Profar's bat lifts Indians past Devils

SPOKANE - Jurickson Profar went 4 for 5 with two runs scored as the Spokane Indians defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 11-4 in front of 6,157 in Northwest League baseball action at Avista Stadium.

Spokane (20-15) starting pitcher Miguel De La Santos allowed one hit over five innings with 12 strikeouts, but got a no-decision after the Dust Devils tied the game in the sixth inning on a double by Dustin Garneau.

Spokane scored six runs in the seventh inning, capped by a three-run double by Andrew Clark. Jacob Skole went 3 for 3 with three runs scored for Spokane.

Tri-City is 16-19.

Spokane and Tri-City play a doubleheader today starting at 5:30 p.m. A sweep would give Spokane the East Division first-half title, as would a split and a loss by Boise at Yakima. Spokane has three games left in the first half, Boise two.