Alfaro's homer in ninth lifts Indians past AquaSox

EVERETT, Wash. - Spokane's Jorge Alfaro hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Indians defeated the Everett AquaSox 7-5 in Northwest League baseball action Saturday night in front of 1,882 at Everett Memorial Stadium.

Zachary Cone's three-run shot in the first helped Spokane (15-14) take a 5-0 lead after five innings, but Everett (12-17) scored five over the next three innings to tie the game.

Spokane starter Will Lamb gave up four walks and zero hits and struck out four over four innings in a no-decision.

The rubber match of the five-game series starts today at 1 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium.