5 Straight for Emeralds
The Emerald bats were not working last night like they did over the weekend, but it did not matter. A good start from pitcher Alonso Garcia and three relievers was more than enough to lift them past Hillsboro. Garcia pitched 5 shutout innings with 4 hits, a walk, and striking out 6. The Ems scored 2 in the second inning and that was all they would need to come out on top. The Hops rallied in the seventh scoring 1. Last nights win put the Ems on a 5 game win streak and first place in the Northwest Division.
Game 2 of the three game series continues this evening at 7:05 at PK Park.
Stevens Gets London Nod
Oregon Track and Field Star Deajah Stevens secured a second bid to the IAAF World Championships in London this August. Winning the 200 Meters Sunday on the final day of the U.S. Outdoor Championship in Sacramento. Steven fell while leading the 200 meter race in the NCAA Championships earlier this month, but facing a strong headwind she finished Sunday’s race in 22.30. Stevens also qualified in the 100 meter on Friday securing a second place finish. The World Championships in London will be in August.
