The Tri-City Dust Devils displayed impressive tenacity this past weekend, battling through high-stakes games against the Hillsboro Hops. While the series finale didn’t swing their way, the club demonstrated a signature “comeback” identity, successfully erasing deficits in both Friday and Saturday’s victories. As the team heads into the final stretch of the first half of the season, these hard-fought battles highlight the resilience and tactical adaptability that define their approach on the diamond.
Weekend Scoreboard
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Friday: Dust Devils 5, Hops 2
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Saturday: Dust Devils 6, Hops 3
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Sunday: Hops 7, Dust Devils 3
Weekend Highlights
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Friday: Trailing 1-0 in the sixth, the offense erupted. A clutch RBI single from Randy De Jesus tied the game, followed by a ground-rule double from Juan Flores to take the lead. A four-run rally secured a 5-2 victory, anchored by five solid innings from starter Peyton Olejnik.
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Saturday: The comeback magic continued when Johan Macias blasted a grand slam in the fifth inning to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 4-1 lead. Kevin Bruggeman added insurance with a timely squeeze bunt and an RBI single later in the game. Max Gieg shone in relief, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings to preserve the 6-3 win.
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Sunday: Despite a spirited effort to complete the sweep, the Dust Devils fell 7-3. After tying the game 3-3 in the fifth inning—thanks to a sun-aided double from Randy De Jesus—the Hops surged back with a decisive two-run single from Max Kepler, ultimately holding off Tri-City’s late-inning threats.
Division Standings (Northwest League)
As of June 17, 2026
| Team | Record |
| Eugene Emeralds | 42-22 |
| Tri-City Dust Devils | 33-30 |
Looking Ahead
The Dust Devils return home to Gesa Stadium to host the Northwest League first-half champions, the Eugene Emeralds. This six-game series is pivotal as the team looks to close out the first half on a high note and build momentum for the second half of the 2026 campaign. Fans can visit dustdevilsbaseball.com for tickets, including details on the upcoming drone show and the 25th Season Hat Giveaway.