Messinger's Big Night Powers Spokane in 8-6 Win
April 11, 2025 - Northwest League (NWL)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane third baseman Skyler Messinger homered and drove in four as the Indians defeated the Canadians, 8-6, in front of 2,470 fans at Avista Stadium for Storybook Princess Night.
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After the C's jumped on Jordy Vargas for two quick runs in the top of the first, Messinger provided a quick answer for Spokane with a towering three-run shot off Vancouver start Jackson Wentworth. He later added a run-scoring single in the seventh inning to finish the night with a season-high four RBI.
Jared Thomas finished with two hits and two RBI to extend his hitting streak to six games-including three consecutive multi-hit efforts-while Aidan Longwell reached base three times on a pair of singles and walk.
Isaiah Coupet allowed just one earned run over four innings of relief with Welinton Herrera recording a one, two, three ninth inning for his second save of the season.
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