Arizona Fall League Journal: Week of 10/8-14

The 26th annual Arizona Fall League began on Tuesday, October 10. The Cardinals had eight players representing the organization as members of the Surprise Saguaros, who are 2-3 to begin the season.

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Here are some pitching stats and notes from the first week of action:

Sandy Alcantara (RHP): 1 GS — 2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 0 Ks

Arturo Reyes (RHP): 2 G — 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 Ks

Josh Lucas (RHP): 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 Ks

Jordan Hicks (RHP): 2 G — 4 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 Ks

And now the offensive side:

John Nogowski (UTL): 1-2, 2B, BB, R

Oscar Mercado (CF): 5-16, R, RBI, 3 Ks

Andrew Knizner (C/1B): 3-11, R, 2 RBIs, BB, 4 Ks

Edmundo Sosa (SS): 3-10, R, 2 RBIs, 4 Ks

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As always, the entire Arizona Fall League is off on Sunday. The league will resume play on Monday, with the Saguaros hosting the Scorpions at 2:35 PM Central time. Sandy Alcantara is in line to start Monday’s game, although AFL probables are always subject to change.