Baligod leads Canadians in rout of Indians

SPOKANE - Nicholas Baligod went 2 for 3 with three RBIs and three runs scored to lead the Vancouver Canadians past the Spokane Indians 11-4 in front of 6,864 in a Northwest League baseball game on Saturday night at Avista Stadium.

Spokane starter Jose Valdespina failed to record an out in his Indians debut, walking four batters and leaving the Indians in an early 4-0 hole. Baligod extended the advantage to 6-0 on a two-run double in the fourth inning to right field.

Spokane pulled within 6-4 in the seventh as Christopher Garia hit a bases-loaded triple and later scored on a groundout by Nick Urbanus.

Vancouver scored four in the eighth, two coming on a throwing error by Spokane first baseman Barrett Serranto to take a 10-4 lead and capped the scoring on a bases-loaded walk in the ninth.

Spokane pitchers walked 10 hitters in the game.

The teams continue their five-game series today at 3:30 at Avista Stadium.