What started as a scoreless pitchers duel turned disastrous in the fifth inning as the Eugene Emeralds leaked eight runs to the visiting Boise Hawks and never recovered. Using a total of five different pitchers throughout the game, the Ems’ pitching staff failed to hit their stride as the team’s bats stayed equally as ineffective. Today’s loss, a let down from yesterday’s 5-4 win, evens the series at 1-1.
Right fielder Michael Gallic grimaces after fouling off another ball at P.K. Park on Saturday night. Gallic had one walk and struck out once in two at-bats. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Jose Dore leaps over teammate Clint Moore after Moore failed to snag a line drive on Saturday evening at P.K. Park. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Eugene Emeralds’ Pitching Coach Nelson Cruz signals to the bullpen to start warming up during the top of the 5th inning during the Emeralds’ 10-2 loss to the Boise Hawks on Saturday. The Emeralds gave up eight runs in the 5th, using three different pitchers to finish out the inning. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Pitcher Paul Bingham could only sit and watch as a Hawks’ runner beat the throw to be called safe at first base. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Second Baseman Cory Spangenberg hurls a throw towards third base after fielding a grounder on Saturday evening. Spangenberg managed one hit, a RBI, and a walk in two at-bats during the game. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Emeralds’ Center fielder Donavan Tate starts a slow jog to the dugout during the Emeralds’ 10-2 loss to the Boise Hawks. Tate struck out twice in four at-bats. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Second Baseman Cory Spangenberg dodges the tag of a Boise Hawks player on his way back to first base after being caught in a pickle. Spangenberg, who was called safe on the play, ended the night with one hit, a RBI, and one walk in two at-bats. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Right fielder Michael Gallic throws to the relay man in hopes of getting a Boise Hawks’ runner out at home plate during the Eugene Emeralds’ 10-2 loss on Saturday evening. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
The Eugene Emeralds play the third of their five game series against the Boise Hawks at P.K. Park tomorrow at 1 p.m. (Aaron Marineau/Oregon Daily Emerald)
