Hops Outlast Indians in 15-13 Slugfest
Hillsboro flipped the script on Spokane in a Saturday night thriller at Avista Stadium. Trailing 9-1 after two innings, the Hops scored 14 of the game's final 18 runs to stun the Indians, 15-13, in front of a sellout crowd of 6,814 fans. TOP PERFORMERS Robert Calaz enjoyed his finest
Hillsboro flipped the script on Spokane in a Saturday night thriller at Avista Stadium. Trailing 9-1 after two innings, the Hops scored 14 of the game's final 18 runs to stun the Indians, 15-13, in front of a sellout crowd of 6,814 fans.
TOP PERFORMERS
Robert Calaz enjoyed his finest game of the season, finishing 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs and a pair of walks. The 20-year-old outfielder is now batting .361 (13-for-36) with two doubles, four home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.179 OPS over his last 10 games.
Alan Espinal finished 2-for-5 with a home run, Roldy Brito had three hits and a stolen base, Tommy Hopfe reached base four times and scored three runs, and Ethan Hedges had two hits and two RBIs in the loss.
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (17-18), Redband (6-8), Operation Fly Together (4-4), Cafecitos (1-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (1-0), Road Grays (24-30), Harry Potter (0-1)
NEXT HOME GAME: Sunday, Aug. 23, vs. Hillsboro (First Pitch – 1:05 PM, Gates – 12:00 PM)
Hillsboro LHP Rio Britton (7-4, 4.38 ERA) vs. Spokane RHP Yuma Herrera (1-4, 6.81 ERA)
NEXT PROMOTION: Renaissance Faire Day Game – Hear ye, hear ye! Step back in time for a Renaissance-themed day at the ballpark where knights, nobles, and peasants alike can cheer for the home team. Wear your finest garb and prepare for a merry afternoon of baseball fit for a king or queen. Turkey legs will be available for purchase at the Longhorn BBQ stand! Plus, pick up your Coeur d'Alene Casino BINGO card and play along with the game to win great prizes. Then, fans can stick around the game for Ashley Catch on the Field!
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash. The Indians have played at Avista Stadium, home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat, since 1958 and have been a proud member of the Spokane community since 1903. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store are open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to 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. until the end of the game.