Indians Fall Flat in 12-5 Loss to Canadians
Vancouver turned a close game into a rout with four-run sixth inning as they clobbered the Indians, 12-5, in front of 5,173 fans at Avista Stadium for Educator Appreciation & Fireworks Night presented by STCU, 105.7 Now FM, & The Spokesman-Review. TOP PERFORMERS Ethan Hedges smacked a three-run homer in
Vancouver turned a close game into a rout with four-run sixth inning as they clobbered the Indians, 12-5, in front of 5,173 fans at Avista Stadium for Educator Appreciation & Fireworks Night presented by STCU, 105.7 Now FM, & The Spokesman-Review.
TOP PERFORMERS
Ethan Hedges smacked a three-run homer in the third, his first big fly since May 1st, and finished the night 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored.
Roynier Hernandez continued his month-long surge at the plate with two doubles as part of a three-hit night. Spokane's second baseman is now batting .340 (34-for-100) with nine doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, and 18 runs over his last 25 games. The 21-year-old leads the Northwest League in batting at .311 while also ranking among the circuit's top 10 in OBP (.387) and hits (61).
Max Belyeu and Tommy Hopfe both picked up a pair of base hits in the loss.
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (10-8), Redband (2-2), Operation Fly Together (3-2), Cafecitos (0-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (0-0), Road Grays (13-23), Harry Potter (0-0)
NEXT HOME GAME: Saturday, June 20th vs. Vancouver (First Pitch – 7:05 PM, Gates – 5:30 PM)
Vancouver RHP Gilberto Batista (4-3, 7.53) vs. Spokane LHP Everett Catlett (4-4, 4.66)
NEXT PROMOTION: Bluey at the Ballpark & Fireworks Night presented by KXLY 4 News Now, Hot 96.9, & Nspire Magazine. Wackadoo! Bluey is heading to Avista Stadium – for real life. Come and meet everyone's favorite heeler in person for plenty of smiles and a photo! Then settle in as the sky above the ballpark comes alive with a post-game firework show spectacular. Gates for this special night at the ballpark open at 5:30 p.m.
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash. The Indians have played at Avista Stadium, home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat, since 1958 and have been a proud member of the Spokane community since 1903. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store are open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. On game days, the Office and Team Store are open from 10:00 a.m. until the end of the game.