MiLB

Vancouver 9, at Eugene 8

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Final · NWL Finals Game 3 (VAN wins 3-0)

Canadians edge Emeralds in 12 innings, take 3‑0 playoff series lead

EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — Ryan Sprock singled in the 12th inning to score JoJo Parker, lifting the Vancouver Canadians past the Eugene Emeralds 9-8 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in a Northwest League A-Short playoff game. Vancouver leads the series 3-0. Jack Eshleman earned the win with four innings of one-hit relief and five strikeouts. Nate Nabholz took the loss after three innings of one-hit relief and two strikeouts. David Calabrese went 2 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs for Vancouver, while Austin Smith also went 2 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs. Dameury Pena drove in two runs. Jhonny Level went 2 for 6 with three RBIs for Eugene, and Isaiah Barkett went 3 for 5 with one RBI. Jose Ramos tied the game for Eugene with a bunt single in the 10th. Landen Maroudis started for Vancouver and allowed three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings. The game at PK Park took 3 hours, 27 minutes before 4,111 fans.