Vivili rallies Indians over Vols
SPOKANE - Fernando Vivili hit a walk-off, 3-run home run to lead the Spokane Indians to a 4-3 victory over the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in Northwest League baseball on Monday night before 4,418 at Avista Stadium.
Salem-Keizer scored twice in the eighth. With the bases loaded, Skyler Ewing walked, bringing Johneshwy Fargas in to score. Ryder Jones then hit a sacrifice fly to center, which brought in Travious Relaford.
The Volcanoes put a run up in the first inning, as Fargas walked, stole second and third and came home on a throwing error by Indians catcher Jose Trevino.
Spokane tied the game 1-1 in the sixth, as Eduard Pinto scored on Seth Spivey's sacrifice fly. Pinto has singled to center to lead off the inning.
Indians starter Nick Gardewine went five innings, striking out six, walking two and allowing one run.
Spokane (12-19 second half) and Salem-Keizer (18-13) continue their series tonight at Avista at 6:30.