Canadians Win, Take the Series

The Vancouver Canadians beat the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes with a score of 4-2. The Canadians were able to take two out of three games in this series. Amazingly, this was the first time the Volcanoes have lost a series all season. Even more surprising is the fact Volcanoes lost this series at home after coming into the game with a home record of 25 wins and 6 losses.
This 4-2 game came down to the final out when Volcanoes leading hitter Matt Downs grounded out to third for a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded. Relief pitcher Lee Land of the Canadians finished the game to earn the save. Inoel Deaza got the win for the Canadians after going seven innings, giving up two runs and six hits. Thomas Brewer of the Volcanoes got the start, going four and a third innings, giving up four earned runs in a losing effort. In relief for the Volcanoes, former Oregon State pitchers Daniel Turpen and Joseph Patterson combined to throw four and two thirds shutout innings, each striking out three.
Vancouver’s second baseman Walter Correa had a solo homerun and scored two runs for the Canadians. Corey Brown also had a good night, going two for four with a double and one run scored for the Canadians. Volcanoes designated hitter Garret Baker went two for three with a double. The Volcanoes hitters had their chances tonight but grounding into three double plays squandered their efforts.
The Volcanoes will now travel to Yakima for a five game series against the Bears. Comment at the link below.