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Outfielder Wilderd Patiño (3) of the Hillsboro Hops tracks his hit into right field during a game earlier this season. Patino had two hits and two RBI in the Hops' win over Tri-City on May 24.

 John Lariviere

The Hillsboro Hops are trending in the right direction.

Thanks to another solid pitching performance and with help a record-breaking performance at the plate, the Hops defeated Tri-City 2-1 on Wednesday night, May 24, at Ron Tonkin Field.

Wade Evanson covers high school sports in Washington and Columbia counties, as well as the Hillsboro Hops.

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