Staine Stifles Ems in Spokane's 3-0 Win
Connor Staine tossed six superlative innings and GJ Hill added three hits as the Indians shut out the Emeralds, 3-0, in front of 3,370 fans at Avista Stadium for the Native Culture Day Game presented by the Spokane Tribe of Indians. TOP PERFORMERS Staine was excellent for the third consecutive
Connor Staine tossed six superlative innings and GJ Hill added three hits as the Indians shut out the Emeralds, 3-0, in front of 3,370 fans at Avista Stadium for the Native Culture Day Game presented by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
TOP PERFORMERS
Staine was excellent for the third consecutive outing, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out seven. The right-hander out of Central Florida has given up just one earned run over his last three appearances totaling 18 innings (0.50 ERA) to lower his season ERA by a run and a third.
Hill, the son of 13-year MLB veteran Glenallen Hill, doubled twice among three hits and is now batting .450 (9-for-20) with four extra-base hits in his first five games with the Indians.
Carson Skipper tossed two scoreless innings with three strikeouts while Zach Agnos went 1-2-3 in the ninth for this tenth save of the season.
KING CARL JERSEY AUCTION: Add some punch to your wardrobe with game-worn and autographed King Carl jerseys! These player-exclusive uniforms feature shimmer embellishments on the number and front logo with proceeds benefiting the Sandy Williams Fund for the Carl Maxey Center. Visit spokaneindians.com/auction to place your bids now!
JERSEY WATCH: Primary (10-9), Redband (5-4), OFT (3-2), Cafecitos de Spokane (1-0), Expo ’74 (2-2), King Carl (1-1), Star Wars (1-0), Marvel (0-0), Greys (17-7), Reds (0-1)
NEXT HOME GAME: Thursday, July 4th vs. Tri-City – 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open – 6:00 p.m.)
Promotion – 4th of July Fireworks Night presented by Washington Department of Veterans Affairs & KHQ: Celebrate America's Independence Day at Avista Stadium! Stick around after the game and we'll hit the lights for a spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Show!
ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS
The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash., and play at Avista Stadium, home of the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Military & Veteran Ticket. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Monday through 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. through the end of the game.