The Indianapolis Indians batted around the order in the first inning, turned five double plays and won their first home playoff game in 15 years, defeating the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 7-3, in game one Wednesday night at Victory Field.
The last time the Indians won at home during the postseason was the title-clinching game of the 2000 Governors’ Cup finals against this same Scranton/Wilkes-Barre franchise (Red Barons).
Seven of 10 Indians batters reached safely in the opening frame with five hits and two walks. Willy Garcia singled home Alen Hanson, and Keon Broxton and Tony Sanchez each followed with a walk to load the bases with two outs.
Dan Gamache then ripped a three-run double to left field to pad the Indians’ lead, 5-0. Gamache also plated Mel Rojas Jr. on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to tie his career high of four RBIs tonight.
Tribe starter Wilredo Boscan won his seventh straight decision with a lone unearned run in seven strong innings. The right-hander is unbeaten over 13 straight appearances and 12 straight starts, dating back to the regular season.
Broxton made a highlight-reel catch in left field to save two runs and Josh Wall stranded a pair of RailRiders in his save to help seal the win.
SOURCE: Indianapolis Indians