Facing the Mesa Solar Sox for the third time this week, the Scottsdale Scorpions (3-1) won by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. The Scorpions were led by Boston’s Wilyer Abreu (1 for 3, 3 RBI).
Heston Kjerstad went 1 for 4.
Cesar Prieto went 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
SP: Allan Winans (Atlanta) 5.0 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 4 K
Despite blowing the save, Nick Richmond (1-0) was credited with the win. The righty allowed 1 run on 2 hits and struck out 1 in 1.0 inning of relief. He threw 16 pitches and 12 were for strikes.
Next Game: 10/7 @ Glendale @ 3:35 pm ET