Chase Harlan went yard again last night, launching his fifth home run of the Arizona Fall League season, a three-run bomb that helped the Glendale Desert Dogs put away a 10-5 win over the Mesa Solar Sox. This dude is absolutely crushing it, proving why he’s considered the most dangerous hitter for the Desert Dogs right now. That seventh-inning blast, with the Desert Dogs already up 4-1, basically slammed the door shut on any comeback hopes for the Solar Sox.
Harlan Is Setting the Desert Dogs Pace
Seriously, this guy is on another level. Harlan isn’t just hitting dingers, he’s leading the team in a bunch of crucial offensive categories. We’re talking 15 runs scored and 17 RBI, showing he’s not just getting on base, he’s driving in runs consistently. His five homers tie him for second-most in the entire Fall League, which is just wild to think about. And he’s doing all of this while batting an impressive .281 with a ridiculous 1.004 OPS. That kind of production is exactly what you want to see from a prospect, showing he’s locked in and ready to make a statement.
Mixed Bag for Other Dodgers Prospects
While Harlan is tearing it up, it was a bit of a different story for some of the other Dodgers prospects. Eduardo Quintero, the only other Dodger in the Desert Dogs’ starting lineup, managed to snag an RBI even though he went hitless in three at-bats. He’s struggling heavily with the bat in the AFL, no doubt about it. But get this: he’s still leading his team in stolen bases, going a perfect six-for-six on the year. So, while the bat isn’t there yet, the wheels definitely are. Then there’s Brooks Auger, who was the first reliever out of the bullpen after starter Briggs McKenie tossed four scoreless innings. Auger let four baserunners on over two frames, but he came up huge in the top of the sixth, getting a key out with the bases loaded. That stop prevented the Solar Sox from doing major damage against the lefty, which was absolutely critical in keeping the Desert Dogs’ lead intact.
The Glendale Desert Dogs put up 10 runs to beat the Mesa Solar Sox and are right back on the field tonight. They’re set to face the Surprise Saguaros at 5:30 p.m. PT. With Harlan swinging such a hot bat, you gotta tune in and see if he can keep this absolute heater going. You just know he’s looking to add to that homer total.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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