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Sanford, Carmichael drive in two for Desert Dogs in AFL win

Five Pirates play in Glendale win…

By Anthony Murphy · Bucs On Deck

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Wyatt Sanford and Easton Carmichael each drove in two runs as the Glendale Desert Dogs defeated Surprise 10-3.
The Desert Dogs secured the victory behind an eight-run rally in the fifth inning to improve to 3-11.
Pirates pitching prospect Bryan Mena delivered three scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out three batters.

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Wyatt Sanford and Easton Carmichael each drove in two runs on Tuesday evening to lead the Glendale Desert Dogs to a 10-3 victory over the Surprise Saguaros in Arizona Fall League action. Sanford went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk, while Carmichael contributed two RBIs via a bases-loaded walk and a sacrifice fly alongside two runs scored.

Five Pittsburgh Pirates prospects featured in the contest. Bryan Mena started on the mound and delivered three scoreless innings with three strikeouts, while reliever Zander Mueth allowed two runs in the fifth inning. Jhonny Severino also contributed offensively, walking twice and scoring a run in the win.

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