Comeback Falls Short, Ems Lose Series
It was a night for the dogs at PK Park, as man's best friend was on hand for the annual Dog Day. Unfortunately the Eugene Emeralds could not get the offense going until late as they fell 5-3 to the Hillsboro Hops in front of 2,169 at PK Park.
It was a night for the dogs at PK Park, as man's best friend was on hand for the annual Dog Day. Unfortunately the Eugene Emeralds could not get the offense going until late as they fell 5-3 to the Hillsboro Hops in front of 2,169 at PK Park.
It started quickly for the Hops (13-7, 38-21) against starter Zach Mort (0-2) when
Mort got
Mort gave up a single to Will Gorman before striking out
From there Mort settled in, only giving up a walk and a single in the next three innings. He threw a career high four innings total, giving up four hits and two runs while walking two and striking out five.
Albertos only made it through a third of an inning, giving up three runs on three walks, a hit, and a strikeout.
Riley McCauley came on and closed out the inning, and then pitched a perfect sixth. It was in the bottom of that inning when the Ems (9-11, 23-35) started their comeback. Caleb Knight walked to lead off the bottom of the sixth before Kelli and D. J. Artis flew out.
Andy Weber then drew a walk off
A wild pitch scored Fennell and made it a 5-3 game, but the Ems could get no closer after Santana struck out Velazquez to end the inning and threat.
The Ems will look to avoid the sweep as they send Paul Richan to the mound on Thursday. The Hops will counter with righty