Volcanoes offense has slow night and falls to Vancouver 8-5
KEIZER, Ore - The Volcanoes were coming off a heartbreak from last night's extra innings loss to the Canadians and looking to rebound. However, the offense did not get much going and were only able to total six hits and five runs. It was an uncharacteristic night for the Volcano
KEIZER, Ore - The Volcanoes were coming off a heartbreak from last night's extra innings loss to the Canadians and looking to rebound. However, the offense did not get much going and were only able to total six hits and five runs. It was an uncharacteristic night for the Volcano offense that leads the Northwest League (NWL) in most major categories. The Volcanoes went the first six inning and only put up two runs.
Santos started the night off strong with two quick outs before disaster struck. Santos was facing Vancouver designated hitter
The Volcanoes offense finally got something going in the seventh inning where they were able to put up three runs. Those runs were all the Volcanoes were able to put up the rest of the game. This offense does lead the NWL in AVG, SLG, OPS, H, RBI, 2B, HR, and R. The only big offensive stat the Volcanoes do not lead in is stolen bases.
The pitching for the Volcanoes was relatively solid tonight considering the abrupt call to the bullpen. Figueroa finished his night after a solid 3.1 of work and gave up three runs, two earned, during that time. He was relieved by
The Volcanoes will look to get back on track Sunday night starting at 5:05 PM.