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Spokane’s Pitcher Tries to Return Strong After Injury
Washington, USA, Spokane,Sunday, June 7, 2026
Gabriel Hughes Returns to the Field: A Rehab Game at Avista Stadium
Former Gonzaga standout Gabriel Hughes, now in the Colorado Rockies system, faced a rehab game at Avista Stadium to shake off a side‑muscle injury.
- Performance Highlights
- Pitched six innings, striking out six batters.
Allowed only two hits and a walk.
- Outcome
- Spokane Indians fell 4–2 to the Hillsboro Hops in a high‑stakes series.
- Season Context
- Hughes had a rocky 2023, spending much of the year on the disabled list after elbow surgery.
He returned early this season but was placed back on the injured list when discomfort flared.
- Pitching Arsenal
Mixed a fastball, slider, and change‑up with a new sweeper pitch that kept hitters off balance.
- Key Moment
Catcher Alan Espinal threw out a would‑be base stealer, boosting Hughes’ confidence.
- Game Flow
- The game remained scoreless until the fifth inning.
- A series of errors and strategic plays allowed Hillsboro to pull ahead and maintain the lead through the final inning.
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