Olt ignites Indians in rout of Canadians

SPOKANE - Michael Olt went 2 for 5 with five RBIs as the Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver Canadians 10-0 in front of 4,207 at Avista Stadium on Thursday night in Northwest League baseball action.

Olt hit a three-run home run in a five-run second inning and added a two-run double in the third as the Indians scored all 10 runs in the first three innings.

Randol Rojas allowed two hits over five innings as three pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout for Spokane (14-12).

Ryan Strausborger added two hits and a run for the Indians.

Vancouver committed four errors and Wade Kirkland had two hits for the Canadians (12-15).

The teams play the fourth of their five-game series tonight at 6:30 at Avista Stadium.

Rangers sign pick: The Texas Rangers signed 12th round pick Josh Richmond from the University of Louisville and assigned him to Spokane.