The Hops edged out the AquaSox 3-2 in a nail-biter! Ricardo Cova's two hits and crucial runs helped secure the victory. Despite leaving 13 runners on base, the AquaSox couldn't capitalize on their chances, falling just short.
In a thrilling finish at Hops Ballpark, the Hops triumphed over the AquaSox 3-2, fueled by Ricardo Cova's two hits and key contributions. Cova's performance, which included scoring two runs, was instrumental in giving the Hops the edge they needed to clinch the win.
The AquaSox struggled to convert opportunities, stranding 13 runners on base, which proved costly in this close matchup. Colton Shaw's solid pitching kept the Hops in the game, allowing just two earned runs over 5.1 innings, while the AquaSox's pitching staff could not match that efficiency.
The Hops are winners of 4 straight, 6-4 over their last 10. The AquaSox are coming off a win, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Hops are up next home vs Dust Devils (Aug 27-29). The AquaSox are up next home vs Emeralds (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEEverett AquaSox | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| HILHillsboro Hops | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Cova DH | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Luke Stevenson C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Eike 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Carlos Jimenez LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Korbyn Dickerson CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Luis Suisbel 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Austin St. Laurent SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Donofrio RF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carter Dorighi 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Colton Shaw P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reid Easterly P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Little P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Hintz P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Shaw | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Reid Easterly | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Christian Little | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Casey Hintz | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | HIL 100.0 | 19.5 | |
| T11 | HIL 80.5 | 10.0 | |
| T11 | HIL 70.5 | 9.6 | |
| T11 | HIL 60.9 | 10.9 | |
| B10 | HIL 50.0 | 11.4 | |
| B10 | HIL 61.4 | 9.6 | |
| B10 | HIL 71.0 | 0.7 | |
| B10 | HIL 70.3 | 10.2 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.