Knight's Walk-Off Winner Caps Comeback Victory Over Vancouver
Los Monarcas de Eugene (10-7, 26-29) won in thrilling fashion on Sunday evening, coming from behind to defeat the Vancouver Canadians (5-11, 20-35) by a final score of 3-2 in front of 3,764 fans at PK Park.
Los Monarcas de Eugene (10-7, 26-29) won in thrilling fashion on Sunday evening, coming from behind to defeat the Vancouver Canadians (5-11, 20-35) by a final score of 3-2 in front of 3,764 fans at PK Park.
Suiting up in alternate black uniforms, the Eugene Emeralds transformed into Los Monarcas de Eugene as part of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversion initiative.
Just hours removed from arriving back in the Emerald Valley after making the long trip home from Boise, the Ems aimed to snap a mini two-game skid and stay in the second half playoff hunt as they opened a three-game home series against Vancouver, the C's only regular season trip to Eugene this season.
Both offenses were held at bay through the first three innings thanks to strong performances from each side's starting pitcher, but the Canadians struck twice in the top of the fourth to take the game's first lead. With
However, Vancouver's lead proved to be short-lived as the Emeralds responded with their own pair of runs to tie the game. With Jacob Olson on second base and two outs, newcomer
Again, both pitching staffs dug in as neither side threatened much until the ninth inning when
Vancouver started the bottom of the ninth by bringing on new pitcher
With the win, the Emeralds remain 1.0 game behind the Hillsboro Hops in the race for the second-half South Division crown. Eugene is aiming to claim it's third Northwest League title in four seasons after winning the Freitas Cup in 2016 and 2018.
Emeralds starting pitcher Chris Clarke was once again superb in limited duty, tossing 3.0 scoreless innings while surrendering just two hits and one walk along with four strikeouts.
After Clarke exited, Blake Whitney entered for yet another long relief outing, allowing four hits, one walk and two runs in 4.0 innings of work, striking out six Canadians batters in the process.
Hunter Bigge capped the pitching performances on the mound for the Ems, firing 2.0 scoreless innings with one hit, one walk and two strikeouts.
The Emeralds look to claim a series win over the Canadians on Monday with 2019 Chicago Cubs 3rd rounder Michael McAvene slated to start on the mound. Monday is Mixed Up Monday, Good Karma Monday (presented by Yogi) and HDC Vodkarita Monday (presented by Heritage Distilling Company).
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