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Spokane Indians Pregame: NWL strikeout leader Seth Nordlin on the hill

By Dave Nichols daven@spokesman.com(509) 459-5441

The Spokane Indians (11-8) host the Everett AquaSox (9-10) in the second of a three-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

The Indians send RHP Seth Nordlin (1-2, 4.43) against the AquaSox.

Nordlin (3-1, 4.26) leads the league in strikeouts with 61 in 50.2 innings over 10 appearances and nine starts. He had 10 Ks last time out in a no decision against Boise when he allowed four runs on six hits without a walk.

The righty was a 13th round pick out of GateWay JC in teh 2017 MLB Draft.

Lineup:

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Player to watch: 1B/DH Curtis Terry. The Big Rig hit his league-leading 14th home run last night and leads the NWL in RBIs, total bases and slugging percentage. He is fourth in active players in average (.333) and second in on-base percentage (.420), behind teammate Diosbel Arias at .439.

Last night: Terry and Jax Biggers hit two-run home runs and the Indians (11-8) beat the visiting Everett AquaSox (9-10).

It was Terry’s league-leading 14th and the first of Biggers’ career.

Starter Tai Teidemann (2-2, 4.28) allowed two runs on two hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 5.2 innings. Reliever Cole Uvila struck out three in 1.2 innings.

Promotion: Fireworks Night & Nurse Appreciation. All youth baseball players can join the Spokane Indians at Avista Stadium for a pre-game Youth Clinic. Nurses can register online to receive complimentary tickets for Nurse Appreciation.

Weather: Game time – Smoky, 91; Final out – Smoky, 77.