Three Home Runs Launch Ems to 2nd Straight Victory
NWL Eugene Emeralds

Three Home Runs Launch Ems to 2nd Straight Victory

Published on May 17, 2025 under Northwest League (NWL)
Eugene Emeralds News Release


EUGENE, OR - The Emeralds defeated the Spokane Indians by a final score of 6-1 for the 2nd straight night. It's also the Emeralds 2nd straight win and they'll have an opportunity for a series split in tomorrow's series finale.

Spokane jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning. Braylen Wimmer hit a 1 out double. Cole Messina drew a walk to put runners at the corners with 2 outs. Messina took off to steal 2nd but realized he was going to be thrown out. He pulled a savvy move on the base path and got caught in a rundown. That allowed Wimmer enough time to score from 3rd base before Messina was out to end the inning.

The Emeralds instantly responded with a pair of runs in the home half of the 1st. Jonah Cox hit a single and with 2 outs Quinn McDaniel crushed his 2nd home run of the week to give the Ems a 1 run lead. The home run traveled 393 feet and had a 103 mph exit velocity.

In the 4th inning Eugene was able to extend out its lead. Onil Perez crushed a solo home run to give Eugene a 3-1 lead. It was the first home run of the year for Perez and it traveled 393 feet with a 99 mph exit velocity.

In the 6th inning the Emeralds were able to start pulling away from Spokane. Cole Foster singled and Jack Payton drew a 5 pitch walk to put a pair of runners on for Bo Davidson. Davidson crushed a no doubt home run to left center field. It was Davidson's 5th home run of the season and it gave Eugene a 6-1 lead. The home run had an exit velocity of 107 mph and traveled 415 feet.

That proved to the final run of the game tonight as Eugene won by a final score of 6-1 for the 2nd straight evening.

Eugene's bullpen was great once again as the Emeralds saw 6 different pitchers in tonight's victory. Brayan Palencia got the spot start and gave up just the 1 run. Eugene then turned it to 5 different bullpen arms. All 5 of the pitchers combined to strike out 7 and allow just 4 hits while not giving up a run. Austin Strickland picked up his 3rd victory of the season.

Eugene will close out the series against Spokane tomorrow. First pitch is set for 4:05 PM for the series finale with Shane Rademacher on the mound for the Emeralds.

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