Diaz & Bell chip in knocks in sloppy slugfest lost (AFL Recap 10/15)

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Pirates infielder Josh Bell doubled for his fifth hit of the last three games and Elias Diaz (PIT) singled to chip in to the 15-hit barrage, but four unearned runs spelled the difference in the Scottsdale Scorpions’ (5-3) 13-11 loss to the Surprise Saguaros (4-4) on Wednesday night at Scottsdale Stadium.

Lindor’s four-hit night overpowers Gamache homer, Scottsdale (AFL Recap 10/9)

SURPRISE, AZ – A solo homer from Pirates infield prospect Dan Gamache couldn’t match phenom Francisco Lindor’s (CLE) near-cycle as the Peoria Javelinas (2-1) thumped the Scottsdale Scorpions (1-2) 11-2 on Thursday night at Surprise Stadium.