Indians top Volcanoes behind explosive offense

KEIZER, Ore. — Scoring five runs in the top of the ninth inning on Friday, the Spokane Indians beat the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, 13-6, in Northwest League baseball action in front of 3,342 at Volcanoes Stadium.

Spokane took an 8-3 lead in the inning, highlighted by a triple by Blaine Prescott with the bases loaded, scoring three runs. Prescott, who came off the bench, scored on a single by Charles Leblanc.

Starting pitcher Sal Mendez allowed one earned run and three hits, striking out six and walking two for Spokane (5-3).

Ryan Howard went 2 for 3 with two runs scored for Salem-Keizer (3-5).

The teams resume the series tonight at 6.