SPOKANE, WA – The Tri-City Dust Devils used a strong outing by pitcher Ethan Katz and the bat of first baseman Jeff Kindel to escape the heat at Avista Stadium with a 10-7 victory. Spokane did mount a comeback in the bottom of the ninth with three runs, but a simple groundout ended the night for the Indians.

Third baseman Steve Marquardt drove in designated hitter Billy Killian to start the rally for the Indians in the ninth. Left fielder Chris Davis singled to left for another RBI, and then the Dust Devils’ George Delgado walked in the Indians’ final run as centerfielder Grant Gerrard would ground into a force play to end the game.

Spokane’s starting pitcher Brett Zamzow had a solid outing in four innings, giving up only one earned run and striking out three. However, relief pitching would allow seven more runs and provide a deficit that just couldn’t be overcome.

Indians’ catcher Chad Tracy continued his excellence at the plate, going 3 for 4 with a home run. And Davis continued to improve his batting average after his three home-run symphony yesterday with a 2 for 5 performance that drove in two runs.

Tomorrow is Bike Night at Avista Stadium, presented by NewsRadio 920 AM and OutThere Monthly as the Spokane Indians play the second contest of their three-game series. The first pitch of the game is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Indians at (509) 535-2922 or visiting www.spokaneindiansbaseball.com. Make It An Indians Summer!