Adams Walk-Off Hit Pushes Spokane into 1st Place
Published on July 19, 2011 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA -Trailing 7-3 after eight and half innings, the Indians looked in danger of falling farther back in the competitive Northwest League Eastern Division. Instead, Spokane flipped the script, scoring five runs in the 9th inning and defeating Boise 8-7 on a walk-off single from Trever Adams in front of 3,273 at Avista Stadium.
Adams' line-drive single up the middle capped of a wild final inning that included three walks, two wild pitches, and one hit batter. Drew Robinson started the rally with a leadoff walk, which was followed by a Jorge Alfaro single and a Ruben Sierra walk to load the bases.
Boise closer Bryce Shafer (1-2) then hit second baseman Rougned Odor to force in a run. Alfaro scored on the second wild pitch of the inning, and after a Zach Cone walk, Brett Nicholas' two-run single to rightfield tied the game and set up Adams' dramatic final at-bat.
Carlos Melo (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless ninth, and Andres Perez-Lobo allowed just one unearned run in four innings of work, setting the stage for the Indians amazing comeback.
The win moved Spokane into a first place tie with Tri-City in the NWL East with seven games remaining in the season's first half.
Tomorrow is game two of a three game series against the Boise Hawks and is Baseball Hat Giveaway presented by Pepsi, Arby's, and The Inlander. The first 1,000 fans in attendance and all Banner Bank Diamond Club Members will receive a FREE Spokane Indians baseball hat courtesy of Pepsi, Arby's, and The Inlander. After the game fans are encourage to stick around for a Supercuts Post-Game Circle the Bases Promotion. Listen live to all Spokane Indians games with "Voice of the Indians" Mike Boyle on SportsRadio 1510 KGA. Reserve your seat today by calling (509) 343-6886 or TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Ticket Office at Avista Stadium or anytime by visiting spokaneindians.com or ticketswest.com.
Northwest League Stories from July 19, 2011
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- Adams Walk-Off Hit Pushes Spokane into 1st Place - Spokane Indians
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