Tri-City Takes Game One in Extras

The Tri-City Dust Devils topped the Spokane Indians 3-2 in a 12-inning affair at Avista Stadium in the opening game of the Divisional Round of the Northwest League Playoffs. Logan Driscoll drove in what became the winning run with a two-out base hit in the top of the 12^th inning.
Spokane rallied after the Dust Devils jumped out to an early lead. Tri-City scored three runs in the top of the third inning to take the advantage. The Indians battled back and tied the game in the bottom of the seventh inning after a pinch-hit solo home run from Heriberto Hernandez. After that blast the bullpen buckled down and kept Spokane scoreless over the final five innings.
The best-of-three series will now head to Gesa Stadium. The Dust Devils will look for the sweep of the Indians on Thursday night. Left-hander Ethan Elliott will toe the rubber for Tri-City. Spokane will counter with Teodoro Ortega. Great seats are available to Thursday's playoff game by calling the team's office at (509) 544-8789 or by going to www.dustdevilsbaseball.com to purchase tickets.