The Surprise Rafters lost to the Mesa Solar Sox 6-4 today in the AFL. The loss drops their record to 10-14. (Box Score - Recap)Offense:Brandon Laird: 0-for-4, RBI, BBColin Curtis: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI, RPitching: Grant Duff: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, pitches-strikes: 14-9, (3.24 ERA)(click on pitcher's name for PitchFX data)
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