The Eugene Emeralds gave up eight runs in the sixth inning to lose the second of their three game playoff series against the Vancouver Canadians on Tuesday night. More on the game can be found in a write-up by Managing Editor Kenny Ocker.
Canadians catcher Pierce Rankin smacks a ball thrown by Emeralds pitcher Warren Slack in the seventh inning. Slack and the Emeralds put a stop to the Canadians offensive output after the sixth inning explosion but could not make up the difference, losing 10-3. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Vancouver Canadians dugout gives catcher Matt Newman high fives in celebration during the sixth inning after he scored. Newman’s score effectively closed out the game as the Canadians had a two four run outburst. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Aleson Escalante pitched for the Vancover Canadians in the 8th inning in the second game in a best of three series. The Canadians won 10-3 against the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday September 6th. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Emeralds center fielder Kyle Gaedele takes off to third base after Canadians shortstop Shane Opitz dropped the ball. Gaedele would be tagged out. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Eugene Emerald’s dugout hangs their heads after an offensive explosion from the Canadians in the 6th inning. (Tess Freeman/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Sluggo attempts to rally the crowd during the seventh inning stretch. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Emeralds third base man Duanel Jones sits alone on the bench during the eight inning. The Emeralds would go on to score one more run before being shut out in the ninth, ending the game at 10-3 and forcing a final playoff game tomorrow night at PK Park. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
