Gems Offense Explodes in Series Opener, Defeat Walla Walla 13-7
June 13, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Klamath Falls Gems News Release
Klamath Falls OR, June 12, 2013: The Gems offense scored runs in the 4th, 5th and 6th innings to back starter Skye Adams, as he allowed only two runs in five innings helping the Gems defeat Walla Walla 13-7 Wednesday Night, at Kiger Stadium.
Sweets starter Jonathan Harris (Missouri State University) set down the first nine Gems batters but the Gems offense came alive, scoring runs in four of the next five innings. Dempsey Grover (UC Santa Barbara) drove in five runs for the Gems, who had fifteen hits. Skye Adams earned the win for Klamath Falls, his first of the year, and Harris took the loss for Walla Walla, falling to 0-2. Gems improve to 3-1, winning three straight. Walla Walla falls to 3-2.
Thursday June 13th, the Gems host the Walla Walla Sweets at Kiger Stadium, with first pitch at 6:35 pm. The Gems Thursday promotion: Thirsty Thursdays! Sponsored by Grocery Outlet; $2 domestic beers. Please check the official Gems website at klamathfallsgems.com for all the promotions every home game during the season.
2013 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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