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Jamie Potts is beginning to hit his stride for the Spokane Indians of the Northwest League (Class A).lsj-fb-logo

Potts, a graduate of Oakridge High School, raised his batting average to .265 on Tuesday night with a 3-for-4 performance in a 9-7 victory over Salem-Keizer. Potts had three singles and drove in four runs in the victory, which moved the Indians to 6-7 on the season.

Oakridge grad and GVSU baseball star Jamie Potts

Oakridge grad, GVSU baseball star and now Spokane Indian, Jamie Potts.

After a slow start, Potts has been on a tear the last four games with six hits in his last 14 at-bats.

For the season, he has one home run, seven RBIs and has been batting fourth in the Indians’ lineup. He has appeared in 10 of the team’s 13 games as the right fielder and designated hitter.

Potts, 22, was a 31st-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers after a successful career at Grand Valley State University in baseball and football.