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Arias Rockets 3 HR Against Provo Saturday, July 9th , 2005 Joaquin Arias went on an explosive hitting spree against the Provo Angels at Miller Field, launching a trio of blasts to help the Ogden Raptors win, 6-5. The shortstop finished 3-for-4 with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. "It was just one of those days," Arias said in a postgame interview. "I don't know how to explain it. I'm just putting a good swing on the ball." Provo skipper Corneles Cigano said Arias 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." Joaquin Arias hit a solo-shot off Dave Cerros in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Dave Cerros in the 3rd, struck out in the 5th and hit a solo-shot off Craig Italiano in the 7th. This season, Arias is swinging the bat at a .394 pace. He has hit 6 home runs and scored 19 times, while driving in 14. His on-base percentage is .476 and he has played in 18 games. |
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