Sizzling Saquan Sends Spokane Soaring to Three-Game Sweep
Published on July 19, 2012 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA -The Spokane Indians didn't get mad-they got even. A week after getting swept by the Dust Devils on the road, the Indians returned the favor at Avista Stadium, finishing off the three game set against Tri-City with a 7-5 win in front of 3,773 fans for Sleep Country Foster Kids Night presented by Sleep Country USA and NOW 105.7 FM.
The team exacted their revenge on the Dust Devils thanks to a sensational night from outfielder Saquan Johnson, who tripled in a run in the second and followed that up with a two-run home run over the Supercuts sign in the bottom of the third. The 19-year-old from Elizabethtown, NC picked up four hits in the series and also chipped in three RBI and a stolen base.
Spokane's offense seems to be firing on all cylinders as the season's second half approaches, amassing 28 hits in the series, including base knocks from Johnson, Gabriel Roa, Royce Bolinger, Cam Schiller and Joe Maloney in tonight's win.
Starter Jose Valdespina held the Dust Devils to just two runs and two hits over four frames, and John Kukuruda (2-1) picked up the win in relief. Southpaw Joseph Burns pitched a scoreless ninth to notch his first save of the season and lower his microscopic ERA to 0.57.
The Indians embark on an eight-game road trip starting tomorrow with five games in Vancouver and three games in Tri-City. The team returns to Avista Stadium on Friday, July 27th for Ian Kinsler Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Alaska Airlines, KREM-2 TV, 103.1 KCDA, and Out There Monthly. On this highly-anticipated night, the first 1,000 fans and all Banner Bank Diamond Club Members will receive a limited edition bobblehead of former Spokane Indian and current Texas Rangers All-Star Ian Kinsler. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for all Spokane Indians home games are available for purchase at the Indians Ticket Office or at spokaneindians.com. Reserve your seats today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT.
Northwest League Stories from July 19, 2012
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