Cox Deals as Indians Roll in Series Opener
Published on May 20, 2026 under Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Jackson Cox matched a career-high with 10 strikeouts and Spokane put up six runs in the seventh inning as they topped Vancouver, 9-2, in front of 2,270 fans at Avista Stadium for Bark in the Park Night presented by KREM 2.
TOP PERFORMERS
Cox tied his career high in punchouts (7/3/2025) over five frames with his lone blemish coming in the first inning - a two-run shot off the bat of Jacob Sharp. The right-hander leads the Northwest League with in both innings (40.1) and strikeouts (55) while also ranking among the top 10 in average against (.242) and WHIP (1.26).
Jacob Humphrey drove in three including a tie breaking two-run double in the sixth, while Ethan Hedges and Alan Espinal each added a pair of RBIs in the win.
Austin Emener picked up the win for Spokane in his High-A debut, allowing just one hit while striking out four over three scoreless frames of relief.
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (6-5), Redband (1-0), Operation Fly Together (2-0), Cafecitos (0-1), King Carl (0-1), Star Wars (0-0), Road Grays (7-17), Harry Potter (0-0)
NEXT HOME GAME: Wednesday, May 20th vs. Vancouver (First Pitch - 6:35 PM, Gates - 5:30 PM)
Vancouver RHP Nolan Perry (1-0, 1.45 ERA) vs. Spokane RHP Jordy Vargas (1-2, 3.38 ERA)
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