Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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On April 15, 2025 the Vancouver Canadians hosted their home opener against the Eugene Emeralds. This was the first game of their six game series against the Emeralds. 

The Canadians started out strong in the first inning shutting down the Emeralds at their first three up at bat. The Canadians were then able to score three runs during their first at bat. 

The second inning hosted no runs for either side, with batters striking out to put them into the third. In the third, the Emeralds came back scoring two runs, while the Canadians stayed at three. 

The Emeralds managed to tie the game during the top of the fourth, and pulling ahead by a run leaving the game 4-3 going into the bottom of the fourth. 

In the bottom of the fourth the Candians came alive scoring four runs, giving them the lead of 7-3 heading into the fifth. Between innings the iconic Sushi race took place, with the fan favourite Wasabi winning the first race of the season. 

The Emeralds scored a run in the fifth making it the only run of the inning. During the sixth the Emeralds managed to tie the game making it 7-7. Leaving the Canadians to fight hard to try and score some runs. 

The seventh inning neither team were able to secure a run, however, in the eighth the Emeralds came alive, scoring a run to secure the lead. 

The Emeralds managed to keep that energy up scoring three runs in the ninth putting them at a 11-7 lead over the Canadians going into the bottom of the ninth. 

The Canadians managed to secure one final run in the bottom of the ninth. Leaving the game 11-8 for the Emeralds. Giving the Emeralds a 1-0 lead in the series.

Going into Saturday’s game the series was tied 2-2. It was also the debut of the Canadians Lumberjack jersey! They will be wearing them again on June 24, July 1, and July 26. 

Saturdays game started out slow in the first with both teams having their first three at bats struck out or thrown out at first. The second inning held a similar pattern.

The Emeralds opened the scoring during the top of the third, scoring two runs, one on a single hit to first, while the second came from a runner stealing home. 

Another two and a half innings went by before the Emeralds again would score two more runs at the top of the sixth. Giving them a 4-0 lead going into the seventh. 

The Canadians were making contact when up to bat but could not secure a spot on base. 

During the top of the seventh the Emeralds secured their fifth run, with an out of the park home run. In the bottom of the seventh the Canadians managed to get multiple players on base, which equated to two runs scored. 

The final two innings left both teams without runs. With a final score of  5-2 for the Emeralds. This gave the Emeralds a 3-2 lead in the series with a final game to be played on Sunday. 

The Emeralds entered into the final game of the series with the lead, and the Canadians were hoping to end it in a tie. The Canadians unfortunately did not have the outcome they hoped for, and the series ending 4-2 for the Emeralds. 

Though this was not the outcome the Canadians were hoping for, for their home opening series, they fought hard, and the fans were out in full force to support. Their next home series starts on April 29, 2025 against the Hillsboro Hops.