From Staph to Staff --Spencer Makes a Return

The JetHawks activated left-handed pitcher Sean Spencer before Wednesday’s game. Spencer was 1-0 with a 2.18 earned-run average in 10 appearances before going on the disabled list with a staph infection.

Right-handed pitcher Robby Christianson (0-1, 7.20 ERA) was sent to extended spring training in Arizona to make room for Spencer.

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Tonight’s Game: Visalia (Brett Laxton, 3-1, 4.58) at JetHawks (Damaso Marte, 0-4, 4.71), 7:15.

AROUND THE LEAGUES

Scanning Tuesday’s box scores: TRIPLE A--Former JetHawk outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. had four hits and four runs batted in for Tacoma in a 21-5 victory over Calgary. Cruz has seven hits and nine RBIs in his past two games. . . . Catcher Tim Laker (Simi Valley, Oxnard College) had two hits, including a double, and drove in a run for Rochester. . . . Outfielder Ryan Radmanovich (Pepperdine) had two hits, including a double, for Salt Lake City. . . . DOUBLE A--First baseman Kevin Millar (Hart) hit his 12th home run for Portland. . . . Benji Simonton (Pepperdine) hit a two-run, pinch-hit double in the ninth to win a game for Shreveport, La. . . . CLASS A--Outfielder Gabe Kapler (Taft, Moorpark College) had two hits, including his seventh home run, and two RBIs for Lakeland, Fla. . . . Jeff Howatt (Rio Mesa) had two strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief for St. Lucie, Fla. . . . First baseman Nate Dishington had two hits and two RBIs for Prince William, Va.