Bitter Hops Battle Back from the Brink, Beat Indians 8-3
Spokane, Wash. - After being battered by the Indians in the first three games of the series, the Hops exacted their revenge on Friday night at Avista Stadium. Hillsboro connected on a season high three home runs and kept Spokane's potent lineup in check as they got their first win
Spokane, Wash. - After being battered by the Indians in the first three games of the series, the Hops exacted their revenge on Friday night at Avista Stadium. Hillsboro connected on a season high three home runs and kept Spokane's potent lineup in check as they got their first win of the series, 8-3, in front of 5,839 fans at the ballpark for Armed Forces Appreciation & Fireworks Night presented by Mallory Paint Store, KHQ, & 103.5 The Game.
TOP PERFORMERS
Right fielder Yanquiel Fernandez finished 2-for-5 and now has 12 hits over his last four games to bump his May slash line to .375/.400/.688.
Juan Guerrero also collected a pair of base knocks and has now hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games. The 21-year-old is hitting .375 (15-for-40) this month with eight extra-base hits and nine RBI.
Relievers Juan Mejia (1 IP, 0 H, 2 K) and Evan Shawver (2 IP, 0 H, 2 K) combined for three scoreless innings to keep Spokane within striking distance.
AROUND THE NORTHWEST LEAGUE
Tri-City (15-15) improved to .500 with a 6-5 win over a sputtering Eugene team (16-15).
The red-hot Canadians (17-10) defeated the AquaSox (14-16) by a final of 10-2.
NEXT HOME GAME
Saturday, May 13th vs. Hillsboro Hops (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate) – 5:09 p.m.
Hillsboro LHP Yu-Min Lin (0-1, 5.11) vs. Spokane RHP Brayan Castillo (1-2, 5.68)
Promotion - Yoke's Family Feast Night presented Yoke's Fresh Market, KAYU FOX 28, & 92.9 ZZU: It's the second Yoke's Family Feast Night of the season! All hot dogs, Pepsi products, and ice cream sandwiches are only $2.00 all night long courtesy of Yoke's Fresh Market. And stick around after the game for Dairy Queen Circle the Bases!
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane, Washington, and were named 2021 MiLB Organization of the Year. Avista Stadium is home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Monday through Thursday and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays. On game days, the Office and Team Store are open from 10:00 AM through the end of the game.