EUGENE, Ore. — Registration began Monday for Eugene’s first CrossFit competition, and spaces are filling up fast. The Eugene Emeralds and Tracktown CrossFit are hosting the Sasquatch Throwdown at PK Park in August, and there’s only room for 200 of the region’s best competitors. Crossfitters from Southern California, north through Washington have already claimed spots, … Continue reading »
CrossFit Competition Registration Opens
EUGENE, Ore. — It’s not Mt. Everest, but athletes will soon compete in Eugene to find out who’s the best at CrossFit. It’s a growing exercise trend around the world, and one local gym is looking to find the best of the best in a regional tournament. Track Town Crossfit is teaming up with the … Continue reading »
Crossfit Competition Coming to Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Crossfit is a growing exercise trend around the world and especially here in Lane County. The high-intensity workout breeds some cut-throat competition, and one local gym is looking to show the best of that off in a regional tournament. Track Town Crossfit in downtown Eugene is one of eight Crossfit gyms in … Continue reading »
Emeralds Games Feature Live Organist
EUGENE, Ore. — Baseball is a sport rooted in tradition, but with new parks with fancy perks, some of the sport’s staples aren’t as common anymore. When the Eugene Emeralds moved to PK Park, some fans worried about losing the tradition and nostalgia they felt back at Civic Stadium. Maybe it is a little different … Continue reading »
Clark Murphy’s Return to Baseball
EUGENE, Ore. — After having his best minor league season with the Spokane Indians in 2010, Clark Murphy seemed ready to take the next step in 2011. But before his season ever got started his baseball career was put on hold. “I had eight, nine, ten missed calls from my family, and a voicemail from my … Continue reading »
Son of Ems Manager Stands Out
By Stephen Nelson EUGENE, Ore.– Eugene Emeralds manager Pat Murphy spent more than 20 years in college baseball. There’s a player in Eugene that remind him of some of his former collegians. “He’s a little bit of Josh Spence; a little bit of Mike Leake,” Murphy said, “He’s got a little coolness to him like … Continue reading »
Ems Break Scoreless Tie in 8th, Win 2-0
Courtesy: Emeralds Media Relations EUGENE, OR - Another pitcher’s duel at PK Park Wednesday as Will Scott got the start and went six shutout innings. The best scoring opportunity of the night for Everett came in the top of the 1st when Jamodrick McGruder took a leadoff walk and wound up at 3rd base with one out and Mike Zunino … Continue reading »
Ems Beat AquaSox, 4-1
Courtesy: Emeralds Media Relations EUGENE, OR – The starters for each team delivered fine performances, each pick up a no decision after allowing just one run. For Eugene Justin Hancock went five innings giving up four hits while racking up five strike outs. Everett’s Dylan Unsworth was efficient and made it through seven innings giving … Continue reading »
Ducks Post-Season Creates Tight Deadline for Ems
EUGENE, Ore. — The Ducks’ run in the post-season is something to be celebrated, but it’s also causing some complications over at PK Park. The Ducks and the Eugene Emeralds share the park, and both sides say it’s a great partnership. But neither organization is used to the Ducks playing this late in the year. … Continue reading »
