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

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

From staff reports

Mason Green was dominant for seven innings, Juan Guerrero had a big night at the plate and the Spokane Indians beat the Everett AquaSox for the second night in a row, 8-5 at Avista Stadium on Wednesday.

The Indians (26-17) moved 3½ games ahead of Eugene (24-22) in the race for the Northwest League first-half crown.

Green improved to 4-2 on the season. He struck out 10 and allowed two runs on three hits, walking one. He gave up a homer and threw 96 pitches, 64 for strikes.

Guerrero started the scoring in the first inning with a three-run home run and added an RBI single in the fifth.

Indians catcher Jesus Ordonez went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs .

Last-place Everett fell to 20-26.

The six-game series continues Thursday at 6:35 p.m.