Leyton Delivers, Robinson Homers Again!
The Hillsboro Hops defeated the Eugene Emeralds 5-2 in game two of the series at Ron Tonkin Field. The Ems led for most of the game, but the Hops prevailed with late inning rallies in the seventh and eighth inning. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes also won, which clinched the first half
The Hillsboro Hops defeated the Eugene Emeralds 5-2 in game two of the series at Ron Tonkin Field. The Ems led for most of the game, but the Hops prevailed with late inning rallies in the seventh and eighth inning. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes also won, which clinched the first half in the South Division of the Northwest League.
The Arizona Diamondbacks 34th overall pick Drey Jameson made his professional debut Sunday afternoon. The right-handed flamethrower got off to a rocky start, giving up a single and two walks to start the game. Jameson responded with a strike out and pop out before giving up a lone earned run on a balk. Conor Grammes (fifth round selection) pitched a scoreless second inning with two punchouts. The Ems added another run in the top of the fourth to take a 2-0 lead.
Initially, the Hops had no answer for Emeralds starter
The Hops magic continued with three runs in the bottom of the eighth. Leyton struck again, driving in
Tommy Henry