photo: Jordan Walker (Springfield Cardinals Fanatic Photos)
The Salt River Rafters were defeated by the Surprise Saguaros on Saturday night. Cardinals Tyler O’Neill, Jordan Walker, Mike Antico and Masyn Winn all received playing time. Walker blasted a homer in the fourth inning.
Results from the Arizona Fall League game played Saturday, October 8th.
The Salt River Rafters (0-6) fell to the Surprise Saguaros (5-1) at Salt River Fields. Two Cardinals started the game and two came in to pinch-run.
Tyler O’Neill made his first rehab start of the AFL in left field on Saturday and singled in the fourth inning. Jordan Walker then blasted a baseball 423 feet. His two-run home run created a 2-0 lead for the Rafters.
Jordan Walker blasts his first @MLBazFallLeague home run (and driving in teammate Tyler O'Neill)!
103.1 MPH EV
423 FT. pic.twitter.com/SBlDIgshcA— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) October 8, 2022
Appearing to protect his injured hamstring, O’Neill struck out twice in his other plate appearances. Walker flied out, grounded out and struck out.
Mike Antico came in for O’Neill in the seventh and popped out in the eighth. Masyn Winn pinch ran in the ninth inning.
Diamondbacks catcher Cooper Hummel had an RBI and the only multi-hit game with two.
The Rafters have yet to win a game this season after the bullpen blew a lead in late innings. Walker is 2-for-12 with three walks in five games in the AFL.
Monday’s game: vs. Glendale, Connor Thomas (STL) vs. Emmet Sheehan (LAD), 12:35 p.m. (The AFL is off Sunday)
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