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Packard hits go ahead grand slam

April 9, 2022

EVERETT, WA: Despite the fear of a rainout hours before first pitch, baseball was played in Everett as the Frogs opened the season to a 4-1 victory. Starter Isaiah Campbell threw five solid innings in his first regular season start since the summer of 2021. Campbell struck out four hitters

EVERETT, WA: Despite the fear of a rainout hours before first pitch, baseball was played in Everett as the Frogs opened the season to a 4-1 victory.

Starter Isaiah Campbell threw five solid innings in his first regular season start since the summer of 2021. Campbell struck out four hitters including Eugene catcher Patrick Bailey who is ranked 8th in the Giants organization. Second baseman James Parker collected the first hit of the season for Everett as he singled in the 3rd inning. Max Roberts, Leon Hunter, Evan Johnson combined for four innings of two run ball in relief of Campbell as Johnson collected the save.

Outfielder Spencer Packard (pictured above) came up to bat with the bases loaded and worked a full count before cranking the eighth pitch of the at bat to right center field for a grand slam. Packard was selected by the Mariners in the 9th round of the 2021 draft out of Campbell University.

Frogs will be back at Funko Field TOMORROW at 6:05 PM with Adam Macko on the hill for the AquaSox. Grab your tickets today at https://www.milb.com/everett/tickets

Photo Credit: Shari Sommerfeld