Eugene slams past Indians

EUGENE, Ore. — Starling Joseph homered leading off the third inning for Spokane, but a grand slam by Jonathan Sierra in the fourth inning powered the Eugene Emeralds past the Indians 6-1 in Northwest League baseball in front of 3,688 at PK Park on Friday.

Four Eugene pitchers combined to hold Spokane (22-27, 6-5 second half) to four hits as the Indians went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position.

Andy Weber and Eric Gonzalez also had RBIs for Eugene (19-30, 5-6).

Scott Engler struck out six in 4 1/3 innings for Spokane to take the loss.

The fourth game of the five-game series is tonight at 7.