The Glendale Desert Dogs just smashed the Scottsdale Scorpions 11-0, finally grabbing their tenth win in a 27-game regular season, but for one particular Los Angeles Dodger, Charles Davalan, it was a totally different story at the plate. He went 0 for 4, making him the only hitter in Glendale’s lineup who didn’t reach base safely in a game where runs were practically falling from the sky. This quiet performance dropped his batting average down to a .221, right before a massive, winner-take-all playoff game. Talk about pressure.
Davalan’s Bat Goes Silent Amidst a Desert Dogs Barrage
It’s wild to think a team puts up 11 runs, and one guy just can’t get anything going. Davalan’s struggle at second base, where he’s experimenting defensively, stands out even more considering the scoreboard. While the Desert Dogs were celebrating their tenth victory and avoiding ending the AFL regular season without double-digit wins, Davalan was stuck in a rut. This wasn’t some minor league outing, this was a high-stakes moment just before the playoffs. Every at-bat counts, every stat line tells a story, and right now, his is a tough read for a player who probably wants to make a strong statement.
Glendale’s Offense Explodes, Pitching Dominates
Outside of Davalan’s quiet night, the Desert Dogs offense was absolutely relentless. Anson Aroz, another Dodger in the game, stepped up huge, scoring two of Glendale’s 11 runs. He even smacked a double, showing off some serious pop. But the real star of the show for Glendale’s bats had to be Owen Carey. The dude went off, hitting a homer and a double, driving in five of those 11 runs. Five! That’s almost half the team’s total production right there. And don’t even get me started on the pitching staff. Six Glendale pitchers combined for a ridiculous seven scoreless frames, striking out ten Scottsdale batters. They just shut the door. It was a complete beatdown, a total team effort, which only highlights Davalan’s struggle even more.
Now, it’s straight into playoff baseball. Glendale and Scottsdale are set to meet in a winner-take-all quarterfinal matchup. This isn’t just another game, it’s for everything. The first pitch is slated for 12:30 a.m. PT, and every swing, every pitch, and every play will decide who moves on. Davalan’s gotta find his bat, and fast, because the season is on the line.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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