Nick Salmon’s Two Homers Power Foresters Past SLO Blues, 10-2
Noozhawk
July 11, 2026
What a night at the ballpark! The Santa Barbara Foresters lit up the scoreboard against the SLO Blues, with Nick Salmon crushing two home runs in a dominant 10-2 win. This isn’t just any summer league game—it’s a classic Central Coast rivalry, and seeing our Foresters bring that energy to the field is always a thrill.
If you missed it, Noozhawk had the full recap, and it’s worth reliving those big swings. With the CCL season heating up, this win shows why Santa Barbara baseball is something special. Grab your glove and catch the next game—our boys are on fire!
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