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Spokane Indians outfielder David Paisano, left, pitcher Widfredo Boscan, and the rest of the Spokane Indians team ride a bus to Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., to play the Tri-City Dust Devils, Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians trainer Chris Gorosics works on short stop Kyle Higgins while trainer Mark Williams looks on at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians batting coach Luis Ortiz speaks with the Inlander during practic at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. Ortiz has helped the South American players adjust to life in the United States. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
SPokane Indians pitcher Ryan Schlecht, left, and outfielder Eric Fry take a break before a Northwest League game against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians catcher Doug Hogan, left, and pitcher Martin Perez stretch before a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians batting coach Luis Ortiz watches second baseman Jason Ogata take batting practice at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. Ortiz has helped the South American players adjust to life in the United States. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians second baseman Jason Ogata, right, and short stop Edward Koncel sign autographs for 14 year old Ryan Wingate, left, as 12 year old Rachel Wingate looks on at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The two Wingate children are in Richland, Wash., visiting relatives and are from Greentown, Ind. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians pitcher Wilfredo Boscan, left, ices his arm as pitcher Martin Perez looks on at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
The Spokane Indians host family of Betty, left, and John White watch the Indians play the Tri-City Dust Devils in a Northwest League game at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Whites host catcher Justin Pickett, outfielder Jared Bolden and outfielder Mike Bianucci. Host families provide accomodations, may provide some food and transportation for players, offering a home away from home for the players. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians starter Martin Perez pitches against the Tri-City Dust Devils in a Northwest League game at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians catcher Doug Hogan flies out but brings in catcher Justin Pickette during a Northwest League game against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians starter Martin Perez throws a pitch during a Northwest League game against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians catcher Justin Picket hits a base hit during a Northwest League game against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians outfielder Mike Bianucci beats the tag of Tri-City Dust Devils second baseman Eriz Wetzel to steal second during a Northwest League game at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians manager Tim Hulett, Sr. watches from the dugout as catcher Justin Pickett warms up during a Northwest League game against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. The Spokane Indians beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 13-9 that evening in a Northwest League game. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)
Spokane Indians second baseman Jason Ogata, left, short stop Edward Concel and the rest of the team congrat each other after a 13-9 victory against the Tri-City Dust Devils in a Northwest Leage at Gesa Stadium, in Pasco, Wash., Monday, August 4, 2008. (Young Kwak Special to the Pacific Northwest Inlander)