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NOVEMBER 5, 2021, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A23 ELDRIDGE eff ective when she has a run of the net because she sees the court well and will audible a set that creates an advantage,” DeMello said. Alexis Eldridge, a senior libero, also earned a honorable mention selection, leading the McNary defense and posting 244 digs this year. “Lexi is a third year varsity DS/libero who constantly pushes the pace of the game and runs the back row defensively. She eff ectively reads the opponent’s hit- ters and adjusts to their tendencies defen- sively,” DeMello said. Former Volcano makes history in World Series Former Salem-Keizer Volcano outfi elder Adam Duvall concluded one of the best seasons of his career by helping the Atlanta Braves defeat the Houston Astros in six games to clinch the 2021 World Series title on Tuesday, Nov. 2. After hitting 38 homers in the regular season, Duvall started the series with a two- run homer in Game 1, giving the Braves the 6-2 victory. In Game 5, Duvall became the fi rst player since 1960 to hit a grand slam in the fi rst inning of a World Series game. He also recored a hit in fi ve of the six games in the series. Duvall was named the #10 greatest Volcanoes player of all time by the Keizertimes last year. Duvall, along with reserve infi elder Ehire Adrianza — who didn't record a hit in two at-bats during the series become the 15th and 16th former Volcanoes players to win a World Series ring. Adam Duvall reacts after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of Game 5 of the World Series. Getty Images
