Spokane Indians Fall to Tri-City Dust Devils
The Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team, faced off against the Tri-City Dust Devils in a Northwest League game at Avista Stadium. The Dust Devils took a strong lead, ultimately winning the game 8-3. Michael Wagner, a pitcher for the Indians, struggled to command his fastballs, and the team's bullpen was unable to regain control. Despite a late rally, the Indians were unable to overcome the three-run deficit.
Key Takeaways:
- The Spokane Indians suffered an 8-3 loss to the Tri-City Dust Devils, with the Dust Devils taking sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division.
- Michael Wagner, a pitcher for the Indians, fanned three batters in the second inning but also walked a batter and hit another, setting up an RBI single for Bret Berglund.
- Tri-City's offense found holes in the Spokane outfield in the third inning, leading to a 3-0 lead for the Dust Devils.
- Spokane's leadoff batter Craig Gentry, who is tied for fourth in the league with five doubles, added another double in the bottom of the third but was left on base after two flyouts.
- The Indians' bullpen struggled, with Spokane starters and relievers totaling 11 strikeouts but also walking four batters and hitting one.
- Tri-City's Michael McHenry hit a home run in the sixth inning, giving the Dust Devils a 7-3 lead, and Patrick Donovan held the Dust Devils in the seventh.
Statistics:
- Attendance: 3,708
- FANs struck out by Michael Wagner: 3
- Bases loaded by Spokane reliever John Slusarz: 1
- Walks by Spokane reliever John Slusarz: 3
- Home runs hit by Tri-City's Michael McHenry: 1
- Cemented home run by Ferrante: 1
Sources:
- The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.