Sierra sparks Indians to win over Eugene

SPOKANE - Ruben Sierra Jr. went 2 for 3 with two-run double in the second inning as the Spokane Indians defeated the Eugene Emeralds 4-3 in Northwest League baseball Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,953 at Avista Stadium.

Yefry Castillo hit a solo home run, his first of the season, with one out in the second inning to give Spokane (2-3) an early lead. Edwin Garcia singled to left leading off the fifth for Spokane and came around to score on a Trever Adams double to put Spokane up 4-2.

Zach Kometani went 3 for 4 with two RBIs for Eugene (3-2), which left nine runners on base.

Matthew West struck out two in the ninth to record his third save for Spokane.

The teams conclude their five-game series at Avista tonight at 6:30.