Hops drop second straight as Spokane evens their series with an 8-1 win

Just like that, the series is even.

After capturing the first two games of their six-game series with Spokane, the Hops (26-27) have dropped two straight after an 8-1 loss to the Indians on Friday night, June 7, at Avista Stadium.

Hillsboro starting pitcher Avery Short had one of his few bad outings of the season, allowing five earned runs on five hits in four innings of work.

Spokane got a run in the opening inning and three more in the third off of Short, then tallied another in the fifth, two more in the sixth, and a final run in the seventh en route to a seven-run home victory.

The Indians (29-22) were led by Kyle Karros and Cole Carrigg who combined to go 5-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs-scored.

All but one Spokane starters had a hit in the game, with three notching multiple hits.

Indians starting pitcher Chase Dollander had his way with Hops hitters, allowing no earned runs on five hits, while striking out eight and walking just one.

Offensively, Hillsboro’s Andrew Pintar and Kevin Sim each had two hits.

The Hops and Indians meet again Saturday night at 6:35 p.m.