AquaSox Strike Back in 3-2 Extra-Inning Win

Lebarron Johnson Jr. turned in a masterful performance on the mound, but the Indians stumbled in extra innings as they fell to the AquaSox, 3-2, in front of 5,914 fans at Avista Stadium for Star Wars & Fireworks Night presented by Your Local Toyota Dealers, Hot 96.9, & Nspire Magazine.

TOP PERFORMERS

A fifth-round pick out of Texas last season, Johnson turned in his best performance at the High-A level since joining Spokane at the end of May. The right-hander held a potent Everett offense to just one run on three hits while striking out six in as many innings to lower his ERA with the Indians to 3.96.

Jared Thomas led the way offensively for Spokane once again, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, and a run scored. The 21-year-old Texan continues to top the Northwest League in batting (.326), hits (86), and runs (57) while also ranking among the circuit's top five in RBI (40), OBP (.426), OPS (.918), total bases (130), and stolen bases (19).

JERSEY WATCH: Primary (11-10), Redband (4-4), Operation Fly Together (2-4), Cafecitos (1-1), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (0-1), Road Grays (11-17), Harry Potter (0-0), Oat Milkers (0-0)

NEXT HOME GAME: Sunday, June 22^nd vs. Everett – 1:05 p.m. (Gates Open – 12:00 p.m.)

Everett RHP Teddy McGraw (0-0, 2.25) vs. Spokane LHP Michael Prosecky (5-5, 3.63)

Promotion – Native Culture Day Game presented by Spokane Tribe of Indians: Join us to celebrate our historic partnership with the Spokane Tribe of Indians as we welcome all tribes in the region and highlight Native Culture in the Inland Northwest! Stick around after the game for Pizza Factory 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., 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.