The 2022 Arizona Fall League Championship game was a thriller that went into extra innings and the Surprise Saguaros came out on top. They won by a final of 7-6 in 11 innings over the Desert Dogs.
This was the Saguaros third championdhip but first since 2013 when they faced the Mesa Solar Sox and won in shutout fashion by a final of 2-0. They also won in 1995 when they were known as the Mesa Saguaros.
The Rangers had 9 players in total that were on the Surprise Saguaros team but four played in the Championship game. They each played a role in the win.
Jayce Easley went 1-for-6 with 2 RBI and 4 SO. His hit was a double to center that the centerfielder should have had but nonetheless 2 runs scored.
Luisangel Acuña, who is likely to be added to the Rangers 40-man roster, made an exception defensive play and threw to home for the out and saved a run. He finished 1-for-5, with an RBI and 2 SO.
Trevor Hauver went 1-for-3 with 2 walks and 2 SO. He had an Outfield assist.
Grant Wolfram pitched a scoreless inning out of the pen: 1ip, 1h, 1bb, 18/9 strikes.
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Colin Selby earned the win for the Saguaros. Tanner Dodson was charged with the loss for the Desert Dogs.
In 2021 the Mesa Solar Sox won 6-0 over the Surprise Saguaros.
The Surprise Saguaros is made up of prospects from the Rangers, Astros, Royals, Phillies and Pirates.
