Sellout Crowd Enjoys Fireworks as Indians Drop Series Finale
August 21, 2011 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA
-The Indians couldn't dig themselves out of an early 5-0 hole as they dropped their series finale against Boise 7-3 in front of a standing room only crowd of 6,823 at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented The Black Book and 103.1 KCDA. Despite the loss, Spokane still won the series two games to one.
Indians starter Santo Perez (5-3) was hit hard by the Hawks, allowing five runs on seven hits in just three innings. Hard-throwing right-hander Carlos Melo kept Boise off the board in the fifth and sixth, but Tim Stanford allowed two more runs in his 2.2 innings of work. Victor Payano closed out the game with two strikeouts in 1.1 innings pitched.
Spokane's offense was led by Brett Nicholas, who got the Indians back in the game in the fourth with a two-run home run over the Gropp Electric sign in rightfield. Guillermo Pimentel finished the game 3-4 and Edwin Garcia, Yefry Castillo, and Zach Cone all had base knocks in the loss.
The Indians are now 10-15 in the second half (30-33 overall).
The Indians embark tomorrow on an eight-game road trip to Tri-City and Eugene before returning to Avista Stadium on Tuesday, August 30th for Indians Team Photo Giveaway Night presented by Lawton Printing and SportsRadio 1510 KGA. All fans in attendance will receive a FREE 2011 Indians Team Photo courtesy of Lawton Printing. With just five games left on the home schedule, make sure to reserve your seat today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or through TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Ticket Office at Avista Stadium during regular business hours or anytime by visiting spokaneindians.com or ticketswest.com.
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