Indians Club Three Home Runs in 6-4 Loss to Hops
Hillsboro raced out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back as they defeated the Indians, 6-4, in front of 4,864 fans at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented by Avista and KHQ. Despite the loss, Spokane still boasts a 23-11 record in the second
Hillsboro raced out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back as they defeated the Indians, 6-4, in front of 4,864 fans at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented by Avista and KHQ. Despite the loss, Spokane still boasts a 23-11 record in the second half and the team's 61-37 overall mark is 10.5 games better than second-place Vancouver (50-47).
TOP PERFORMERS
Kyle Karros did a little bit of everything with three hits, one home run, and a handful of highlight-reel plays at third base. The 22-year-old out of UCLA continues to pace the Northwest League in all three triple crown categories (.324, 13 HR, 66 RBI) while also topping the circuit in slugging (.508), OPS (.907), hits (120), doubles (25), and total bases (188).
Cole Carrigg finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and his 10th home run of the season. Last year's 65th overall pick is one of just two players in the NWL with 10+ homers and 30+ stolen bases (Quinn McDaniel). The former San Diego State standout also leads the league in triples (9) while ranking among the top five in average (.287), OPS (.841), hits (95), and total bases (158).
Bryant Betancourt connected on solo shot in the fourth inning - his 11th of the season and third in his last six games.
Southpaw Mason Green provided four scoreless innings of relief to lower his ERA to 3.08 in
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (15-11), Redband (8-4), OFT (4-3), Cafecitos (2-0), Expo ’74 (2-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (1-0), Marvel (0-1), Greys (28-13), Reds (0-1), Oat Milkers (0-1)
NEXT HOME GAME: Saturday, August 3rd vs. Hillsboro – 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open – 5:30 p.m.)
Hillsboro RHP Jacob Steinmetz (2-5, 4.21) vs Spokane RHP Jack Mahoney (5-6, 3.52)
Promotion – Storybook Princess & Fireworks Night presented by Sweetser Law Office: Avista Stadium transforms into a magical land full of princesses from your favorite fairy tales. Wear your prince or princess costume and take pictures with all your favorite storybook characters! Stick around after the game for another great fireworks show immediately following the game presented by Sweetser Law Office.
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.