AquaSox Break Losing Streak, Beat Salem-Keizer 5-1

Kalian Sams, Kris Sanchez and Jeff Dunbar each went 2-for-4 for the Sox.

The Everett AquaSox used Mark Lowe’s rehab start Monday night to stop Salem-Keizer’s eight-game winning streak as the Frogs were victorious 5-1. Photo courtesy: aquasox.com

EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett AquaSox used Mark Lowe’s rehab start Monday night to stop Salem-Keizer’s eight-game winning streak as the Frogs were victorious 5-1.

Lowe turned in a perfect inning, facing three and retiring three.

The Sox carried their hot bats from the previous game into Monday night, this time with more positive results.

Led by slugger Gregory Halman who homered (5) in the 5th, the team combined for nine hits while Kalian Sams, Kris Sanchez and Jeff Dunbar each went 2-for-4.

Edward Paredes delivered a solid outing on the mound after taking over for the rehabbing Lowe.

Paredes went six innings allowing two hits, only one run and recording six strikeouts.

Hard-throwing Edmonds native Brandon McKerney went two stellar innings retiring six of six batters he faced and earning the save.

The AquaSox will return to Everett Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, July 17th for a five-game set versus the Boise Hawks followed immediately by a three-game set against Vancouver.

Mark Lowe’s Line: 12 pitches, 8 for strikes, no hits, no strikeouts. Lowe is expected to make another rehab start in Eugene later this week.

LINE SCORE: R H E

Salem-Keizer 010 000 000 1 2 1

Everett 000 120 02X 5 9 1

LEFT ON BASE: Salem-Keizer: 4 Everett: 6

VISITING BATTERY: McGrath, DeLaRosa (5), Edlefsen (6), Neitz (8), Joaquin (8) and Williams

HOME BATTERY: Lowe, Paredes (2), McKerney (8), and Dunbar

W – Edward Paredes (3-0) L – Ryan McGrath (1-2) S – McKerney (2)

HOME RUNS: Salem-Keizer: none Everett: Halman (5)

TIME: 2:19 ATT: 2,377

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