Here is another writing sample that includes a postgame recap during Alex’s time with the Eugene Emeralds.
Emeralds Go Even In The Series Against The Hops
The Emeralds fell short in the series finale in an attempt to win the series against the Hillsboro Hops 9-4.
In the second inning, an RBI double by 3B Luis Toribio drove in LF Jairo Pomares to give them their only lead 1-0.
An inning later, a two-run home run by CF Hunter Bishop increased their lead to 3-0.
The first run of the game for the Hops came in the fourth on an RBI sacrifice fly by DH Danny Oriente to drive in 3B A.J. Vukovich to cut down the deficit 3-1.
In the next inning, an RBI single by 2B Cam Coursey drove in CF Fox Semones to inch closer 3-2.
Two innings later, the Hops collected the lead by scoring three runs on a two-RBI single by Oriente to score C Caleb Roberts and RF Neyfy Castillo along with an error by RHP Jake Wong to allow Oriente to score 5-3.
The Emeralds made it a one-run game on a solo shot by DH Vaun Brown to make it a one-run game 5-4.
The Hops broke the game open with a four-run eighth inning with an RBI single by Oriente to cash in Castillo, a two-RBI double by Semones to drive in Oriente and LF Channy Ortiz and an RBI triple by SS Jordan Lawlar to score Semones to finish the scoring 9-4.
The Emeralds will start a six-game series on Tuesday against the Spokane Indians before the All-Star break. First pitch is at 6:35 PM, 6:20 pregame show on 95.3 The Score and on MiLB.TV.
Alex Naveja 