(Eugene, OR)  --  The Emeralds jumped out to a 6-0 lead en route to a 6-2 win over the Hops in game two of the Northwest League South Division playoff series.  Bo Takahashi struggled out of the gate, allowing five runs on seven hits over one-and-a-third innings.  The teams meet tonight in Eugene to decide the three-game series.  The winner advances to the face either Spokane or Everett for the Northwest League Championship.