Longwell Homers and Doubles in 8-6 Loss to C's
Aidan Longwell stuffed the stat sheet with a homer, double, three RBI, three runs, and a walk, but the Indians dropped a topsy-turvy affair to the Canadians, 8-6, in front of 4,041 fans at Avista Stadium for Back to School Night presented by nomnom. TOP PERFORMERS Longwell's home run was
Aidan Longwell stuffed the stat sheet with a homer, double, three RBI, three runs, and a walk, but the Indians dropped a topsy-turvy affair to the Canadians, 8-6, in front of 4,041 fans at Avista Stadium for Back to School Night presented by nomnom.
TOP PERFORMERS
Longwell's home run was his team-leading 15th of the season while his 30 doubles and 74 RBI both pace the Northwest League. The 23-year-old out of Massillon, OH, also ranks among the circuit's top 10 in average, slugging, OPS, hits, extra-base hits, and total bases.
Blake Wright continued his recent tear at the plate with three hits and an RBI and is now batting .436 (17-for-39) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, five RBI, and a 1.195 OPS over his last 10 games.
Tommy Hopfe and Jesus Bugarin both had a pair of hits in the loss.
NEXT HOME GAME: Friday, August 15th vs. Vancouver – 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open – 5:30 p.m.)
Vancouver RHP Austin Cates (5-3, 3.51) vs. Spokane LHP Everett Catlett (7-5, 2.88)
Promotion – Rally Towel Giveaway & Fireworks Night presented Bulldog Rooter, KXLY 4 News Now, & 95.3 KPND: Get ready to rally – it’s Fireworks Night at Avista Stadium! The first 1,000 fans through the gates and all STCU Gold Glove members in attendance will receive a Spokane Indians rally towel courtesy of Bulldog Rooter. Stick around after the game and we’ll hit the lights for a spectacular fireworks show!
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.