Roldy Brito's fourth hit of the game plated Tevin Tucker as the Indians walked off the Emeralds, 7-6, in front of 5,873 fans at Avista Stadium for Star Wars™ Night presented by KXLY 4 News Now, 103.9 BOB FM, & Nspire Magazine.
TOP PERFORMERS
Brito did it all for Spokane in his best night at the High-A level. The 19-year-old wunderkind singled twice, doubled, homered, drove in two and stole a base to help the Indians snapped their five-game losing streak. The Rockies No. 2 has recorded three consecutive multi-hit games and is batting .458 (11-for-24) with four doubles, two home runs, four RBI and two stolen bases over his last five contests.
Aiden May was sharp in his Spokane debut after being acquired by Colorado from Miami in a Trade Deadline deal for Victor Vodnik. The right-hander allowed just three base runners while striking out six over 4.2 innings of one-run ball.
Kelvin Hidalgo drilled a clutch three-run homer in the sixth to tie the game up and is now batting .361 (11-for-29) with one double, one home run,
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (16-16), Redband (5-5), Operation Fly Together (3-4), Cafecitos (1-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (1-0), Road Grays (23-28), Harry Potter (0-1)
NEXT HOME GAME: Sunday, August 9th, vs. Eugene (First Pitch – 1:05 PM, Gates – 12:00 PM)
Eugene RHP Hunter Dryden (3-5, 4.98 ERA) vs. Spokane RHP Jordy Vargas (2-10, 5.48 ERA)
NEXT PROMOTION: Augtoberfest Day Game presented by Samuel Adams & Alt 96.1 – Get a taste of the Bavarian tradition a few months early with AUG-tober-Fest! Purchase special tickets that include a 5 oz. tasting stein and beer tasting tokens. Pick up your Coeur d'Alene Casino BINGO card and play along during the game to win great prizes. Stick around after the game for Ashley Catch on the Field!
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash. The Indians have played at Avista Stadium, home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat, since 1958 and have been a proud member of the Spokane community since 1903. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store are open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. On game days, the Office and Team Store are open from 10:00 a.m. until the end of the game.