The Indians settle for a series split with the AquaSox

June 2, 2024 – Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians Press Release

The AquaSox came out swinging in Sunday’s series finale, scoring nine runs in the game’s first five innings and holding on late for a 9-5 victory over the Indians at Avista Stadium. Despite the loss, Spokane (27-19) still split the series with Everett (23-27) and remains two games ahead of Eugene (26-23) for first place in the Northwest League.

TOP PERFORMERS

Cole Carrigg followed up last night’s 4-hit performance with three singles, a walk and an RBI and is now hitting .643 (9-for-14) over his last three games. The 65th overall pick in last year’s draft leads the NWL in stolen bases (21) and triples (6) and ranks in the top 10 in the circuit in slugging, OPS, hits, extra-base hits and total bases.

Right-hander Sergio Sanchez has struck out four in two frames of scoreless relief and has allowed just one earned run in his last seven appearances spanning 11.1 innings.

Dyan Jorge and Jean Perez both had two hits and an RBI in the loss.

CEAS JERSEY: Mayor (8-6), Redband (4-3), OFT (1-2), Cafecitos de Spokane (1-0), Expo ’74 (1-2), King Carl (1-0), Star Wars (0-0), Marvel (0-0), Grays (11-6), Reds (0-1)

Next home game: Tuesday, June 4, vs. Hillsboro – 6:35pm (Gates Open – 5:30pm)

Hillsboro TBD vs Spokane RHP Víctor Juárez (1-2, 3.53)

Promotion – Youth Sports Day presented by nomnom & Family Guide: Calling all youth athletes! Wear your team jersey and join us as we celebrate all the local youth sports groups in Eastern WA and Northern ID. The Spokane Indians will be wearing their special Expo ’74 uniforms and fans are encouraged to bring a glove and stay after the game for the Pizza Factory Catch on the Field!

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