Spokane Indians Spoil Hillsboro Hops' New Ballpark Debut

Robert Calaz's two RBIs lead Spokane to 7-3 victory over Hillsboro in inaugural game.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:46am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, clashing colors that breaks down a baseball game into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes, conceptually representing the competitive nature of minor league sports.A cubist interpretation of the inaugural game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark, where the visiting Spokane Indians spoiled the home team's debut with a decisive victory.Hillsboro Today

The Spokane Indians defeated the Hillsboro Hops 7-3 in the inaugural game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark on Tuesday. Spokane's Robert Calaz went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, while starting pitcher Everett Catlett threw five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts.

Why it matters

The opening of the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark was an anticipated event for the local community, but the Spokane Indians spoiled the debut with a decisive victory. This highlights the competitive nature of minor league baseball and the challenges new teams and stadiums can face when establishing themselves.

The details

Spokane's Robert Calaz drove in two runs to lead his team to the 7-3 win over Hillsboro in the inaugural game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark. Indians starter Everett Catlett had a strong outing, going five innings and allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Robert Calaz

A Spokane Indians player who went 2-for-5 with two RBIs in the game.

Everett Catlett

The Spokane Indians starting pitcher who threw five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts.

Hillsboro Hops

The home team playing in the inaugural game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark.

Spokane Indians

The visiting team that defeated the Hillsboro Hops 7-3 in the inaugural game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark.

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The takeaway

The Spokane Indians' victory over the Hillsboro Hops in the inaugural game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark demonstrates the competitive nature of minor league baseball and the challenges new teams and stadiums can face when establishing themselves in a local market.