A Late Rally Seals the Win
Spokane traveled to Nat Bailey Stadium on Wednesday night and emerged with a 5-3 victory over Vancouver, a result that underscores the team’s resilience as the Northwest League playoff picture tightens.
The win matters because the Indians must leapfrog both third‑place Everett and second‑place Vancouver to stay alive, and the triumph narrows the gap in the standings.
The offense sparked early when Ethan Hedges drove in the first run with a single, followed by a flyout from Parker Coddou, setting the tone for a contest that swung back and forth.
Seth Clausen ran into trouble in the eighth, walking three batters before issuing a fourth walk that allowed a run to score, but the Indians managed to hold the lead.
Case Williams closed the game with his first save of the season, delivering a flawless 1‑2‑3 ninth inning that sealed the 5‑3 final.
The series will resume Thursday at 7:05 p.m., giving the Indians another chance to cement their position as the league’s playoff race enters its final stretch.