Indians Fall to Homerin' Hops in 13-9 Slugfest

Hillsboro set a new franchise record with five home runs on a warm Thursday night in Spokane as the homerin' Hops topped the Indians, 13-9, in front of 3,154 fans at Avista Stadium for $100 Strikeout & Lawton Team Photo Giveaway presented by TDS Fiber, KREM 2, & Rock 94 ½.

TOP PERFORMERS

EJ Andrews got the scoring started for Spokane with a two-run single in the second and added a solo home run in the sixth as part of a two-hit, three-RBI night. The former Fresno State standout now has five home runs, five stolen bases, and 14 RBIs in his first 22 games with the Indians.

Juan Guerrero had three hits and two stolen bases while Jose Cordova added two hits and scored a pair of runs in the loss.

JERSEY WATCH: Primary (15-10), Redband (8-4), OFT (4-2), Cafecitos (2-0), Expo ’74 (2-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (1-0), Marvel (0-1), Greys (28-13), Reds (0-1), Oat Milkers (0-1)

NEXT HOME GAME: Friday, August 2nd vs. Hillsboro – 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open – 5:30 p.m.)

Hillsboro RHP Roman Angelo (5-5, 3.29) vs Spokane RHP Connor Staine (4-4, 4.87)

Promotion – Fireworks Night presented by Avista & KHQ: It's another round of Friday Night Fireworks at Avista Stadium! A spectacular firework show will begin immediately following the game presented by Avista. Don't forget to pick up your glow necklaces in the Team Store!

ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS

The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash., and play at Avista Stadium home of the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Military & Veteran Ticket. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday through 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. through the end of the game.