Indians Win Walk-off Thriller Over Dust Devils, 3-2
August 31, 2024 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Jose Cordova's ground ball bounced off Tri-City third baseman Arol Vera's glove and into left field as GJ Hill scampered home for the winning run in front of 5,504 fans at Avista Stadium for Armed Forces Appreciation & Fireworks Night presented by Windermere Real Estate, KHQ, & 103.5 The Game.
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Dyan Jorge reached base four times with three hits and a walk, notched his 33rd steal, and scored the game's tying run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth. The 21-year-old is batting .500 (8-for-16) over his last four games with two doubles, three RBIs, and two stolen bases.
Spokane starter Yujanyer Herrera didn't have his best stuff, but battled through 5.2 innings against the Dust Devils, allowing two earned runs while striking out four. The big right-hander sports a 2.35 ERA (30.2 IP, 8 ER) in his first five starts with the Indians since arriving in a trade from the Brewers.
Welinton Herrera, Bryson Hammer, Cade Denton, and Sam Weatherly combined for 4.1 scoreless innings of relief out of the Indians bullpen.
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NEXT HOME GAME: Saturday, August 31st vs. Tri-City - 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open - 5:30 p.m.)
Tri-City RHP Jorge Marcheco (2-7, 5.28) vs. Spokane LHP Michael Prosecky (3-3, 4.61)
Promotion - Fireworks Night presented by Washington's Lottery & Hot 96.9: It's Fireworks Night at Avista Stadium! Fireworks will begin immediately following the game presented by Washington's Lottery. Don't forget to pick up your glow necklaces in the Team Store!
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