Hillsboro outslugs Indians

SPOKANE — Ben DeLuzio had three hits and scored three runs as the Hillsboro Hops beat the Spokane Indians 8-5 in Northwest League baseball in front of 4,006 at Avista Stadium on Wednesday.

Hillsboro (20-13 second half) jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two innings, keyed by a two-run home run by Jason Morozowski in the second.

Chad Smith doubled and scored twice for Spokane (11-22). Seth Spivey cleared the bases in the ninth for Spokane with a three-run double, but had the rally stopped after a strikeout to end the game.

With the win, Hillsboro improved to 6-2 against Spokane this season.

The series continues tonight at 6:30.