Indians routed by Volcanoes in opener

SPOKANE - Daniel Burkhart and Brett Krill had three RBIs apiece and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes routed the Spokane Indians 14-2 in the Northwest League baseball season opener for both teams Friday night in front of 6,166 at Avista Stadium.

Mike Murray's two-run homer highlighted an eight-run fourth inning for Salem-Keizer. Murray finished with five hits and three runs.

Spokane starter David Perez gave up four runs on five hits and two walks and struck out eight in three innings.

Jorge Alfaro had two hits for the Indians, including a solo shot in the eighth.

Cameron Lamb earned the win, giving up one run on four hits in five innings for the Volcanoes.

The five-game series continues tonight at Avista at 6:30.