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Soler’s Walk-Off Caps Hops Season with Win Over Emeralds

Hillsboro Rallies for 7-6 Victory in Season Finale
September 8, 2026

Hillsboro, OR (September 6, 2026)- After three straight one-run losses to the Eugene Emeralds, the Hillsboro Hops made sure their final meeting of the season ended differently. Yassel Soler delivered a two-run walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, sending Abdias De La Cruz and Kayson Cunningham

Steinmetz Shines as Hops Fall Flat

Steinmetz fans nine, but errors prove costly
September 5, 2026

September 5 (Hillsboro, OR)- The Hillsboro Hops could not find the edge over the Eugene Emeralds in the Saturday night back-and-forth battle, taking a 5-4 loss. Hops’ starter Jacob Steinmetz threw a gem, going five-and-two-thirds with one earned run on two hits and nine strikeouts.

After Steinmetz threw a three-up, three-down

Hops Fall Short Against Emeralds 3-2

Hillsboro pitchers combine for 11 strikeouts but lack offensive support
September 5, 2026

The Hillsboro Hops and Eugene Emeralds completed the first three games of the six-game set in Eugene before heading north to Hillsboro to finish out the series. The Hops dropped two of three in Eugene, and came back to Hillsboro eliminated from the playoffs and looking to bounce back in

After Stunning Loss, Hops Head Home for Final Three

Eugene’s seven-run eighth leads to 7-6 win over Hillsboro
September 4, 2026

EUGENE, ORE. (Sept. 3, 2026) --- The calendar changes each year. The players change as they cycle through the Diamondbacks’ and Giants’ systems. But one thing remains constant: the Eugene Emeralds have the Hillsboro Hops’ number.

On Thursday night, the Hops led 6-0 heading into the bottom of the eighth, and

Hillsboro Hops Unveil 2027 Season Schedule

Opening Night on April 2nd
September 3, 2026

Hillsboro, Ore. (September 3, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops announced their 66-game home schedule for 2027 on Thursday. The second season in the new Hops Ballpark will start with a three-game opening week series April 2-4 against the Eugene Emeralds. Fans can look forward to 36 weekend games during the 2027

Britton Fans 11 in Return to P.K. Park

Former Duck left-hander matches Hops’ single-season win record
September 3, 2026

EUGENE, ORE. (Sept. 2, 2026) --- Hillsboro Hops left-hander Rio Britton again appeared right at home in his old stomping grounds. Britton, back in the ballpark he called home as a freshman and sophomore in 2021-22 with the Oregon Ducks, dominated the Eugene Emeralds in a 5-2 win on Wednesday

Hops’ Playoff Hopes End in Eugene

Four unearned runs lead to 7-5 loss
September 2, 2026

EUGENE, ORE. (Sept. 1, 2026) --- It seemed inevitable—there was simply too much ground to gain over the season’s final week. The Hillsboro Hops, taking it day by day, had simply hoped their playoff aspirations would survive another day.

Alas, they did not. A dropped fly ball led to Eugene scoring

Hillsboro Hops Announce “Take Me Out to the Ballpark” Fundraising Event

Tickets On Sale Now for November 7th Event
September 1, 2026

Hillsboro, Ore. (September 1, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops are inviting fans and community members to experience Hops Ballpark like never before at Take Me Out to the Ballpark: A Social Evening with Purpose). The exclusive after-hours event on Saturday, November 7th at 7:00 PM will bring the community together for

Hops Take 5-of-6 From Tri-City, Even Season Series at 15-15

Hillsboro Caps off Dominant Week with Series Win
August 31, 2026

HILLSBORO, Ore. (August 30, 2026) — The Hillsboro Hops saved one of their best stretches of the season for the final week of their season series with Tri-City. Hillsboro took five of six games from the Dust Devils this week, closing the 30-game season series with a 7-3 victory Sunday

Hops Fall Behind Early in 7-3 Loss to Tri-City

Tri-City jumps out to an early lead and holds off a late Hillsboro rally
August 29, 2026

August 28 (Hillsboro, OR)- The Hillsboro Hops dropped a 7-3 game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Friday night. The Hops struggled to find their groove early, failing to score until the fifth inning while already trailing 5-0.

Hops starting pitcher Rio Britton had a short and shaky outing on the

Hillsboro Offense Takes Charge in 9-4 Win

August 29, 2026

August 28 (Hillsboro, OR)- The Hillsboro Hops found themselves up 7-0 in the sixth inning against the Tri-City Dust Devils. The Dust Devils rallied for four runs in the seventh, but the Hops scored two insurance runs in the eighth, taking a 9-4 win on Friday night.

Two walks and a

Livingston Shines in High-A Debut as Hops Rally Past Dust Devils

Hops Win Fifth Straight Game
August 28, 2026

Hillsboro, OR (August 27, 2026) - Dean Livingston looked right at home in his High-A debut Thursday night. The 19-year-old right-hander held the Tri-City Dust Devils to one run over five innings, striking out six and allowing just three hits. Then, after Tri-City starter Yeferson Vargas had kept the Hillsboro

Soler’s Three-Run Blast Caps Wild 12-Inning Hops Win

Hops Rally Three Times to Outlast Tri-City in a Back-and-Forth Extra-Inning Thriller
August 27, 2026

Hillsboro, OR (August 26th) - The new Hops Ballpark has seen two walk off home runs in its inaugural season, both belong to Yassel Soler. The Hillsboro Hops turned a pitchers’ duel into an extra-inning slugfest Wednesday night, scoring three times in the bottom of the 12th to defeat the

Hops Crushing Entering Final Stretch Of Season

Hops sweep weekend games at Spokane with record offensive performance.
August 24, 2026

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- While the postseason again seems to be tantalizingly out of Hillsboro's reach in 2026, the Hops are not yet officially eliminated with two weeks remaining. And their offense seems to be peaking.

