Ward's Speed Leads Indians in Thrilling 7-6 Win

Speed, for lack of a better word, is good. Spokane second baseman Braiden Ward reached base five times and stole a team-record six bases as the Indians defeated the Emeralds, 7-6, in front of 4,139 fans at Avista Stadium for Storybook Princess & Fireworks Night presented by Spokane Tribe Casino & KEY 101.

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Ward set the tone early for Spokane, reaching on a hit-by-pitch before stealing second, third, and home in the bottom of the first inning. Ward's six total steals, including a theft of home, had not done in the Minors since at least 2005 and not done in AL/NL history dating back to 1901. The former UW Husky standout finished the night 3-for-3 with two doubles and three runs scored, boosting his OPS to a Northwest League-best 1.068.

Shortstop Dyan Jorge had a pair of singles and three RBI while Kyle Karros, Juan Guerrero, Bryant Betancourt, Jesus Ordonez, and Parker Kelly all had a hit in the win.

The dynamic duo of Carson Skipper (2-0) and Zach Agnos combined for 2.2 innings of scoreless relief to help the Indian even their series with the Emeralds at two games apiece.

JERSEY WATCH: Primary (4-5), Redband (2-0), OFT (1-0), Cafecitos (0-0), King Carl (1-0), Expo ’74 (0-0), Star Wars (0-0), Marvel (0-0), Road Grey (7-1)

NEXT HOME GAME: Saturday, May 4th vs. Eugene – 5:09 p.m. (Gates Open - 4:00 p.m.)

Eugene LHP Jack Choate (0-0, 2.57) vs. Spokane RHP Connor Staine (0-0, 1.13)

Promotion – Expo '74 Celebration & Fireworks Night presented by Holliday Heating + Cooling + Electric & K-102 Country: Catch the “Spirit of ‘74” at Avista Stadium as our Expo '74 uniforms make their on-field debut 50 years to the day that Expo ’74 kicked off in Spokane! Fireworks will begin immediately following the game presented by Holliday Heating + Cooling + Electric. Don't forget to pick up your glow necklaces in the Team Store. Grab your Coeur d'Alene Casino Baseball Bingo card on your way in and play along to win great prizes throughout the game!

ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS

The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Washington, and play at historic Avista Stadium, home of the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat. The Indians were recognized with the 2023 CommUNITY Champion Award by MiLB. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. Ticket packages are available now at spokaneindians.com or by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886). The Spokane Indians Office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Spokane Indians Team Store is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.