Indians Comeback Falls Short in 7-5 Loss to Bears
Published on June 29, 2011 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA -Despite another strong showing from their offense, the Indians couldn't overcome a shaky start from Victor Payano (0-1) and a season-high five errors, as Spokane dropped the opener of a three game series against the Bears 7-5.
Yakima came into the game with just one home run on the season, but Jae Yun Kim, Zach Jones, Garrett Weber, and Daniel Pulfer all went yard against Indians pitchers on the way to a twelve hit night for the Bears. Yakima starter Teo Gutierrez (2-0) allowed four runs in five innings, and the Bears bullpen backed up Gutierrez with four innings of two-hit relief.
The Indians offensive attack was led by Trever Adams who went 3-4 with an RBI, raising his average to a team-high .394 in the process. Hirotoshi Onaka delivered two triples in his first two trips to the plate, and Guillermo Pimentel continued his hot hitting with a 2-4 night. Newcomer Drew Robinson, who arrived in Spokane from Arizona today, got the start at third base and went 1-5 including an RBI groundout in the first inning.
Kyle Hendricks twirled two scoreless innings in relief and lefty Sam Robinson made his first appearance for the Indians in the ninth, setting down the side in order.
Tomorrow is game two in a three game homestand against Yakima and is Fields of Green Night presented by Pacific Golf & Turf, 101.1 FM Rock ¬ËN' Roll's Greatest Hits, and Out There Monthly. One lucky fan will win a yard touchup courtesy of Pacific Golf & Turf. The winner will receive the professional services of the Indians Ground Crew for a day plus tips that will keep your yard looking healthy and new all year long! The game starts at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available 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.
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