November 21, 2008 at 6:40 AM
Reddick's 10th inning homer gives Scottsdale win
11/21 Cup of Coffee: Josh Reddick's homer in the top of the tenth inning provided the winning margin in Scottsdale's 10-9 win over Mesa. The win in their final game gave the Scorpions a 14- 22 record in the Arizona Fall League which left them in last place in the American Division. His homer was his only hit in 5 at bats in the game. He finished the fall schedule with a .189 batting average with 5 home runs. He had a .210 on base percentage and an OPS of .599. Mark Wagner went 1 for 5 with a home run in the game. He ended the fall season with a .288 batting average, 4 homers, a .373 on base percentage and a .916 OPS. TJ Large threw 1 inning in the game and allowed 2 runs on 2 hits. He had 2 strikeouts. He finished the fall season with a 0-2 record and a 6.00 ERA. In 18 innings he allowed 6 walks while striking out 15. Other Sox prospects final statistics for the Arizona fall season include Aaron Bates who hit .200 in 25 at bats with 1 home run. He had an on base percentage was .310 and an OPS of .670. Clay Buchholz finished with a 1-2 record and a 3.86 ERA. In 21 innings, he allowed 18 hits and 6 walks while striking out 17. Beau Vaughan had a 1-2 record with a 3.52 ERA. He allowed 18 hits in 15.1 innings. HE gave up 1 walk while fanning 18. Ryne Lawson had a 0-3 record with a 6.43 ERA. In 14 innings, he allowed 24 hits and 11 walks. He had 6 strikeouts. Eammon Portice finished with a 0-1 record and a 6.14 ERA. In 7.1 innings, he allowed 6 hits and 5 base on balls. He had 8 strikeouts.
Well the coffee pot has been emptied for the 2008 season, see you all in the spring.