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AFL Update: Oct. 30, 2026

Salt River’s early 1-0 lead went buh-bye as Mesa torched the Rafters relievers for 15 runs from the 3rd to the 5th en route to a 21-5 demolition. As per usual this fall, three Nationals appeared in the game: Teo…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:34 AM
AFL Update: Oct. 30, 2026
Key Things to Know
  • Mesa routed the Salt River Rafters 21-5 in Arizona Fall League action after a 15-run outburst.
  • Nationals prospects Teo Banks and Elian Soto both went hitless while combining for five strikeouts.
  • Pitcher Nolan Hughes walked four batters and recorded only one out, raising his fall ERA to 36.00.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Mesa Solar Sox defeated the Salt River Rafters 21-5 in Arizona Fall League action after scoring 15 runs across three innings. Three Washington Nationals prospects featured in the defeat for Salt River, which squandered an early 1-0 lead as Mesa's offense dominated from the third through fifth innings.

Outfielders Teo Banks and Elian Soto both went hitless with a walk each, while left-handed pitcher Nolan Hughes surrendered one hit, four walks, and retired only one batter to elevate his fall ERA to 36.00. The 11-10 Rafters are scheduled to host the Glendale Desert Dogs next, with R.J. Sales expected to start.

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