Emeralds Win 5th Straight Against the Hillsboro Hops
Published on April 23, 2023 under Northwest League (NWL)
Eugene Emeralds News Release
The Eugene Emeralds were able to win both games of the double-header against the Hillsboro Hops to move to 9-4 on the season.
The Emeralds took the first game against the Hops 8-1. The Emeralds, donning their new Merry Pranksters uniforms, were able to put up 7 runs in the bottom of the 6th. Wade Meckler hit the Emeralds first Grand Slam of the season, and it propelled the Emeralds to a lopsided victory.
In the 2nd game the Emeralds wore their brand new "Exploding Whales" uniforms. It was a close fought battle, but the Emeralds were able to pull out a 4-2 win. The Hops jumped out to a 2 run lead. The Emeralds answered back quickly and by the bottom of the 4th they had the 3-2 lead. The Emeralds added an insurance run in the bottom of the 6th, with Aeverson Arteaga getting an RBI to extend the Ems lead to 2.
The Emeralds have now won 5 straight against the Hops, and they'll look to sweep the Hops tomorrow night. The Emeralds will be wearing their 2023 monarcas jerseys, with first pitch set for 6:05 P.M.
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