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Bang-up Game: Oliver Slams 3 Homers Wednesday, June 3rd , 2048 Fans are still buzzing after Westwood whipped the Tacoma Fur Traders by the score of 11-4 today at Sixshooters Stadium. Hambleton Oliver smashed three home runs in the contest, a feat that would be a career highlight for most players and few fans ever see. In a tremendous performance, the right fielder bashed out 4 hits in 5 at-bats, had 6 RBIs and scored 4 times. At the postgame press conference, Oliver said it was an "unbelievable" feeling to hit three home runs in a game. "Getting one homer is special, and two is great," Oliver said. "Three is just... wow." Hambleton Oliver struck out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Norberto Duarte in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off Albert Davis in the 7th and hit a three-run home run off Luis González in the 8th. This season Oliver is swinging the bat at a .286 pace. He has hit 9 home runs and scored 20 times, while driving in 20. His on-base percentage is .343 and he has played in 26 games. |
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