Lavigne Lifts Spokane to Win in Series Finale
June 26, 2022 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Grant Lavigne of the Spokane Indians
(Spokane Indians)
Spokane, WASH. - Grant Lavigne's two-run homer in the seventh inning put the finishing touches on Spokane's 8-2 win over the AquaSox in front of 2,817 fans at Avista Stadium for OTTO the Mascot's Birthday Bash and Kid's Day Game.
SUNDAY'S TOP PERFORMERS
- Lavigne reached base three times in the game with a walk, double, and his fourth home run of the season. The 22-year-old has nine hits over the last five games to raise his average to a team-best .298.
- Starting pitcher Andrew Quezada improved to a perfect 5-0 on the season with six innings of two-run ball.
- Anderson Bido tossed two scoreless innings of relief and has not allowed a run over his last four appearances out of the bullpen.
- Eddie Diaz reached base three times with a single, walk, and HBP while tying for the league-lead with his 27th stolen base.
Saturday, June 25th - Five Spokane batters had multiple hits but the Indians left eight men on base in a 5-4 loss to the AquaSox in front of 4,530 fans at Avista Stadium for Storybook Princess and Book Drive Night presented by The UPS Store.
Friday, June 24th - The Indians got a strong start from right-hander Will Ethridge but Spokane's normally stout bullpen faltered late in a 7-5 loss to Everett in front of 4,451 fans at Avista Stadium for Hoopfest Court Poster Giveaway & Fireworks Night presented by The MAX at the Mirabeau Park Hotel & The Big 99.9 Coyote Country.
Thursday, June 23rd - The Indians got a solid start from Evan Shawver and held on late to defeat Everett, 6-5, in front of 3,086 fans at Avista Stadium for Dollars In Your Dog Night presented by TDS Fiber. Spokane finished the first half with a 34-30 record including a 23-11 mark at home.
Wednesday, June 22nd - Indians outfielder Bladimir Restituyo delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as Spokane emerged triumphant over Everett, 9-8, in front of 2,702 fans at Avista Stadium for Senior Grad Night presented by 105.7 NOW FM.
Tuesday, June 21st - The Indians rallied late but couldn't overcome an early five-run deficit as the fell to the visiting Everett AquaSox, 7-6, in front of 3,742 fans at Avista Stadium for Baseball Hat Giveaway Night presented by Pepsi and The Inlander.
NEXT HOME GAME
The Spokane Indians are back at Avista Stadium on Monday, July 4th for 4th of July Fireworks presented by R'nR RV Center & KREM 2. Celebrate America's Independence Day at Avista Stadium! Stick around after the game for a spectacular 4th of July Fireworks show.
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