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Joey Bart had quite a debut Wednesday for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes.

On a day full of fireworks, Bart provided some of his own with two home runs, as the Volcanoes beat Hillsboro 15-1.

Bart, who was selected No. 2 overall in this year's baseball draft by the San Francisco Giants, went 3 for 5, with the two home runs and four RBIs.

Giants' top prospect arrives in Salem-Keizer

A number of future Major League Baseball stars had stops with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes over the years, including two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum and National League MVP Buster Posey, both of whom helped the San Francisco Giants win three World Series championships.

Beginning this week, another potential future star will put on the Volcanoes uniform — catcher Joey Bart, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft.

Courtesy of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

Bart, who is the highest picked player for the Giants in 33 years, played college baseball at Georgia Tech, where he was the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year.

This season with Georgia Tech, Bart hit .359, with 16 home runs, 38 RBIs and 55 runs scored.

Through Monday, the Volcanoes are 11-7 this season, which is the second-best record in the Northwest League, and they are one game out of first place in the NWL South Division, behind the Hillsboro Hops.

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Salem-Keizer is an offensive-minded team so far this season, with an NWL-best team batting average of .280.

Pitching has been a struggle for the Volcanoes through the first 18 games of the season — Salem-Keizer's team ERA of 4.84 is worst in the league.

Here is more on the Volcanoes as they get set for a six-game home stand, beginning 6:35 p.m. Wednesday against Hillsboro.

Volcanoes at a glance

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COACHING STAFF: Hector Borg (manager); Jake Fox (hitting coach); Dwight Bernard (pitching coach)

RECORD (through July 2): 11-7 (.611)

STREAK (through July 2): Lost one

TEAM HITTING: .280 AVG (No. 1 in the NWL); 86 runs scored (No. 3 in the NWL)

TEAM PITCHING: 4.84 ERA, (Worst in the NWL); 96 runs allowed (Worst in the NWL)

NORTHWEST LEAGUE STANDINGS:

(Through July 2)

North Division

Everett AquaSox (10-8)

Tri-City Dust Devils (9-9)

Vancouver Canadians (8-10)

Spokane Indians (6-12)

South Division

Hillsboro Hops (12-6)

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (11-7)

Boise Hawks (9-9)

Eugene Emeralds (7-11)

What have they done lately?

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PREVIOUS ROAD TRIP

June 29: Lost 11-1 at Vancouver

June 30: Lost 3-2 at Vancouver

July 1: Won 5-4 at Vancouver

July 2: Lost 5-0 at Vancouver

July 3: at Vancouver (late)

What’s next for the Volcanoes?

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UPCOMING HOME STAND

Wednesday: 6:35 p.m. vs. Hillsboro

Thursday: 6:35 p.m. vs. Hillsboro

Friday: 6:35 p.m. vs. Hillsboro

Saturday: 6:35 p.m. vs. Boise

Sunday: 5:05 p.m. vs. Boise

Monday: 6:35 p.m. vs. Boise

Beyond the game at Volcanoes Stadium

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UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday: The Volcanoes are celebrating the Fourth of July with their Independence Day Patriot Tribute. There will be fireworks at the conclusion of the game.

Thursday: No promotion

Friday: Fireworks following the game.

Saturday: Former Major League Baseball player Tommy John, who is the namesake for a common medical procedure, will be at Volcanoes Stadium to sign autographs and meet fans.

Sunday: No promotion

Monday: No promotion

Volcanoes players to watch

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Diego Rincones (outfielder): Leads the NWL with a .379 batting average. He also has three home runs, five doubles, 14 RBIs and eight runs scored. He is 19 years old and from Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela.

Joey Bart (catcher): The No. 2 overall draft pick by the San Francisco Giants in the 2018 draft. Played college baseball at Georgia Tech. He is 21 years old and from Buford, Georgia.

Trevor Abrams (third baseman: He is batting .361, second in the NWL behind Rincones. He also has eight doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs and nine runs. He is 23 years old.

Mikey Edie (outfielder): He is batting .341, fourth-best in the NWL. He also has two doubles, two RBIs and six runs scored. He is 21 years old and from Maracaibo, Venezuela.

Gregory Santos (RHP): Fourth in the NWL with a 2.86 ERA. He has a 2-0 record, with 20 strikeouts and three walks. He is 18 years old and is from San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.

Norwith Gudino (RHP): He is 10th in the NWL with a 3.92 ERA. He has a 3-1 record, with 23 strikeouts and no walks. He is 22 years old and from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.