Sellout Crowd on Hand as Indians Fall 5-2
July 31, 2016 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA - The Indians just can't figure out how to beat the AquaSox. On a smoky Saturday evening in Spokane, Everett continued their season-long mastery of the Indians with a 5-2 win in front of a sellout crowd of 7,064 fans at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented by Toyota, KAYU FOX 28, Magic 790, and Spokane's Greatest Hits Key 101.
The AquaSox have now captured six of eight games against their division-rival Indians this season by a combined margin of 48-40. Everett jumped all over starter CD Pelham (0-2) scoring twice in the first and three times in the second as Spokane's southpaw struggled to find the strike zone.
The Indians bullpen helped keep the game close with Kevin Lenik and Alex Daniele combing for 7.1 innings of scoreless relief with 10 strikeouts. After some early season struggles, Lenik has been nearly unhittable for Spokane with four straight scoreless appearances totaling 9.1 innings.
Despite a herculean effort from the relief corps Spokane's offense couldn't muster a comeback as they continued their second half swoon. The Indians scored once in the fourth on an RBI single from Xavier Turner and again in the fifth on a base knock from Darius Day but they were held off the board for the final four frames on a night they struck out 11 times and failed to draw a walk.
Charles Leblanc, Seth Spivey, and Alex Kowalczyk all picked up two base hits in defeat. The loss dropped the Indians to 2-3 in the second half and 21-22 overall.
Tomorrow's game is Motorcycle Rally & Pre-Game Ride the Bases presented by Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, KHQ, and 98.9 KKZX. Rev up your motorcycles and enjoy a game of motorcycle fun! Before the game all Ride the Bases participants will have the chance to ride onto the field for the National Anthem. Those interested in participating in Ride the Bases can still sign up tomorrow at Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson (19011 E Cataldo Ave) at 9:00 AM. Spokane players will wear special edition Harley-Davidson jerseys that will be auctioned off at the ballpark. Make sure to bring your glove and a friend and join us for catch on the field following the game. The game starts at 3:30 PM with gates opening at 2:30 PM. Tickets for all Spokane Indians home games are available for purchase at the Avista Stadium Ticket Office or at spokaneindians.com. Reserve your seats today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT.
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