Spokane Indians comeback falls short in 5-2 loss to Hillsboro Hops

The Indians were unable to complete their rally in the series finale against the Hops.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:05am

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The Spokane Indians fell to the Hillsboro Hops 5-2 in the final game of their six-game High-A Northwest League series on Sunday. The Indians were able to manufacture a run in the fourth inning to take an early lead, but the Hops broke through against Spokane starter Everett Catlett in the fifth, scoring three runs to take the lead. The Hops added two more runs in the seventh to extend their advantage, and the Indians' late comeback attempt fell short.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Indians to 4-5 on the season, while the Hops improve to 4-5. The Indians will look to bounce back as they host the Vancouver Canadians in a six-game series starting on Tuesday.

The details

The Indians loaded the bases in the fourth inning and forced in a run when Jacob Hinderleider walked with two outs. But the Hops responded in the fifth, scoring three runs on an RBI triple by Avery Owusu-Asiedu and an RBI single by Brady Counsell. The Hops added two more runs in the seventh to extend their lead. The Indians made a late push in the eighth and ninth innings but were unable to complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Indians will host the Vancouver Canadians in a six-game series starting on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

The players

Spokane Indians

The High-A minor league baseball team based in Spokane, Washington.

Hillsboro Hops

The High-A minor league baseball team based in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Everett Catlett

The starting pitcher for the Spokane Indians, who allowed three runs over five innings.

Avery Owusu-Asiedu

The Hillsboro Hops player who hit a three-run triple in the fifth inning to give the Hops the lead.

Brady Counsell

The Hillsboro Hops player who hit an RBI single in the fifth inning to extend the Hops' lead.

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What’s next

The Spokane Indians will look to bounce back in their upcoming six-game home series against the Vancouver Canadians, which begins on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

The takeaway

Despite a late comeback attempt, the Spokane Indians were unable to overcome an early deficit against the Hillsboro Hops, dropping the series finale 5-2. The Indians will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to host the Vancouver Canadians in their next six-game set.