Return of Spokane Indians baseball in 2021

A year without Spokane Indians baseball was emotionally devastating for fans, players and team staff alike. For lovers of America's pastime, a summer without baseball wasn't really a summer at all. Fans, players and team employees all said they felt empty in 2020 without being able to come to a ballpark.

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Sat., Sept. 25, 2021

Spokane Indians’ outfielder Daniel Montano smiles during a practice before facing the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday at Avista Stadium in Spokane.

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The Spokane Indians dial in their swings during batting practice before facing the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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The Spokane Indians go through warm-ups before facing the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Indians fans arrive and head to their seats to watch their team take on the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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Lincoln Wayne Dietz, 3, rides into Avista Stadium on the shoulders of his father Cameron Dietz as the Spokane Indians take on the Eugene Emeralds last Wednesday.

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Joe Harari, right, gives the thumbs up as he and his pal Stormy Weather's, left, as the sun sets and they head to their seats to watch The Spokane Indians and Eugene Emeralds battle it out on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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A fan takes his seat as the sun sets and the Spokane Indians take on the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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A face mask, snacks and drinks are some of the necessary accessories for fans to watch the The Spokane Indians take on the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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Mike Boyle, the voice of the Spokane Indians calls their game against the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Indians pitcher Chris McMahon throws the opening pitch as his team faces the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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The Spokane Indians' fans react as the game unfolds between their team and the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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Fans and the Spokane Indians dugout watch as pitcher Chris McMahon throws against the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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While making his rounds between staff members Otto Klein Senior Vice President of the Spokane Indians pauses to watch the action unfold as his team faces the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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The Spokane Indians' Jared Biddy and Stephen Jones watch from the bullpen as their team faces the Eugene Emeralds on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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The sun sets as fans wait in line at the Spokane Indians' concession stand on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, at Avista Stadium in Spokane, Wash.

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