Extra, Extra! Hops win in extra innings
Hillsboro's 20th win and third walk-off win of the season comes in captivating fashion. In the third of five games with Tri-City, the Hillsboro Hops and Dust Devils played into extra innings, with the Hops emerging as 5-4 victors.
Hillsboro's 20th win and third walk-off win of the season comes in captivating fashion. In the third of five games with Tri-City, the Hillsboro Hops and Dust Devils played into extra innings, with the Hops emerging as 5-4 victors.
The Hops opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning, when
Hillsboro cut into the lead on a play eerily similar to former Kansas City Royals' first baseman Eric Hosmer in the 2015 World Series.
Tri-City's lead did not last past the sixth, as
For the first time at Ron Tonkin Field the extra inning rule established throughout Minor League Baseball was put into effect. The Dust Devils began the 10th inning with a runner on second base.
The Hops came to the plate in the 10th with a runner on second knowing a run would win the game. Hillsboro quickly loaded the bases but
It was all on the line for first baseman Francis Martinez. He and Tri-City pitcher
It was the third walk-off win for the Hops this season. Hillsboro has claimed the first three games of the five-game set, clinching a series victory. They will attempt to get greedy tomorrow night at 7:05 PM. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Northwest.