Peyton Prescott recorded five outs for the win, Cole Mathis went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a walk, and Bruin Agbayani made a pair of errors at second base Saturday in the Surprise Saguaros’ 9-3 victory over the Scottsdale Scorpions in an Arizona Fall League opener. A full box score can be referenced here.
Prescott, in an opener role, allowed no runs on two hits, two walks, and struck out one for the win. He threw 20-of-37 pitches for strikes. The 22-year-old was a fifth-round pick in 2025 out of Florida State University. He appeared in just one game for Single-A St. Lucie this season, coming off Tommy John surgery. The Mets drafted the right-hander after the surgery.
Mathis, 23, who got the start at first base, was acquired from the Cubs for David Peterson. Chicago selected him in the second round of the 2024 draft from the College of Charleston and he posted an .860 OPS in 25 games for High-A South Bend before the trade. He was injured when he joined the Mets’ organization and played in only seven games for High-A Brooklyn, going 2-for-24.
Agbayani went 0-for-4 with a run scored, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 19-year-old came to the Mets with Billy Amick in the A.J. Minter deal with the Twins. He also dealt with an injury this season and played in only 13 games.
Three other Met prospects pitched: Irving Cota allowed three runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks and struck out one. Brendan Girton recorded one out and allowed a hit and a walk. Ryan Lambert threw a scoreless inning, struck out two and walked one.
The Saguaros (1-0) are a combination of Mets, Guardians, Phillies, Rangers, and Royals prospects. Shortstop Welbyn Francisca (Guardians) went 5-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk and a stolen base to lead the offense.
