GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Players designated for Arizona Fall League taxi squads only appear in games on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so they have to be prepared to make the most of their limited opportunities. Charlie Tilson did exactly that in a matchup of the league's top teams.
The Cardinals outfielder went 3-for-5 with two doubles, drew a walk and scored five runs as the Surprise Saguaros routed the Glendale Desert Dogs 18-3 on Saturday. Glendale dropped to 6-2 while Surprise improved to 7-3.
Tilson played in 134 of a possible 140 games at Double-A Springfield this year, and he already has sat out as many contests in the AFL as he did during the Texas League season.