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Spokane Indians starter Sean Sullivan goes distance, loses to Everett 1-0

UPDATED: Thu., May 30, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Juan Guerrero knocks in four, Spokane Indians beat Everett 8-5

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  High school sports

‘Just a wimpy kid’: Gerry Lindgren’s self effacing style prepared him for track greatness

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

Gerry Lindgren didn’t think he had a chance to beat the Soviets in 1964.

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Sports >  High school sports

Northeast A League celebrates scholar-athlete of the year award winners

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

The Northeast A League celebrated its class of 2024 scholar-athletes of the year during a luncheon at Kalispel Golf and Country Club on Wednesday. Each of the member schools nominated a boys and girls athlete to be recognized for their athletic and academic achievement.

Sports >  High school sports

Brynn McGaughy, five-star class of ‘25 prospect, commits to Washington Huskies women’s basketball

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

Brynn McGaughy, a five-star prospect and class of 2025 6-foot-3 forward from Colfax High School, has committed to the University of Washington women’s basketball program, she announced with an Instagram post.

Sports >  High school sports

Rogers’ Emily Peabody, Yadira Covarrubias celebrated for signing college offers

UPDATED: Tue., May 28, 2024

Though Emily Peabody and Yadira Covarrubias had already signed their national letters of intent a couple of weeks ago, the pair were lauded at Rogers High School on Tuesday in a ceremony in front of their families and coaches.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Kyle Karros homers, then Spokane Indians use ‘small ball’ to edge Everett 8-7 in extra innings

UPDATED: Tue., May 28, 2024

Most pitchers begin their careers as a starter. But there comes a time in almost every pitcher’s career when they either figure out how to get batters out the third time through the lineup, or they transition to reliever. For some, that realization comes early in the process. Others might have the choice made for them in their journey toward the big leagues.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

The ‘Unicorn’: Lefty Sean Sullivan succeeding with deception, guile more than explosive fastball

UPDATED: Mon., May 27, 2024

In the modern game, pitching is all about triple-digit fastballs, spin rates and “sweepers.” But Spokane Indians starter Sean Sullivan is a bit of a throwback, surviving on deception and guile to make his low-90s fastball play bigger than it is.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Kyle Karros knocks in two, Spokane Indians split series with 7-2 win over Eugene

UPDATED: Sun., May 26, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  High school sports

Anniversary of Gerry Lindgren’s historic year to be celebrated at Rogers High School

UPDATED: Sat., May 25, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians offense sputters in 3-2 loss to Eugene

UPDATED: Sat., May 25, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  High school sports

State roundup: University, Riverside, Inchelium softball take third at state; St. George’s boys, girls win 2B track titles

UPDATED: Sat., May 25, 2024

Roundup of Saturday’s high school state tournament action. For all box scores and recaps please visit our results page online.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Chase Dollander goes six strong, Spokane Indians beat Eugene 9-2

UPDATED: Fri., May 24, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  High school sports

State roundup: Maliyah Mann leads top-seeded University softball into 3A semis; Almira/Coulee-Hartline baseball reaches 1B title game

UPDATED: Fri., May 24, 2024

Softball: Maliyah Mann struck out nine in a five-inning four-hitter and hit a three-run home run in the first inning as top-seeded University (23-1) romped to a 14-1 win over ninth-seeded Roosevelt (19-7) in a State 3A quarterfinal at Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Bryant Betancourt homers, paces Spokane Indians over Eugene 9-3

UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  High school sports

State softball roundup: Mead falls in 3A play-in game; Lakeside advances in 1A

UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  High school sports

State tennis preview: University junior Kailee Alteneder takes on singles in third trip to state

UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2024

University junior Kailee Alteneder might have a name that’s a little tough to pronounce, but she’s making a name for herself on the Greater Spokane League – and state – girls tennis circuit.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians victimized by long ball, Eugene takes over first with 8-3 win

UPDATED: Wed., May 22, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians roughed up in Eugene 12-5; Braiden Ward promoted to AA-Hartford

UPDATED: Tue., May 21, 2024

EUGENE, Ore. – Alexander Suarez hit two home runs and the Eugene Emeralds beat the visiting Spokane Indians 12-5 at PK Park on Tuesday.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Kyle Karros hits walk-off three-run homer, Spokane Indians come back to beat Vancouver 10-9

UPDATED: Sun., May 19, 2024

Relief pitching can be a bit of an adventure, especially in the minor leagues. There’s often no margin for error when the score is close late. Both teams were reminded of that in Sunday’s game.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Braiden Ward continues heater, Spokane Indians sweep Vancouver 7-6, 17-1

UPDATED: Sat., May 18, 2024

Some years a team will just have another team's "number." There's not really much of a difference between the records of the first-place Spokane Indians and the third-place Vancouver Canadians, but for whatever reason the Indians have had the better of play when the teams have met this season.

Sports >  High school sports

State/district roundup: Gonzaga Prep baseball wins first-round game, falls in state quarterfinal; Riverside softball takes district title

UPDATED: Sat., May 18, 2024

Roundup of Saturday’s high school state and district tournament action. For all box scores and recaps please visit our results page online.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Braiden Ward goes deep twice, but Spokane Indians lose to Vancouver 7-3

UPDATED: Fri., May 17, 2024

Sean Sullivan, the Colorado Rockies’ second-round pick in last year’s MLB draft, entered play on Friday having allowed six earned runs in five games this season, pitching to a 1.95 ERA over 27⅔ innings.

Sports >  High school sports

State/district roundup: Mt. Spokane softball upends U-Hi in 3A district title game; Liberty takes 2B district title

UPDATED: Fri., May 17, 2024

From staff reports

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Bryant Betancourt paces offense, Spokane Indians down Vancouver 8-6

UPDATED: Thu., May 16, 2024

Bryant Betancourt went 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs and the Spokane Indians beat the Vancouver Canadians 8-6 at Avista Stadium on Thursday.