Indians Rally for Wild 12-10 Win Over Hops
The Indians trailed the Hops, 10-2, entering the bottom of the sixth and looked in danger of slipping further back in the Northwest League standings. They just kept chipping away. Spokane plated five in the sixth and five more in the eighth—highlighted by a go-ahead two-run blast from Kelvin Hidalgo—as
The Indians trailed the Hops, 10-2, entering the bottom of the sixth and looked in danger of slipping further back in the Northwest League standings. They just kept chipping away. Spokane plated five in the sixth and five more in the eighth—highlighted by a go-ahead two-run blast from Kelvin Hidalgo—as they stunned the Hops, 12-10, in front of 3,539 fans at Avista Stadium for Bark in the Park Night.
TOP PERFORMERS
Hidalgo's home run was his 12th of the season - matching a career-high - and continued a red-hot month of August. The 21-year-old infielder is hitting .372 (16-for-43) with two doubles, two home runs, 10 RBIs, nine walks, three stolen bases and a 1.039 OPS in 12 games this month.
Tanner Thach continued his recent tear at the plate with two hits and four RBIs. Spokane's first baseman is now batting .410 (16-for-39) with two doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs and a 1.115 OPS over his last 10 games.
Robert Calaz finished 4-for-5 including a solo shot that sparked a five-run rally in the sixth. The home run was Calaz's sixth of the season and second in his last three games.
Clayton Gray drew four free passes and scored three runs while Tommy Hopfe and Roynier Hernandez each drove in a pair of runs in the win.
Dylan Crooks picked up the win with two scoreless innings of relief while Seth Clausen recorded his first save at the High-A level with a perfect ninth.
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (17-16), Redband (6-7), Operation Fly Together (3-4), Cafecitos (1-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (1-0), Road Grays (24-30), Harry Potter (0-1)
NEXT HOME GAME: Wed., August 19th, vs. Hillsboro (First Pitch – 6:35 PM, Gates – 5:30 PM)
Hillsboro LHP Caden Grice (2-6, 3.79 ERA) vs. Spokane LHP Everett Catlett (5-8, 5.40 ERA)
NEXT PROMOTION: Rosauers Family Feast Night presented by Rosauers Supermarkets, KAYU Fox 28, & 92.9 ZZU – Don't miss out! It's the final Rosauers Family Feast of the season. All hot dogs, Pepsi products, and ice cream sandwiches are only $2 all night long! Kids 12 & under can stay tuned 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 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.