17 Hits Pace Gems Past Wenatchee in Series Finale 10-7
June 30, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Klamath Falls Gems News Release
Klamath Falls, OR: Nick Fisher (Linfield College) hit his third home run in two days, powering the Gems to a 10-7 win over Wenatchee and salvaging the last game of the three game series at Kiger Stadium. Jackson Lockwood (University of Portland) pitched four innings of shutout baseball for the Gems and earned his first win of the year, improving to1-1. Gems ousted AppleSox starter Davis Engle (Central Washington University) in the 5th inning, as Engle took his first loss of the year, falling to 2-1.
Cam Newell (University of California Santa Barbara) and Michael Tittle (Fresno City College) contributed three hits each as part of a 17 hit attack for the Gems, who improve to 12-9 on the year. Wenatchee falls to 11-10 as their three game winning streak ends with the loss. Gems break a two game losing streak with the win at home.
The next Gems game will be Sunday, June 30th as the Gems host the Medford Rogues at Kiger Stadium with the first pitch at 5:05 pm. Sunday's Promotions: Senior and Kids Club Sundays! Seniors get a $1 Ticket Discount and Tater Tot members get in for free! Plus Rally Towels (Courtesy of Country Financial) for the first 250 fans! Klamath Falls Ticket Packages are available by calling 541-883-4367 or by visiting the Gems website at www.klamathfallsgems.com .
The Klamath Falls Gems are members of the West Coast League, the Diamond Standard among summer collegiate baseball. The eleven team, professional style wood-bat league features pro prospects from major conferences across the country. More than 120 WCL alums played affiliated professional baseball last season, and 20 ex-WCL stars played in the Major Leagues last season. For more information on the league, please visit www.westcoastleague.com.
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