Indians Outlast Canadians in Sunday Slugfest
July 23, 2023 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, Wash. - Nick Kent hit two home runs as part of a career day at the plate and the Indians held off a furious rally from the Canadians for an 11-8 win in front of 3,460 fans at Avista Stadium for the Native Culture Day Game presented by Spokane Tribe of Indians.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Nic 'Clark' Kent hopped into a phone booth and transformed into Superman at the plate on Sunday afternoon. The 23-year-old had his first career multi-home run game and finished 4-for-4 with a one double, three RBI, and two runs scored.
- Shortstop Ryan Ritter got the scoring started with a solo shot in the second inning and finished a single short of the cycle while driving in three and scoring twice.
- A.J. Lewis's three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth proved to be the difference in the game as the Canadians scored three times in the top of the ninth.
NEXT HOMESTAND: August 8th - 13th vs. Hillsboro Hops
The Indians hit the road for a pair of series in Eugene and Everett before returning to Avista Stadium on Tuesday, August 8th for the start of a six-game set against the Hillsboro Hops (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate). That homestand features SCRAPS Bark in the Park Night, a pair of Firework Nights, and the Augtoberfest Day Game.
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- Emeralds Shutout Hops in Series Finale - Hillsboro Hops
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- Emeralds Score 13 for Third Time in Five Games - Hillsboro Hops
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- Early Offense, Great Pitching Net C's Series Win - Vancouver Canadians
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