The Hillsboro Hops opened their new ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon, ushering in a new era for Minor League Baseball in the Pacific Northwest. In this KXRW Original Reporting segment, producer Michael Sarno visits Opening Day to capture the atmosphere and hear firsthand thoughts and reactions on the stadium for the first time.
The Hillsboro Hops, the High-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have become a major part of Washington County’s sports scene since the team’s debut in 2013. The new ballpark was built to meet updated Major League Baseball facility standards while creating a modern venue for baseball fans across the Portland metro region.
In this five-minute interstitial news report, KXRW explores what the new stadium means for the Hillsboro community and the future of professional baseball in the region.