Ems Rally Again In Ninth, Prevail Over 'Sox
The Eugene Emeralds continued to show their never-say-die attitude, breaking through in the 9th inning to beat the Everett AquaSox 11-6 in front of 5,033 at Funko Field.
The Eugene Emeralds continued to show their never-say-die attitude, breaking through in the 9th inning to beat the Everett AquaSox 11-6 in front of 5,033 at Funko Field.
Eugene would be forced to work from behind again on Saturday, as the Aquasox jumped out to 4-0 lead after just 2 innings of play.
The Emeralds would answer in the 4th inning, with Grayson Byrd igniting the rally with an RBI single to right, scoring
Trent Tingelstad would then promptly drill a shot to right off of reliever
Edmond Americaan began the 8th inning with a screaming double into right-center. Jake Washer followed up his effort with a single to left, allowing Americaan to glide home to tie the game at 5 apiece.
After shutting down Everett in the ensuing half-inning, the Ems grinded through the 9th to put a crooked number on the scoreboard yet again.
Travis Kuhn started the 9th on the mound for Everett, as he quickly recorded 2 outs after a double play off the bat of Ryan Reynolds. The frame soon began to unfold as Kuhn walked
After Edmond Americaan reached on a wild pitch after striking out, Jake Washer roped an RBI single to center, setting the stage for Grayson Byrd. Byrd them promptly blasted a home run to right, his 2nd of the season, putting the exclamation point on a 6-run inning for the Ems, as they coasted to an 11-6 victory.
The Ems will again face the Aquasox on Sunday afternoon at Funko Field, with first pitch scheduled for 4:05pm. Be sure to listen live on 95.3 The Score.
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