Tri-City turned a close game into a rout with a seven-run seventh inning as they thumped the Indians, 9-5, in front of 3,966 fans at Avista Stadium for Pop Star Fireworks Night presented by 700 ESPN & Like Media.
TOP PERFORMERS
Everett Catlett (5-6) was the hard luck loser for Spokane after allowing just two unearned runs while striking out six over six stout frames.
Tommy Hopfe clubbed his 12th home run of the season - tied with Max Belyeu and Ethan Hedges for tops on the squad - and added a double and two runs scored.
Tanner Thach gave the Indians some hope with his third High-A home run - a three-run blast deep to right-center in the bottom of the eighth.
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (16-13), Redband (3-3), Operation Fly Together (3-3), Cafecitos (0-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (0-0), Road Grays (22-26), Harry Potter (0-1)
NEXT HOME GAME: Saturday, July 25th, vs. Tri-City (First Pitch – 6:35 PM, Gates – 5:30 PM)
Tri-City RHP Tyler Bremner (0-4, 4.70 ERA) vs. Spokane RHP Yuma Herrera (1-2, 4.47 ERA)
NEXT PROMOTION: Storybook Princess & Fireworks Night presented Your Local Toyota Dealers, KXLY 4 News Now, & K102 Country – Join us for a royal night at the ballpark featuring princesses and characters from popular tales. Wear your prince or princess costume and snap a photo with all your favorite storybook characters! Stay tuned after the game for a sparkling fireworks show with a fairytale ending!
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.