Spokane's Offensive Woes Continue in 4-1 Loss to Emeralds

Spokane, WA - Home is where the heart is. Unfortunately for the Indians, it's not where a struggling offense gets back on track. After scoring only six runs in a three game sweep at Tri-City, Spokane returned to Avista Stadium on Wednesday night and managed just one run and four hits in a 4-1 loss to Eugene in front of 3,960 fans for $100 Strikeout Night presented by Banner Bank and Rock 94 1/2.

The Indians had numerous chances against the Emeralds, but the team left 13 runners on base as they went a heart-breaking 0-14 with runners in scoring position. Spokane scored their lone run in the eighth inning after Royce Bolinger led off the frame with a double and scored on a missed catch by Eugene's Goose Kallunki.

Eric Brooks (0-1) was the hard luck loser after allowing two unearned runs in three innings while striking out four. Richard Alvarez followed with two punch outs in the next three frames and Jon Edwards and Carlos Melo both struck out three to give the Indians 12 total strikeouts for the game.

Spokane's 12 strikeouts meant that 12 lucky Indians fans walked home with $100 each courtesy of Banner Bank.

Tomorrow is the second game of a five game homestand against Eugene and is the ZOOperstars! presented by Pacific Steel & Recycling, KAYU FOX 28, 93.7 The Mountain, and SportsRadio 1510 KGA. Children and adults alike will be entertained by these inflatable mascots that travel around the country entertaining crowds of all sizes. Their stop in Spokane will include wacky skits and zany antics performed by characters such as Nolan Rhino, Harry Canary, and Monkey Mantle! Kids are encouraged to stick around after the game for the Supercuts Post-Game Circle the Bases Promotion. Tickets for all Spokane Indians home games are available for purchase at the Indians Ticket Office or at spokaneindians.com. Reserve your seats today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT.