The Eugene Emeralds were one pitch away from beating the Spokane Indians last night before eventually falling 7-5. Tonight, it only took the Emeralds, and second baseman Jalen Goree, one swing of the bat to get the victory.

In the bottom of the twelfth inning, Goree sent a pitch from Indians reliever Nick Dignacco over the left field wall to give the Emeralds a 2-1 walk-off victory. The walk-off shot from Goree was the fourth in his Minor League career and his second of the season.

Franchy Cordero got things going for the Emeralds offensively.

Spokane starting pitcher Andrew Barnett cruised through the Eugene lineup the first time by allowing just one hit in the process. In his first plate appearance against Barnett, Cordero struck out swinging. In his second at bat, Cordero homered to deep center field to put the Emeralds up 1-0.

True to their form all season, the Emeralds and manager Rob Wine utilized a plethora of pitchers throughout the night. Thomas Dorminy got the start for Eugene, but the Emeralds ultimately used seven pitchers. Collectively, the group allowed just seven hits and one run. The equalizing score from Spokane came in the top of the sixth.

With Spokane designated hitter Marcus Greene at the plate, and runners at first and third, Emeralds reliever Colby Blueberg threw a wild pitch that allowed Trevino to score to tie the game. It was the second night in a row that Eugene had a pass ball equate to a run. The Emeralds allowed two runs on two pass balls the previous night.

Eugene got runners in scoring position in both the tenth and eleventh innings, but couldn’t bring home the game-winning run. The home run from Goree in the twelfth was his first hit of the game.

With the victory, the Emeralds improve their record to 9-11 and now trail the first place Hillsboro Hops by four games. Spokane and Eugene will finish off their six game tomorrow. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

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