Indians Rally for Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Canadians
The Spokane Indians fell into an early 2-0 hole against the Canadians and looked in serious trouble after failing to record a hit through the games first four innings. The Northwest League's first and second half champions weren't about to go down without a fight though. The Indians got one
The Spokane Indians fell into an early 2-0 hole against the Canadians and looked in serious trouble after failing to record a hit through the games first four innings. The Northwest League's first and second half champions weren't about to go down without a fight though. The Indians got one back in the fifth on an RBI single from Andy Perez and two more the next inning to take the lead over a feisty Vancouver squad. Spokane's bullpen took it from there, closing out the game with four scoreless frames as the Indians hung on for a 3-2 win over the C's at Patterson Baseball Complex in Game 3 of the Northwest League Championship Series. The Indians have a chance to clinch their first NWL title since 2008 tomorrow in Game 4 with first pitch against Vancouver at 6:35 p.m.
TOP PERFORMERS
Spokane starter Víctor Juárez stepped up in the biggest start of his young career, holding the Canadians to just two runs on four hits while striking out six.
Bryant Betancourt continued his strong series at the plate with his game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the sixth. The 20-year-old is batting .364 (4-for-11) with one double, one triple, one home run, two RBI, and a .909 OPS through the first three games against Vancouver.
Welinton Herrera (1-0), Carlos Torres, Konner Eaton, and Sam Weatherly (SV, 2) combined for four scoreless innings of relief to close out the win.
NEXT GAME - Northwest League Championship Series Game 4
Saturday, September 14th at Patterson Baseball Complex/Steve Hertz Field
First Pitch - 6:35 p.m. | Gates Open - 5:30 p.m.
Vancouver RHP Grant Rogers (3-6, 3.87) vs. Spokane LHP Michael Prosecky (3-3, 4.44)
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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.