In the first game of the AFL, the Glendale Desert Dogs lost to the Peoria Javelinas 8-7. Luis Robert went 1-4 and walked, scored twice and had an RBI. Laz Rivera went 2-3 with a double and a single, scored once and also had an RBI. He was also hit by a pitch.
For the pitchers, Zach Thompson pitched a scoreless 2/3 of an inning, giving up one hit. Zack Burdi also pitched 2/3 of an inning allowing one hit, but gave up 3 unearned runs. Danny Dopico pitched one inning and allowed 2 earned runs on two hits.
Tanner Banks and Luis Basabe are also on the team, but did not see action today.