Tri-City Dust Devils pitcher Sammy Natera, Jr.

Dust Devils Fall in Pitcher's Duel with Hops

The visiting Hillsboro Hops (11-16 2H, 35-58) got the best of a tight pitcher's duel with the Tri-City Dust Devils (11-16 2H, 45-48) Thursday night, shutting out the home side 2-0 at Gesa Stadium to take a two games to one series lead. The only runs in the game came in the top of the 6th inning when Hillsboro struck for two runs on four hits off Tri-City reliever Jake Smith (2-1). Singles by C Christian Cerda and in-game en... Full Story