
Hops Look to Keep Volcanoes Dormant
Published on August 18, 2015 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Hillsboro Hops News Release
The Hillsboro Hops and Salem-Keizer Volcanoes play again tonight at 6:35 PM at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer, OR. The Volcanoes entered the season 15-9 against the Hops since the team relocated from Yakima, the only team in the NWL with a winning record against the reigning champions. The Hops have their number this year with an 8-2 record against SK, bringing the overall record between the two teams to 17-17.
The Hops won game 1 of the series 8-3 behind solid pitching from Tyler Bolton, and the third home run in three days for Trevor Mitsui. Infielder Josh Anderson also extended his hitting streak to 9 games by going 3x5.
Two former Hops who were promoted return tonight on rehab assignments, both from the AZL. Brent Jones will pitch for Hillsboro, and Grant Heyman will bat third and DH.
Pregame radio is at 6:05 PM on Rip City Radio 620 AM and at www.ripcityradio.com.
Northwest League Stories from August 18, 2015
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- Hops Continue Mastery of Volcanoes - Hillsboro Hops
- AquaSox Trio Shuts out Indians - Everett AquaSox
- Vancouver Victorious In Series Opener Vs. Tri-City - Vancouver Canadians
- Jebavy's Four-Hit Performance Not Enough in Opener - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
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