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[TrueBlue82]

After a slow start to the season, Juan Martinez is enjoying a HUGE week for the Salem-Keiser (OR) Volcanoes (Short Season Class A).  Juan (who has played defensively at 2B all season) went 4-for-4 Monday night, hit his first professional home run Tuesday night, and then finished 2-for-3 Wednesday with a HR and a triple.  He has raised his average to .333 - I guess he's finally learned how to handle a wooden bat! :-D

[TrueBlue82]

Juan Martinez met up with former ORU teammate Jerry Sullivan last Thursday night during Sully's two innings of relief.  They only faced each other in one at-bat, and the advantage went to Juan.  With his team trailing 7-4 in the bottom of the eighth, Juan hit a one-out single off of Jerry to start a four-run rally.  Jerry had a tough outing and took the loss - but it was nice to see Juan continue to play well.

Juan is in Boise this week with Salem-Keizer - you can view all of his games (beginning at 8 pm CDT each night Sunday through Thursday) online at boisehawks.tv.