When can a coach be thrown out of a game and, yet, not be thrown out of a game?
The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes found out one way during Tuesday’s 9-7 victory over the AquaSox.
In the bottom of the first inning, Everett’s Brent Johnson was given third base on an obstruction call after he and second base baseman Ryan Strain collided on the basepaths.
Salem-Keizer manager Joe Strain argued vehemently, and after he was done, hitting coach Gary Davenport continued the argument from the dugout.
Davenport was ejected. However, once high school football season starts, the visiting teams to Everett Memorial Stadium have no clubhouse available until after the game is over. So Davenport was left stranded in the dugout, and another argument ensued about Davenport’s fate.
Eventually a compromise was reached. Davenport stayed in the tunnel behind the dugout for the remainder of the game.
Short hops: A big reason for Everett’s swoon has been a lack of power. In the 10 games leading into Thursday, during which the AquaSox won just once, Everett had just one homer, and Matt Tuiasosopo’s shot came in a 12-2 loss to Boise. Tuiasosopo’s was Everett’s only homer since Aug. 16, a span covering 16 games. … Despite the recent slump, the AquaSox still have several players contending in individual categories. Through Wednesday’s games, Shawn Nottingham was leading the Northwest League in wins (nine) and strikeouts (85), Yung Chi Chen was leading in stolen bases (24) and Oswaldo Navarro was tied for the lead in doubles (24). As a team, the AquaSox were still leading the league in runs scored (415 in 72 games) and stolen bases (120).
Nick Patterson, Herald Writer
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