Sam Farber, Director of Broadcasting, Inland Empire 66ers
Adelanto, CA— Vernon Wells recorded a three run double and scored twice himself in a 12-9 win for Inland Empire (26-32) at High Desert (28-30). The win is the 66ers third in their last four games and give Inland Empire a chance at the first three game sweep of the Mavericks at High Desert in five years.
Rehabbing Halo Vernon Wells had several opportunities to test himself both defensively on a busy night in left field, and on the base paths. At the plate Wells recorded his first hit as a 66er with two outs and the bases loaded in the second and his team down two runs. The big leaguer delivered with a bases clearing double to the left field corner to give his team the lead.
The lead did not last long however, as starter Kyle Hurst struggled initially allowing six runs on five hits in the first two innings. He would settle down to put up zeroes his last four innings without allowing a hit.
Inland Empire moved back in front for...
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