Indians fall to Bears in extra innings

SPOKANE - Steven Rodriguez hit a two-run double in the 11th inning as the Yakima Bears beat the Spokane Indians 8-6 in Northwest League play Friday night in front of 4,798 at Avista Stadium.

Yakima (3-1 second half) scored two runs in the ninth inning to take a 6-4 lead, but the Bears were unable to hold the advantage as the Indians scored the tying runs on a fielding error.

Gabriel Roa went 3 for 4 with two RBIs for Spokane (2-2), which went 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position.

Wagner Mateo drove in three runs for Yakima, which left 11 runners on base.

C.J. Edwards struck out five in five innings for Spokane and gave up one earned run. His ERA is now 0.95.

The teams continue their three-game series tonight at 6:30 at Avista Stadium.