AFL Recap: Gilbert Homers Twice In Scorpions 11-10 Loss
The Scottsdale Scorpions tried to mount a ninth-inning comeback behind the heroics of Drew Gilbert but couldn’t finish it up in their 11-10 loss to the Peoria Javelinas. Only Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams played for the Scorpions on Wednesday.
Drew Gilbert, playing right field on Wednesday went ballistic at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI, and a walk. Gilbert managed to raise his OPS .334 in just this game. Gilbert’s first home run was an absolute shot to right center that traveled 430 feet. Performances like this have been few and far between for Gilbert during his injury-riddled season, but offer optimism for the 2025 season.
Jett Williams reached base four times on Tuesday, but Wednesday did not offer the same success for the young shortstop. Williams went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts and a walk. Williams also had a throwing error, his second of the season. Seeing Gilbert and Williams have flashes of brilliance in the AFL is a great sign of life and can hopefully serve as a jumping-off point for their 2025 seasons.
- RF Drew Gilbert: 3-for-4, 3 R, 2 HR (3), 4 RBI (6), BB (.778 OPS)
- SS Jett Williams: 0-for-5, BB, 4 K (.710 OPS)
On the pitching side, Saul Garcia gave up three hits, two walks, and two runs over an inning of work. His ERA now sits at 3.38 in 5 1/3 innings. Jawilme Ramirez relieved Garcia, recording two outs and striking out one.
- RHP Saul Garcia: 1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
- RHP Jawilme Ramirez: 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
The Scorpions will take on the Mesa Solar Sox on Thursday at 4:30 PM EST.
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