Scorpions beat Javelinas again, 4-0

Yankees relievers Fred Lewis and James Pazos each threw scoreless innings tonight as the Scorpions beat the Javelinas for the second straight day, 4-0, improving their record to 9-14. All four of the Scorps runs in this one came in the bottom of the fourth inning, with two of them being driven by Bombers hitters Peter O'Brien and Mason Williams. 

Overall, Williams went 1-for-3 in this one with a single and an RBI Walk, while O'Brien went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and an RBI Sac Fly. That K total isn't very pretty, but again, who cares? It was a win. That is all that matters. 

Scorpions finally snap losing streak with 7-4 win in Peoria

Tonight, the Scorpions finally snapped their 8 game losing streak by beating the Peoria Javelinas on the road, 7-4. This one was tied after nine innings of play, but due to three Scottsdale runs in the top of the tenth the Scorps were able to come out with a much-needed W. 

Pinstripes outfielder Mason Williams did not start this one, but did pinch run in the tenth, scoring one of those three runs. Besides him, reliever Brett Gerritse also appeared in this victory, giving up 2 runs in 1 inning. That's not great, but you know, they won. Who cares?

Scorpions fall to Javelinas for second straight day, 3-2

Tonight, the Scorpions traveled to Peoria looking to get revenge on the Javelinas after yesterday's defeat in Scottsdale. Going into this game, the Scorpions were just 7-10, having lost four consecutive games, while the Javelinas were 6-11, the worst record in the league. So, you can imagine that both teams wanted this game pretty badly. Unfortunetally for the Scorps, it appeares the team that wanted it more wasn't them, as they fell 3-2. 

The only Yankee who played in this one, Peter O'Brien, went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. But besides that hit, this game really was bad. This loss is their fifth straight after they won five straight. So basically, all the effort they put in earlier this month's by wasted by recent struggles. Right now, I think it's safe to say we won't see the Scorpions win the AFL East this year, much less the AFL Crown. But, they still gotta play some more games. So might as well keep following them. 

Javelinas shutout Scorpions, 4-0

Last night, the Scorpions returned from their Sunday off day in less than amazing fashion, losing at home to the Peoria Javelinas, 4-0. In the game, I must say the Scorps played terrible. As a team, they managed just 3 hits, walked just four times, and obviously never scored a run. That is simply not productive. 

Yankees outfielder Mason Williams did get a hit in his 4 at-bats, a routine single. As for the Bombers pitchers who appeared in this one, James Pazos was the only one, pitching one inning and surrendering 1 run, the first one he's allowed this season. 

Nuno struggles, but offense backs him up as Scorps extend winning streak to 2

Despite having starter Vidal Nuno give up 4 earned runs in just 4 innings of work, the Scorpions were able to beat the Peoria Javelinas on the road today, 12-7. This win is their second consecutive, and improves their record to 4-6.

The only Yankees hitter who played in this one, Peter O'Brien, had a hit, a walk, and an RBI in his 4 at-bats. Two Bombers relievers threw in this victory: Fred Lewis and James Pazos. Lewis threw a scoreless innings for his second hold of the year, while Pazos lasted just 2/3 of an inning and gave up 3 unearned runs. Since they were unearned they obviously weren't his fault, but he did struggle, giving up 3 hits. Hopefully he'll turn it around soon, but for now I'm a little concerned about him.