Indians hold on to beat Hawks

BOISE - Boise's Jesus Morelli grounded into a forceout with the tying run on third and two out in the bottom of the ninth and the Spokane Indians held on to beat the Hawks 12-11 on Sunday night in Northwest League baseball before 1,975 at Memorial Stadium.

Jared Hoying hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning for Spokane (17-12). Indians starter Chad Bell gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings, and even though two relievers gave up six runs, Bell hung on for the win.

Alvaro Ramirez hit a home run and went 4 for 6 for Boise (16-14).

Joshua Richardson had RBIs in both the fourth and fifth innings for the Indians, who continue their three-game series with the Hawks tonight at 6:15.