Indians Rally Late For 6-2 Win Over Dust Devils
August 31, 2024 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
The Indians got a pair of home runs from Cole Carrigg and GJ Hill in a five-run eighth inning as they rallied for a 6-2 win over the Dust Devils in front of 5,327 fans at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented by Washington's Lottery & Hot 96.9.
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Michael Prosecky turned in his best outing with the Indians, tying a career high with 11 strikeouts while allowing just one run on three hits over five innings.
Cole Carrigg jolted Spokane to life in the eighth inning with a two-run, go-ahead home run into the Pepsi Porch and finished 2-for-4 with a stolen base. The 22-year-old is now tied for the Northwest League lead in home runs (14) while ranking second in stolen bases with 46.
GJ Hill followed Carrigg's shot with a three-run blast of his own to provide the final margin for Spokane. Hill now has 11 home runs (13.3 AB/HR), 10 stolen bases, and 20 RBIs in just 43 games with the Indians this season.
Carlos Torres (2-0) picked up the win with two scoreless innings of one-hit relief.
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