When a team scores 16 runs and has 15 hits you are likely going to have some standout performances. That’s exactly what happened for the Surprise Saguaros on Wednesday night out in the Arizona Fall League. They hit five home runs on the night. Two of them came off of the bat of Cincinnati Reds prospect Michael Trautwein.
It was just the 4th game for Trautwein in the fall league and he picked up homers number two and number three. The first one came in the 4th inning and was a 3-run homer. Surprise scored 10 runs in the inning and he came back around to the plate later in the inning and drew a walk. Two innings later he hit a 2-run home run. An inning later he would draw his second walk of the game in his final trip to the plate. Serving as the designated hitter on the day, Trautwein finished 2-3 with two walks, two runs, two homers, and five runs batted in. He’s now hitting .333/.444/.933 with eight runs batted in over his four games played.
On most nights Jacob Hurtubise going 3-5 with a walk, steal, two runs, and an RBI would be a headliner for an organization. Wednesday night wasn’t that night. But it was still a strong showing for the outfielder who is continuing his breakout season. With three more hits on the evening, Hurtubise is now up to .324/.452/.382. He’s doubled twice, scored eight runs, drove in five, stolen three bases, and he’s walked seven times in his eight games played. His first hit of the night extended his hitting streak to six games. He’s been on base at least twice in six of the eight games and on base in all eight games.
Mexican Winter League Starts on Friday
While the league is set to begin in two days the rosters for the teams have not been finalized/reported. The Reds will usually have a few players in the league, but we are going to have to wait another day or two before we know if any of them will be on the opening day rosters.