Cole, Canadians blank Indians

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Vancouver starting pitcher Taylor Cole struck out six and gave up two hits in four scoreless innings and the Canadians defeated the Spokane Indians 4-0 in Northwest League baseball action Friday in front of 4,340 at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Spokane (11-24) starter Abel De Los Santos gave up one hit and two walks while striking out two in five scoreless innings in a no-decision. He lowered his ERA to 2.29 on the season.

Balbino Fuenmayor's RBI double in the top of the sixth inning broke a scoreless tie. Jason Leblebijian followed with a two-run double, giving the Canadians (20-14) a 3-0 lead.

The teams continue their series tonight at 7 at Nat Bailey Stadium.