Boise slips past Indians back into first

BOISE - Three Boise pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Hawks moved back into first place in the Northwest League East Division with a 3-0 win over the Spokane Indians in front of 2,593 at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night.

Juan Serrano allowed three hits over five innings with two strikeouts to get the win. Aaron Kurcz struck out two in two innings of relief to get the save. Carlos Rojas also allowed one hit over two innings for Boise (18-14), which took two of three games in the pivotal first half series.

Randol Rojas allowed eight hits over six innings to take the loss for Spokane (17-14). Brett Nicholas went 2 for 3 for Spokane, which opens a three-game series with Yakima tonight at 6:30 at Avista Stadium.