Dust Devils and Emeralds Participate in Baseball Contest

The Tri-City Dust Devils (20-32 2H, 49-66) and Eugene Emeralds (33-19 2H, 71-44) played a regulation length baseball game Friday night at Gesa Stadium, with Eugene scoring 14 runs and Tri-City scoring two.

Each team batted and played defense nine times, as per the rules of baseball. The Emeralds scored in four different at-bats, scoring eight times in the 5th inning. The Dust Devils scored in two different at-bats on RBI groundouts, one by LF Steven Rivas and the other by 3B Christian Sepulveda.

The official scorer credited the win to Eugene starting pitcher Nick Swiney (4-4), and the loss to Tri-City starter John Swanda (3-1), again as required by the rules of scoring the game of baseball.

As scheduled the two teams will play another contest at 7:05 p.m. Saturday night. The Dust Devils have chosen right-hander Victor Mederos (0-1, 9.00 ERA) to be their starting pitcher. The Emeralds have selected left-hander Nick Zwack (6-1, 2.45 ERA) to do the same.

After the game a thrilling postgame fireworks show will take place thanks to IBEW Local 112. It’s also Faith Night at Gesa Stadium, with various local churches and religious organizations enjoying a night at the ballpark.

The game broadcast begins with the King Beverage Budweiser Pregame Show at 6:50 p.m. at dustdevilsbaseball.com and the MiLB First Pitch app.

Tickets for the weekend's games and the closing series against Spokane are on sale now. Ticket packages are also available and start at just $99, and special ticket rates are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information on Dust Devils single game, season, mini-plan (11, 22, 33) and group tickets, visit dustdevilsbaseball.com or call 509-544-8789.