Sellout Crowd on Hand as Indians Fall to Canadians
July 9, 2011 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA - With a sold-out crowd of 6,876 fans on their feet and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Braxton Lane came to the plate with a chance to cap off a dramatic comeback. The leftfielder nearly did, lifting a high fly ball to centerfield that was held up by a stiff wind and caught by Vancouver outfielder Jonathan Jones, as Spokane's furious rally fell just short in a 9-7 loss during Yoke's $1 Family Feast Night.
The Indians trailed 9-5 heading into the ninth, but pushed two runs across on RBI singles from Jorge Alfaro and Hanser Alberto. After Canadians pitcher Drew Permision allowed four hits and a walk in the inning, submariner Philip Brua picked up the save, coaxing Lane's fly ball out. Vancouver's Travis Garrett (2-1) captured the win with 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.
Spokane's offense was once again led by first baseman Brett Nicholas, who finished 3-4 with two RBI's, including a monster home run to dead centerfield. Catcher Jorge Alfaro delivered three more hits to raise his average to .345.
The game was followed by a Park University Post-Game Movie.
Tomorrow is the third game of a five game series against the Vancouver Canadians and is Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Mattress Outlet, KXLY4 HD, Coyote Country 99.9 FM, KXLY Newsradio 920, Northwest Women's Magazine, City of Spokane Water Stewardship Program, ITRON, Odom, Pepsi, and Ross Printing. Indians players will be wearing special pink jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game in a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In addition, the Spokane Indians will be hosting a
Pitch for the Cure Breast Cancer Walk
before the game. For details, visit spokaneindianspitchforthecure.com. Reserve your seat today by calling (509) 343-6886 or TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Ticket Office at Avista Stadium or anytime by visiting spokaneindians.com or ticketswest.com.
Northwest League Stories from July 9, 2011
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- Volcanoes Game Tonight Features World Series Trophy - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
- Sellout Crowd on Hand as Indians Fall to Canadians - Spokane Indians
- Extra! Extra! Bears Win in 13 Innings - Yakima Bears
- C's escape Avista Stadium leaving Indians with bases loaded in bottom of 9th - Vancouver Canadians
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