The Swift Current Indians (3-1) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Edmonton Prospects (0-3), recording a 12-5 victory on Monday at Mitchell Field.
The game was decided quickly as the Swift Current Indians exerted their will early with eight runs in the first three innings.
A two-run double by Matt Henriksen during the first inning and an RBI double by Alex Schultz and a wild pitch in the second inning helped the Swift Current Indians put some runs on the board early.Bryant Munoz did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Swift Current Indians, reaching base five times. He singled in the first and fifth innings.
Bryn Redhead racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Edmonton Prospects. He singled in the second, fifth, and sixth innings.
Justin Kehler recorded his first win of the year for the Swift Current Indians. He allowed two runs over five innings. Kehler struck out four, walked none and gave up four hits.
Connor Girard was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked six and struck out three.