – 1-4, HR, 2RBI
Jacob Goebbert Houston Astros – 2-4, 2B