Indians hold off Ems in season finale

EUGENE, Ore. - Patrick Cantwell and Ryan Rua both knocked in a run in the first inning to give Spokane an early lead, and the Indians held off the Eugene Emeralds (23-17) 3-1 in the Northwest League baseball season finale for both in front of 4,388 at PK Park on Friday night.

Cantwell added an RBI single in the sixth.

Spokane (17-22) starter John Kukuruda gave up one run on four hits in six solid innings to finish 4-4.

Alec Asher gave up zero hits and struck out five in two innings to earn his fifth save.