Ems Split Series with Hops
The Eugene Emeralds dropped a tough one Sunday night, falling 2-1 to the Hillsboro Hops. It’s the first time the Ems have lost back-to-back games since July 10th, finishing the six-game set with a 3-3 split. Pitching was dominant on both sides, with Eugene’s Charlie McDaniel throwing six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out six. The Ems took a 1-0 lead in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Jonah Cox, but Hillsboro rallied in the ninth with two runs to steal the win. Eugene is now 38-16 in the second half, holding a seven-game lead with 12 to play. After a day off, they open a six-game road series Tuesday in Everett.
College Football
The Oregon Ducks host Montana State Saturday at Autzen Stadium, and analysts expect a strong showing from quarterback Dante Moore. Oregon’s depth at running back and strength in pass defense are seen as keys, while fans are confident against a Montana State team still viewed as a heavy underdog. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
The Oregon State Beavers open against California Saturday night in Corvallis. Cal enters with major roster changes and questions at quarterback, while OSU is seen as the slight favorite. Analysts say line play will be crucial, but Beavers fans expect a winnable start to the season. Kickoff is at 7:30
