Eugene pitching baffles Indians

EUGENE, Ore. - Justin Miller scored the game's only run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the first inning, four Eugene pitchers combined for a two-hit shutout, and the Emeralds handed the Spokane Indians their fourth consecutive loss, 1-0 in Northwest League baseball action in front of 4,492 at PK Park on Friday night.

Spokane starter Christopher Hanna took the loss in a solid outing, giving up one run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven in seven innings.

Eugene's Mark Pope tossed three innings of one-hit relief for the win.

The Indians (12-19) and Emeralds (18-13) play the fourth of their five-game series tonight at 7.