Emeralds Beat Hops

The Eugene Emeralds scattered 11  hits over 9 innings last night on the road against the Hillsboro Hops.  Scoring runs in the first, fifth and 8^th innings.  Hillsboro struck back in the sixth with two runs but it was all they could muster as the Emeralds took the game 3-2.  Jose Albertos pitched 5 stron innings for the Ems striking out 7 along the way and surrendering only two hits. Keegan Thompson was credited with the win though after giving up 2 runs to the hops and striking out 3.  For the Ems, Austin Filiere got three hits as Designated Hitter and Left Fielder, Chris Carrier was 3 for 4 from the plate.  The series continues this evening at Ron Tonkin Field in Hillsboro at 7:05