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AFL Update: Sanford hits bomb, Severino with walk off, Mena off to strong start

Glendale gets strong start from Bryan Mena…

By Anthony Murphy · Bucs On Deck

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Glendale's week featured highlights from Bryan Mena, Jhonny Severino, and Sanford despite a 5-12 overall record.
The Desert Dogs won their last two games but sit 5.5 games behind Scottsdale and Surprise.
Glendale has recorded the AFL's fewest runs scored alongside a -34 run differential.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Glendale Desert Dogs completed a positive week in the Arizona Fall League by winning their last two games. Despite the recent momentum highlighted by performances from Bryan Mena, Jhonny Severino, and Sanford, the team sits in last place with a 5-12 record through 17 games.

Glendale has struggled overall, recording the league's fewest runs scored and allowing the second-most runs for a -34 run differential. The team currently trails first-place clubs Scottsdale Scorpions and Surprise Saguaros by 5.5 games, with Severino batting .222 on the season.

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AFL Update: Sanford hits bomb, Severino with walk off, Mena off to strong start

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