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Hillsboro Stuns Volcanoes, Walks off in Opener

HILLSBORO, Ore.- Hillsboro defeated the Volcanoes in walk-off fashion 5-4 Tuesday night, scoring two runs in the ninth at Ron Tonkin Field. Eric Sim (0-1, 0.00 ERA) was handed a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning but was in trouble right away, allowing a leadoff double to Zach Nehrir. Dane McFarland then drew a walk, putting the winning run on base. Sim nearly escaped the jam, striking out Luis Veras and corralling ... Full Story