Zunino Slugs AquaSox Past Indians 6-5
Published on August 12, 2012 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA -There's a reason Mike Zunino was the number three overall pick in this year's MLB Draft. The ultra-talented slugger from the University of Florida ripped a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, and Everett held off a late Spokane rally in their 6-5 win in front of 5,899 fans at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented by The Black Book, 103.1 KCDA, and The Splash.
Zunino's longball was one of four hits on the night for the AquaSox designated hitter, as he fell just a triple short of the cycle while picking up four RBI. Despite Zunino's herculean effort, the Indians still found themselves in position to win, as they loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the eighth. Spokane's last chance went for naught though, as Ryan Rua popped out and Barrett Serrato struck out to end the threat.
Spokane's offense continued its second half surge as a two-run homer from Cam Schiller over the Hallmark Suzuki Grotto in the fifth and a solo shot from Preston Beck off the top of The Black Book Depot in the sixth gave the Indians a short-lived 5-3 advantage.
Starter Eric Brooks allowed one run in three innings pitched and Alec Asher struck out four AquaSox over 2.1 frames of scoreless relief.
Schiller finished the night with three hits and three RBI to raise his season average to .280.
Tomorrow is the second game of a five game series against Everett and is the Indians Baseball Card Giveaway and Pre-Game Ride the Bases Event. The first 1,000 fans and all Banner Bank Diamond Club Members will receive the 2012 edition of the Spokane Indians team baseball cards. In addition, the Spokane Indians will be hosting a Ride the Bases motorcycle ride benefiting the Rypien Foundation before the game. Riders wishing to participate can still signup tomorrow at Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson at 10:00 a.m. Kids are encouraged to stick around after the game tomorrow night for the Supercuts Post-Game Circle the Bases promotion. 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 August 12, 2012
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- Zunino Slugs AquaSox Past Indians 6-5 - Spokane Indians
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- Long ball lifts Bears to victory - Yakima Bears
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