photo: Tai Peete (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)
The Peoria Javelinas blanked the Scottsdale Scorpions on Monday. Three St. Louis Cardinals prospects played: centerfielder Tai Peete and relievers Joseph King and Nolan Sparks.
Peete was 4-for-4 including two doubles and a triple plus a walk, two stolen bases, two runs scored and an RBI.
Peoria Javelinas 5 at Scottsdale Scorpions 0
Peete was the leadoff man. In the top of the first, he doubled and then later stole third base. In his second at-bat in the third inning, the centerfielder tripled and later scored on a balk, giving the Javelinas an early 1-0 lead. In the top of the fifth, the 21-year-old from Riverdale, GA, doubled, sent home Matthew Ellis to extend the lead to 2-0, and then advancing to third base on a fielding error.
Tai Peete has been a firecracker in the desert 🧨
The @Cardinals' No. 17 prospect was perfect at the plate — going 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a triple and a walk –and stands among the @MLBazFallLeague leaders with a .361 average and a 1.091 OPS: pic.twitter.com/qx14YxPQGq
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 20, 2026
In the seventh inning, Peete singled and later scored via a forceout, making it a 4-0 ballgame. He finished the night by walking and stealing second base. The centerfielder finished the night going 4-for-4 plus a walk.
King appeared on the mound in the bottom of the sixth, when the Javelinas were up 3-0. The righty gave up three singles and two groundouts, while striking out one batter in his scoreless inning. King received a hold for his performance.
Sparks received his chance on the mound in the bottom of the ninth, with Peoria holding a 5-0 lead. The 24-year-old from Castro Valley, CA, struck out two batters, and gave up one single in his scoreless inning.
The Javelinas are 6-7 in the AFL. Their next game is on Tuesday, October 20th, when they head home to face the Salt River Rafters.
Tuesday’s Game: vs. Salt River Rafters
– LHP Ross Dunn (0-1, 14.54) vs. RHP Winyer Chourio (0-0, 3.18)
– First Pitch: 3:30 p.m. CST
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