Tena takes Indians Blue to AZL Finals
Jose Tena might only be 18 years old, but he's already come up big in a playoff game.Cleveland's No. 25 prospect collected three hits, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored as the Rookie-level AZL Indians Blue eliminated the AZL Padres 2, 12-1, in Wednesday's league semifinal at
Cleveland's No. 25 prospect collected three hits, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored as the Rookie-level AZL Indians Blue eliminated the AZL Padres 2, 12-1, in Wednesday's league semifinal at Peoria Stadium.
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With one out in the first inning, Tena singled past shortstop on the first pitch he saw from southpaw
In the fourth, Tena reached on a fielding error by first baseman
A single to left in the sixth off Garcia gave Tena his third hit. He popped out in foul territory in the seventh before exiting the game in the eighth. In all five at-bats, the Dominican Republic native jumped on the first pitch he saw.
In 44 regular-season games, Tena batted .325/.352/.440 with one homer, six triples, seven doubles, 30 runs, 18 RBIs and six stolen bases.
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Amditis added three hits, three RBIs and two runs while
Right-hander
In other Arizona League playoff action:
Rangers 2, Giants Orange 1
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