Indians Take 2 of First 3 from Emeralds - Storybook Princess Night on Saturday
April 14, 2023 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, Wash. - Yanquiel Fernandez hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Indians topped the Emeralds, 4-2, in front of 1,730 fans at Avista Stadium for Colorado Baseball Flyaway Night presented by Spokane International Airport & 105.7 Now FM.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Fernandez struggled through his first two contests with Spokane but delivered in the clutch tonight, delivering the game's deciding runs with a two-run laser off Eugene reliever Mat Olsen (0-2).
- Sterlin Thompson: Professional Hitter. Last year's No. 31 overall pick finished 2-for-3 with a double and stolen base, and now has multiple hits in every game this season.
- Southpaws Mason Green and Evan Justice combined for 4.1 innings of scoreless relief with eight strikeouts and just two hits allowed.
- First baseman Zach Kokoska tied the game with a solo shot in the fourth inning and also reached base on a walk in his first start of the season.
PREVIOUS GAMES VS. EUGENE
Tuesday, April 11 - Former Gonzaga Bulldogs pitcher Gabriel Hughes dazzled in his return to Spokane with five perfect innings as the Indians cruised to 7-4 win over Eugene in front of 2,718 fans at Avista Stadium for Opening Night Fireworks & AAA Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Corwin Ford, KREM 2, & 93.7 The Mountain.
Wednesday, April 12 - The Indians fell in an early 8-0 hole and couldn't claw their way back in a 9-2 loss to the visiting Eugene Emeralds in front of 1,719 fans at Avista Stadium for
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS THIS HOMESTAND
- Friday, April 14th - $10,000 Back to Back Home Run Night presented by Your Local Toyota Dealers & 700 ESPN
- Saturday, April 15th - Storybook Princess Night presented by Spokane Tribe Casino, KXLY 4 News Now, & KEY 101
- Sunday, April 16th - Dollars in Your Dog Day Game presented by Great Clips
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