The Scottsdale Scorpions (7-6) defeated the Peoria Javelinas 6-4 on Monday. The game featured two inside-the-park homeruns by the Scorpions. Heston Kjerstad (4 for 5, 1 Run, 2 RBI) hit the first inside-the-park homerun in the first inning and Atlanta’s Cal Conley (3 for 5, 2 Runs, 4 RBI, 1 SB) hit the second ITP homerun in the fourth inning. Kjerstad’s homerun benefited … [Read more...] about AFL Game Summary: 10/17
AFL Game Summary: 10/15
The Scottsdale Scorpions (6-6) scored 5 runs in the first inning and rode that early lead to a 10-6 win over the Peoria Javelinas. Sixteen Scorpions players recorded an at-bat as manager Matt Tuiasosopo used his roster to the max. Heston Kjerstad went 1 for 4 with 1 run scored. Cesar Prieto went 1 for 2 with 1 run scored. Reed Trimble went 0 for 1. SP: Jack … [Read more...] about AFL Game Summary: 10/15
AFL Game Summary: 10/14
The Scottsdale Scorpions (5-6) shutout the Glendale Desert Dogs 2-0 on Friday. It was the first shutout of the 2022 AFL season, even if it came on a Friday 7 inning game. Los Angeles Angels prospect Connor Van Scoyoc (1-1) faced 18 batters over 5.0 scoreless innings, allowed 3 hits, struck out 3 and hit a batter to get the win. Cesar Prieto went 2 for 3 with a triple and 1 … [Read more...] about AFL Game Summary: 10/14
AFL Game Summary: 10/13
The Scottsdale Scorpions (4-6) ended a five-game losing streak on Thursday with a 14-8 win over the Surprise Saguaros. Baltimore’s Heston Kjerstad played a big role in the win. The Orioles 2020 #1 draft pick went 3 for 6 with a double, a homerun, 1 run scored and 4 RBI. His first inning homerun started the Scottsdale scoring and his ninth inning two-run double ended the … [Read more...] about AFL Game Summary: 10/13
AFL Game Summary: 10/12
Every team in the 2022 Arizona Fall League has now won at least one game. The last team without a win, the Salt River Rafters, got in the win column by defeating the Scottsdale Scorpions (3-6) by a score of 7-5 on Wednesday. Key to the Rafters win was a two-run eighth inning. Cesar Prieto went 0 for 3 with 1 RBI and a walk. SP: Allan Winans (Atlanta) 4.0 IP, 4 R (2 ER), … [Read more...] about AFL Game Summary: 10/12