Hillsboro completed a weekend for the ages with a 14-6 win over the Spokane Indians

Hops Prevail In Rollercoaster Slugfest In Spokane

Hillsboro overcomes early eight run deficit in 15-12 win.
August 23, 2026

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The rollercoasters at Silverwood had nothing on the ups and downs of last night's game at Spokane's Avista Stadium.

In front of a season-high crowd of 6,814, the Hillsboro Hops (23-30 second half, 55-64 overall) had season highs in hits and runs and overcame an early eight

Hops Offense Cools As Tribe Evens Series

2026 draft pick drives in three as Spokane defeats HIllsboro 6-1.
August 22, 2026

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The hits didn't keep on coming for the Hillsboro Hops Friday night at Spokane. Well, a few did, but the runs did not follow.

The Spokane Indians (25-26 second half, 54-63 overall) struck early for three runs, while the Hops (22-30, 54-64) failed to take advantage of

Hillsboro Hops Announce Inaugural Fresh Hops Fest at New Hops Ballpark

Event to Feature 30 Craft Breweries, Fresh Hop Beers and Local Food
August 21, 2026

Hillsboro, Ore. (August 21, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops are bringing Oregon’s craft beer culture to the new Hops Ballpark on Saturday, October 3rd for the inaugural Fresh Hops Fest, a celebration of fresh hop and seasonal beers, local food and the Pacific Northwest.

Fresh Hops Fest will bring together 30

More Big Innings As Hops Breeze Past Tribe

Hillsboro holds Spokane to three hits in 9-0 win.
August 21, 2026

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Two innings worth of work from the offense coupled with nine strong innings from the pitching staff equaled a second consecutive win for the Hillsboro Hops Thursday.

The Hops (22-29 second half, 54-63 overall) pounded former Oregon State Beaver pitcher Aiden May for five runs in the

Hops Rake Again in 5-2 Win At Spokane

Dix and Virahonda continue hot streaks as Hillsboro evens series.
August 20, 2026

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The Hillsboro Hops followed up a 15-hit effort Tuesday night with 11 hits against four Spokane Indians pitchers on Wednesday. And this time they got the pitching and defense to match the offensive effort.

J.D. Dix extended his hit streak to seven games and Carlos Virahonda added

Tribe Tramples On Hops' Hopes With Epic Comeback

Hops Blow 10-2 sixth inning lead in 12-10 loss at Spokane
August 19, 2026

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- If Hops fans thought the 2026 season opener was a gut punch, then Tuesday's series opener at Spokane was a flying knee in the kisser.

Leading 10-2 after a run in the sixth inning, the Hops (20-29 second half, 52-63 overall) surrendered 10 unanswered runs over the

Hillsboro Hops Announce Partnership with Rule42

Rule42 Added as Founding Partner of Hops Ballpark
August 18, 2026

Hillsboro, Ore. (August 18, 2026) – The Hillsboro Hops announced a new partnership with Oregon-based Rule42. Rule42 is a sports technology company dedicated to modernizing the discovery process for athletes, scouts and teams. Founded and led by Renée James, former president of Intel and founder and CEO of semiconductor pioneer

Hops’ Hopes Fizzling in Eugene

Emeralds Beat Hillsboro for third straight time
August 16, 2026

EUGENE, ORE. (August 15, 2026) – A little more than a week ago, a seven-game winning streak had pulled the Hillsboro Hops from eight games out of a playoff spot to three games out. But since then they’ve hit the skids, dropping six of eight.

Their latest loss came on Saturday

Pitchers’ Duel Morphs Into Late-Inning Slugfest; Hops Lose 6-5

Jakey Josepha hits two home runs in loss
August 15, 2026

EUGENE, ORE. (August 14, 2026) --- It happened so fast, it was enough to make your head spin.

The Hillsboro Hops led the Eugene Emeralds 1-0 entering the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday night at P.K. Park. Then, in the span of 16 pitches, Eugene sent eight batters to

Emeralds’ Offense Overwhelms Hops

Hillsboro’s pitching staff combines for 13 strikeouts
August 14, 2026

August 13 (Hillsboro, OR)- Despite recording a combined 13 strikeouts, the Hillsboro Hops dropped game three of the series against the Eugene Emeralds 9-1. The Emeralds outhit the Hops eleven hits to four. The Hops go into game four of the series up two games to one.

Eugene plated three runs

Hops Answer Again, Rally Past Emeralds for 5-3 Win

August 13, 2026

Hillsboro, OR (August 12, 2026) - Hillsboro answered three runs in the top of the fifth inning with three runs of their own on Wednesday night thanks to home runs from JD Dix and Kenny Castillo. Rocco Reid and Luke Craig then struck out the final six batters of the