The Hops powered past the AquaSox with a decisive 9-3 victory at Hops Ballpark. José Mejía led the charge, going 3-for-5 with 2 RBI, fueling a strong offensive performance. The Hops capitalized on defensive errors to pull away and secure the win.
The Hops put on a hitting clinic with 12 hits, showcasing their offensive depth while the AquaSox managed only 8. José Mejía was the standout, going 3-for-5 with 2 RBI, making critical contributions throughout the game.
Errors played a significant role, as the AquaSox committed 2, allowing the Hops to capitalize and extend their lead. The AquaSox's pitching struggled, particularly Walter Ford, who allowed 3 earned runs in just over 3 innings.
Despite a home run from Luis Suisbel, the AquaSox left 6 runners stranded, failing to convert opportunities into runs. The Hops' pitching staff, led by Kyle Ayers, held the AquaSox to just 3 runs, sealing the victory.
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 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEEverett AquaSox | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| HILHillsboro Hops | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Stevenson C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ricardo Cova RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Ellis 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Eike DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korbyn Dickerson CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin St. Laurent SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aiden Taurek LF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luis Suisbel 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Carter Dorighi 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Ford P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pedro Da Costa Lemos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Whiting P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Ford | 3.1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Pedro Da Costa Lemos | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Sam Whiting | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | HIL 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | HIL 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | HIL 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | HIL 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | HIL 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | HIL 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | HIL 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | HIL 99.9 | — |
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.