Story by Narrative Science.

The Swift Current Indians (1-0) jumped out to an early lead on the Moose Jaw Miller Express (0-1) and captured a 12-3 victory on Friday at Mitchell Field.

Eight runs in the first three innings allowed the Swift Current Indians to put the game away early.

A two-run home run by Nate Ackerman during the first inning and an RBI single by Casey Bang in the second inning fueled the Swift Current Indians' offense early.

Ackerman racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Swift Current Indians.

J.J. Santa-Cruz was effective even in defeat, mowing down five the Swift Current Indians batters and allowing zero runs.

Nelson Quark improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Swift Current Indians. He allowed two runs over five innings. Quark struck out four, walked three and gave up four hits.

Brandon Acosta ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out four.