The Phoenix Desert Dogs' streak of five consecutive Arizona Fall League championships was snapped by the Peoria Javelinas today.
After a back-and-forth game, the Javelinas topped the Desert Dogs, 5-4, thanks to Chicago White Sox prospect C.J. Retherford's two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Score: Peoria Javelinas 5, Phoenix Desert Dogs 4 (Box score)
Recap: Orioles minor league relief pitcher Josh Perrault (0-1), the Desert Dogs' sixth pitcher of the game, allowed the two-run home run to Retherford.
Perrault was charged with two runs and three hits in one inning. The 27-year-old right-hander struck out two batters, but he couldn't preserve the one-run lead when it mattered most.
Desert Dogs center fielder Matt Angle was 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored. The 24-year-old outfielder also had a stolen base.
Third baseman Josh Bell was 0-for-4 for Phoenix in the loss.