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Mendoza Rockets 3 HR Against Shreveport Tuesday, June 18th , 2086 Orlando Mendoza went on an explosive hitting spree against the Shreveport Blackbirds at Ballpark of Orlando, launching a trio of blasts to help the Orlando Sword Swallowers win, 6-1. The left fielder finished 3-for-5 with 3 runs scored and 6 RBI. "It was just one of those days," Mendoza said in a postgame interview. "I don't know how to explain it. I'm just putting a good swing on the ball." Shreveport skipper said Mendoza was "locked-in." "We made some pretty good pitches," he said. "Those first two homers were exactly where the pitcher wanted to put them. He's just hot right now -- you've just got to tip your hat to him." Orlando Mendoza flied out in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off Michael Wampler in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Michael Wampler in the 5th, flied out in the 7th and hit a three-run home run off Doug Littlewood in the 8th. So far this season, Mendoza is hitting .301 with 12 home runs, 42 RBIs and 23 runs scored. He has 53 hits in 176 at-bats and a .408 OBP. |
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