Indians Smash Dust Devils 14-1 in Series Opener

Spokane, Wash. - The Indians notched eight extra-base hits including a three-run homer from Ryan Ritter in their 14-1 win over Tri-City in front of 3,163 fans at Avista Stadium for Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Azteca Mexican Restaurants & Corona Hard Seltzer.

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Anderson Pilar (6-2) delivered one of the finest starts from a Spokane pitcher this season. The big right-hander out of Villa Isabella, D.R., allowed just one earned run on four hits while setting a new season-high with seven strikeouts over six strong frames. Pilar lowered his ERA to 2.38 this year in 45.1 innings between three levels.

Shortstop Ryan Ritter jumpstarted the Spokane offense with a three-run homer in the first inning - his 23rd of the season - and reached base three times total on the night.

Juan Guerrero had four hits, two runs, and two RBI, Jesus Ordonez had three hits and three RBI, and Braiden Ward, Parker Kelly, and Robby Martin Jr. all had two hits in the win.

NEXT HOME GAME: 8/16 vs Tri-City (First Pitch: 6:35 p.m. – Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.)

Tri-City RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks (5-3, 3.27) vs Spokane LHP Mason Green (0-1, 5.20)

PROMOTION: Yoke's Family Feast Night & City of Spokane Valley 20th Anniversary Celebration presented by Yoke's Fresh Market, KAYU Fox 28, & 92.9 ZZU- It's the final Yoke's Family Feast of the season! All Hot dogs, Pepsi products, and ice cream sandwiches are only $2.00 all night long courtesy of Yoke's Fresh Market. Stick around after the game to participate in the Taco Bell Ball Toss benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Spokane.

ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS

The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane, Washington, and were named 2021 MiLB Organization of the Year. Avista Stadium is home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Monday through Thursday and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays. On game days, the Office and Team Store are open from 10:00 AM through the end of the game.