Boise blanks Spokane

BOISE – The Northwest League season has been difficult enough for the Spokane Indians, but playing the Boise Hawks has only added to the misery.

Jose Ceda (1-0) pitched five innings of one-hit ball, and Tyler Colvin hit an inside-the-park grand slam Wednesday as Boise blanked Spokane 9-0 at Memorial Stadium.

Spokane (22-47) is 1-10 this season against the East Division-leading Hawks (40-29).

The Indians lost their third consecutive game and have dropped 18 of their last 21.

Spokane’s Craig Gentry went 2 for 4, including his 13th double.

After tonight’s final game with Boise, Spokane will close out the season with six games against Yakima.

The first three, starting Friday, will be home at Avista Stadium.

“Catcher Chad Tracy and first baseman Chris Davis were Spokane’s representatives on the NWL all-star team, announced Wednesday.