Emeralds hand Indians third straight defeat

EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene's Casey McElroy finished with two home runs and three RBIs, and the Emeralds handed the Spokane Indians their third straight loss, 9-4 in Northwest League baseball action in front of 2,334 at PK Park on Thursday night.

Spokane starting pitcher Santo Perez was tagged for six runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks. He struck out three.

After Eugene took a 6-2 lead through three innings, Spokane's Trever Adams hit a double to right field, scoring Nick Vickerson and Rougned Odor.

Spokane (12-18) and Eugene (17-13) play the third of their five-game series tonight at 7.