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Hechavarria, Dominguez put on show

Jays prospect hits three triples, Dominguez plates six in AFL
October 18, 2011
Desert Dogs 7, Scorpions 4
No. 7 Blue Jays prospect Adeiny Hechavarria set a probable Arizona Fall League record with three triples and knocked in four runs to help end Phoenix's eight-game losing streak. Hechavarria entered the game with two hits in seven Arizona Fall League contests. T.J. McFarland (Indians) was credited with the win after allowing a run on three hits over three innings. Jean Segura (Angels) had two hits and drove in three runs for the Scorpions. Recap | Gameday box score

Saguaros 8, Javelinas 7
Top Marlins prospect Matt Dominguez slugged a career-high grand slam and hit a two-run double to pace Surprise's offense. Christian Bethancourt (Braves) and Tyler Bortnick (Rays) slugged solo homers for the Saguaros, while Braves prospect Sean Gilmartin earned his second win by striking out four over four scoreless innings. Mets farmhand Jefry Marte went yard for the second straight game, slugging a sixth-inning homer for Peoria. Recap | Gameday box score

Solar Sox 13, Rafters 7
Pirates prospect Jarek Cunningham was 3-for-5 with two homers, a triple and five RBIs in Mesa's victory. Fellow Pittsburgh farmhand Robbie Grossman went deep for the fourth time and Joe Mahoney (Orioles) drove in three for the Solar Sox. Minor League RBI leader Nolan Arenado, the Rockies' No. 4 prospect, homered and plated three for Salt River. Recap | Gameday box score

Robert Emrich is a contributor to MLB.com.