Hanna Twirls as Gem as Indians Shut Out AquaSox 3-0
September 1, 2011 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA
-With the end of the season looming and a trip to the TicketsWest NWL Playoffs on the line, pitcher Chris Hanna (4-2) picked an ideal time for his best start of the year. The lefty dominated Everett's lineup for seven sterling innings, holding the Aquasox to just three hits and no runs, as the Indians shutout Everett 3-0 in front of 4,285 fans at Avista Stadium for Go Green Tote Giveaway Night presented by R & R Heating, KISS 98.1 FM, and Out There Monthly.
After beginning the year in the bullpen, Hanna has made his last four appearances for Spokane in the starting rotation; he's made every one of them count. In those four starts totaling 25.2 innings, Hanna has allowed just two earned runs on fifteen hits, striking out 24 against only four walks.
Hanna's impressive start was complemented by another strong night from the Indians bullpen. Jerad Eickhoff held the Aquasox off the board in the eighth inning, and Matt West used his blazing fastball to pick up his ninth save of the season.
Spokane's offense piled up 11 hits in the win, with every player in the lineup notching at least one base knock. Zach Cone drove in the first run of the game with a groundout in the second and Rougned Odor capped
off
the scoring with a two-run triple in the fifth.
The Indians remain just one game behind Boise for the final spot in the TicketsWest NWL Playoffs with two games to play in the season's second half.
Tomorrow is the fourth game of a five game series against Everett and is Raining Money Night presented by Budweiser, Cenex Zip Trip, and KIX 96.1 FM. After the game we will be dropping 2,000 $1 bills out of a helicopter to 30 lucky fans as they race to see who can collect the most money! Enter at the front gates of Avista Stadium during tomorrow's night's game for your chance to be one of the contestants .
With just two games left on the schedule after tonight, make sure to reserve your seat today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or through TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Ticket Office at Avista Stadium during regular business hours or anytime by visiting spokaneindians.com or ticketswest.com.
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Northwest League Stories from September 1, 2011
- Gagnon Blocks the Volcanoes' Flow - Tri-City Dust Devils
- Bears take 2-1 series lead, keep playoff hopes alive - Yakima Bears
- Hanna Twirls as Gem as Indians Shut Out AquaSox 3-0 - Spokane Indians
- Boise beats Vancouver - Boise Hawks
- Vancouver's road troubles continue; fall to 3-16 away from Scotiabank Field - Vancouver Canadians
- Avista Stadium Named Northwest League Field of the Year - Spokane Indians
- Bears to Play 2012 Season in Yakima - Yakima Bears
- Bears Can't Keep Up With Emeralds Scoring in Loss - Yakima Bears
- Indians Battle Elements and AquaSox in 3-1 Win - Spokane Indians
- Hitting Streak Ends in Tri-City Loss - Tri-City Dust Devils
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