Indians Win First Three vs. Hops, Weekend Includes Fireworks & Family Feast Night
May 12, 2023 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, Wash. - The weather is heating up and so are the Indians. Spokane got home runs from Zach Kokoska and Yanquiel Fernandez and held off a late rally from the Hops in their 11-10 win at Avista Stadium in front of 2,319 fans for Jersey Off the Back Night presented by Les Schwab Tires.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Yanquiel Fernandez, fresh off the team's first cycle in over 40 years, finished 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. The 20-year-old Cuban has 10 hits over his last three games and is now slashing .372/.400/.721 in the month of May.
- We're cuckoo for Koko pops! First baseman Zach Kokoska homered for the third consecutive game while adding a double and three RBI. The K-State alum is batting .387 this month with four home runs, 13 RBI, and a 1.505 OPS.
- Jordan Beck singled home a run in the first to extend his hitting streak to 13 games - tied with teammate Benny Montgomery for the longest in the Northwest League this season.
PREVIOUS GAMES VS. HILLSBORO HOPS
Tuesday, May 9th - Gabriel Hughes turned in his best start of the season and was backed by a strong night from the offense as the Indians rolled, 9-1, over the Hops in front of 1,918 fans and 105 dogs at Avista Stadium for SCRAPS Bark in the Park Night presented by SCRAPS.
Wednesday, May 10th - Yanquiel Fernandez completed the first cycle for the Spokane Indians in over 40 years as the home squad romped past the Hops, 18-1, in front of 1,903 fans at Avista Stadium for Go Yard Giveaway Night presented by
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS VS. HILLSBORO
- Friday, May 12th - Armed Forces Appreciation
& Fireworks Night
presented by Mallory Paint Store, KHQ, & 103.5 The Game
Help us as we honor all active-duty service men and women of our United States Armed Forces, veterans, and support organizations with a great fireworks show immediately following the game courtesy of Mallory Paint Store.
- Saturday, May 13th - Yoke's Family Feast Night
presented by Yoke's Fresh Market, KAYU FOX 28, & 92.9 ZZU
It's the second Yoke's Family Feast Night of the season! All hot dogs, Pepsi products, and ice cream sandwiches are only $2.00 all night long courtesy of Yoke's Fresh Market. And stick around after the game for Dairy Queen Circle the Bases!
- Sunday, May 14th - Mother's Day Game
presented by Radia
Northwest League Stories from May 12, 2023
- Power Surge at Spokane Snaps Hops' Losing Streak - Hillsboro Hops
- Emeralds Drop Game 4 Against the Dust Devils - Eugene Emeralds
- Wallace Unhittable, Canadians Cruise to Win, 10-2 - Everett AquaSox
- C's Stay Hot in Sun-Splashed Friday Win - Vancouver Canadians
- Indians Win First Three vs. Hops, Weekend Includes Fireworks & Family Feast Night - Spokane Indians
- Tirotta 7 RBI, Canadians Rout Sox 13-1 - Everett AquaSox
- Tribe Prevails in Epic Plunkfest - Hillsboro Hops
- Offense Explodes for 13 Runs in C's Rout - Vancouver Canadians
- Bunters Are People Too: Viñeros Lay It Down, Walk It Off - Tri-City Dust Devils
- Emeralds Drop Game 3 Against the Dust Devils - Eugene Emeralds
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
