Hillsboro Hops rally late to beat Spokane

Hops score 4 runs in the 9th and 10th innings to win 6-4 at home

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:24am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of bright green, navy blue, and orange, conveying the dynamic energy and tension of the late-inning rally.The Hillsboro Hops' dramatic comeback win over Spokane showcases the team's fighting spirit and determination on the diamond.Spokane Today

The Hillsboro Hops came from behind with a late rally, scoring 4 runs in the 9th and 10th innings to defeat the Spokane team 6-4 at home on Thursday night. The Hops trailed 4-2 heading into the bottom of the 9th before tying the game, then won it with a 2-run homer in the 10th.

Why it matters

The Hops' comeback win extends their winning streak to 2 games over their division rival Spokane, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Northwest League standings.

The details

Trailing 4-2 in the 9th, the Hops scored on a sacrifice fly by Alberto Barriga and a 2-out RBI single by Avery Osusu-Asiedu to tie the game. In the 10th, shortstop Adrian Rodriguez turned a double play to start the inning, and reliever Logan Mercado struck out a batter to end the top half. In the bottom of the 10th, Yassel Soler hit a 2-run homer to left to give Hillsboro the 6-4 win. Barriga had 3 hits and a run scored for the Hops.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The series continues with Game 4 on Friday, April 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

The players

Alberto Barriga

A Hillsboro Hops player who had 3 hits and scored a run in the game.

Avery Osusu-Asiedu

A Hillsboro Hops player who hit a 2-out RBI single in the 9th inning to tie the game.

Adrian Rodriguez

The Hillsboro Hops shortstop who turned a double play to start the 10th inning.

Logan Mercado

A Hillsboro Hops reliever who struck out a batter to end the top of the 10th inning.

Yassel Soler

The Hillsboro Hops player who hit a 2-run homer in the 10th inning to win the game.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling until the end. That's the kind of team we have - we fight for every out.”

— Alberto Barriga, Hillsboro Hops player

What’s next

The series continues with Game 4 on Friday, April 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Hillsboro Ballpark.

The takeaway

The Hillsboro Hops showed resilience and determination by mounting a late comeback to defeat their division rival Spokane, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Northwest League standings.