A crisp evening in Eugene turned into a back‑and‑forth battle as the Spokane Indians edged the Eugene Emeralds 7‑6 in a High‑A Northwest League showdown.
The decisive 10th inning
With one out, Tevin Tucker drew a walk, setting the stage for a rally. Kelvin Hidalgo followed with an RBI double that put the Indians ahead, and Roynier Hernandez later added a bases‑loaded walk that capped the scoring burst.
Earlier, Walker Martin’s three‑run homer in the sixth gave the Emeralds a brief lead, but the Indians answered in the seventh when Ethan Hedges launched a solo shot, his 10th of the season, to tie the game.
Pitching was a highlight, as Yujanyer Herrera scattered two runs on seven hits while striking out eight batters, while Nathan Blasick limited damage to a single hit and an unearned run over 3 ⅓ innings.
Standout performers
Kelvin Hidalgo’s clutch RBI double and Hernandez’s patient at‑bat were pivotal, while Juan Castillo’s four hits kept the Indians’ offense humming. Martin’s three‑run blast remained a bright spot for the Emeralds.