Hughes and Co. Mash Hops, 9-1, in Series Opener

May 10, 2023

Spokane, Wash. - Gabriel Hughes turned in his best start of the season and was backed by a strong night from the offense as the Indians rolled, 9-1, over the Hops in front of 1,918 fans and 105 dogs at Avista Stadium for SCRAPS Bark in the Park Night presented

Spokane, Wash. - Gabriel Hughes turned in his best start of the season and was backed by a strong night from the offense as the Indians rolled, 9-1, over the Hops in front of 1,918 fans and 105 dogs at Avista Stadium for SCRAPS Bark in the Park Night presented by SCRAPS.

TOP PERFORMERS

After struggling in his last two outings, Hughes (2-2, 5.84) put together his most complete performance of the season against the Hops on a damp evening in Spokane. The right-hander completed six shutout innings of work, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out eight.

Fresh off winning NWL Player of the Week, Jordan Beck drilled a solo shot in the third inning - his eighth home run in the last 11 games - and finished 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Zach Kokoska continued his strong start to the month with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The 24-year-old is batting .375 (9-for-24) in May with two home runs, eight RBI, and three stolen bases.

Southpaw Evan Justice struck out a pair in the ninth and is unscored upon in 10 appearances this season (9.2 IP, 4 H, 5 BB, 19 K).

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