AquaSox Outslug Indians in 8-3 Win
On King Carl Night at the ballpark, it was only fitting that the AquaSox and Indians exchanged haymakers at the plate. The two teams combined for six home runs—four from Everett and two from Spokane(—)=as the visitors landed the knockout blow, 8-3, in front of 3,107 fans at Avista Stadium.
On King Carl Night at the ballpark, it was only fitting that the AquaSox and Indians exchanged haymakers at the plate. The two teams combined for six home runs—four from Everett and two from Spokane(—)=as the visitors landed the knockout blow, 8-3, in front of 3,107 fans at Avista Stadium. The win clinched a first half title for the AquaSox (37-29), who won their last six games to claim a tie-breaker over the Vancouver Canadians (37-29) based on a 7-5 advantage in head-to-head games.
TOP PERFORMERS
Aidan Longwell finished 2-for-4 with his team-leading 10th home run of the season - a two-run shot down the right field line in the third inning. The former Kent State standout is now hitting .386 (17-for-44) with seven doubles, two home runs, 11 RBI, and a 1.131 OPS in the month of June.
Darius Perry clubbed his first home run of the season while Jared Thomas finished 3-for-4 in the loss.
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (11-10), Redband (4-4), Operation Fly Together (1-4), Cafecitos (1-1), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (0-0), Road Grays (11-17), Harry Potter (0-0), Oat Milkers (0-0)
NEXT HOME GAME: Friday, June 20th vs. Everett – 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open – 6:00 p.m.)
Everett RHP Ryan Hawks (7-3, 3.41) vs. Spokane LHP Konner Eaton (3-4, 4.18)
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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.