Dubon provides spark in Fall League victory

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Mauricio Dubon put a slow Arizona Fall League start behind him Wednesday night, providing three hits and two steals to spark the Surprise Saguaros to a 2-1 victory over the Scottsdale Scorpions.

Boston’s No. 12 prospect scored what proved to be the game-winning run in the sixth inning, which he led off with an opposite-field single to right against right-hander Tyler Mizenko (Giants). He stole second, advanced to third on a single by Alex Trevino (Rangers) and came home on a sacrifice fly by Scott Heineman (Rangers).

Dubon had gone 4-for-18 in his first four games for the Saguaros, and his big night raised his batting average from .222 to .318. He said he hadn’t let his lack of production get to him and just tried to maintain his approach at the plate.

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“It’s just part of the game, not every day you’re going to get a base hit,” Dubon said. “I trust what I’m doing. I felt good at the plate. I did the same thing I’ve been doing, I just saw the ball a little better.”

Dubon said his AFL goals include improving his ability to recognize pitches and work counts. Normally a shortstop, he’s also enhancing his versatility. He manned center field against the Scorpions and will divide …

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