Back-and-Forth Game Ends in Sox 6-5 Loss
Published on August 4, 2022 under Northwest League (NWL)
Everett AquaSox News Release
EVERETT, WA: Despite scoring five runs in the first four innings, the AquaSox dropped game two of the six game series against the Hillsboro Hops Wednesday night 6-5 at Funko Field. Max Roberts (0-4) took the loss for Everett while Junior Mieses (1-1) recorded the win for Hillsboro.
AquaSox starting pitcher Logan Rinehart had a rocky start to the first inning allowing a three-run home run to Hops right fielder AJ Vukovich. Catcher Ramses Malave added a run in the top of the second inning with a solo shot, giving Hillsboro a 4-0 lead.
The Frogs battled back in the bottom of the second inning when Designated Hitter Dariel Gomez blasted a 401 foot two-run home run, his 18th of the season. A few batters later, Justin Lavey joined the home run party with an opposite field solo shot of his own, cutting the Hops lead to 4-3.
A passed ball in the bottom of the fourth brought in Robert Perez Jr, tying the game at four. Ty Duvall followed with a single, giving Everett their first lead of the game at 5-4.
Rinehart lasted four innings, allowing four runs on just two hits, two walks and four strikeouts. Roberts entered the game in the top of the sixth inning for Everett but allowed back-to-back singles to start off the inning. Jacen Roberson lined a two-run double, putting the Hops back in front 6-5 which held up as the final score.
Lavey ended the night with two hits, his first multiple hit game since July 22nd. Tim Elliot had an another sold appearance out of the bullpen, retiring all three batters he faced. He has not allowed a hit in his last four appearances.
Everett will be back at Funko Field tomorrow night for game three of the series against Hillsboro for Throwback Thursday at 7:05pm PDT. The game can also be caught live on the KRKO radio network with Pat Dillon on the call.
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