Dust Devils smack 14 hits in rout of Indians

PASCO, Wash. - Tri-City's Michael Ramirez had three hits, two RBIs and scored twice, and the Dust Devils pounded 14 hits in a 9-0 Northwest League baseball victory over the Spokane Indians in front of 3,204 at Gesa Stadium on Saturday night.

Spokane (8-15) starting pitcher Jose Valdespina gave up three earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four in five innings to take the loss.

Tri-City (11-12) starting pitcher Benjamin Hughes earned the win, throwing seven strikeouts and giving up two hits in six scoreless innings.

Former Gonzaga standout Royce Bollinger had two of Spokane's four hits.

The teams continue the three-game series tonight at 7:15 at Gesa.