Hogan Hero
May 10, 2023 - Northwest League (NWL)
Everett AquaSox News Release
Spokane, WA: Hogan Windish homered twice, hit a bases-clearing double, and drove in six runs while the Everett AquaSox (14-13) bullpen pitched eight scoreless innings as the Sox overcame a four-run first-inning deficit to defeat the Vancouver Canadians (14-10), 10-4.
The Canadians grabbed what appeared to be a comfortable first-inning lead, sending ten batters to the plate. Four singles and three walks in the frame gave Vancouver the early 4-0 lead as Rainer Nunez, Gabby Martinez hit back-to-back RBI singles to get the scoring started before Alex De Jesus drove in the final two runs with another single.
Solo home runs by Tyler Locklear in the second inning and Windish in the fourth cut the Canadians lead to 4-2. Ben Ramirez walked with the bases loaded in the fifth inning, scoring Cole Barr to make it a 4-3 game. Windish then came up and cleared the bases with a three-run double off the wall in right-center field, scoring James Parker, Harry Ford, and Ramirez, giving the AquaSox their first lead of the game, 6-4. Windish scored two batters later on an RBI single off the bat of Walking Cabrera and the Sox led 7-4 after five innings.
Everett added three insurance runs in the ninth inning. Ford increased the Sox lead to 8-4 with an RBI single into centerfield that scored Erik Stock. The final two runs of the game came when Windish hit his second home run of the night and sixth of the season, a blast over the right-center field wall that also scored Ramirez.
While the AquaSox bats were overcoming the early deficit, the AquaSox bullpen was busy shutting down the Canadians hitters. Five different AquaSox relief pitchers: Kelvin Nunez, Tim Elliott, Logan Rinehart, Jared Bayless, and Michael Flynn combined to hold the Canadians scoreless over the final eight innings of the game.
WRAPPING IT UP: The AquaSox head out on the road for a series in Vancouver which can be heard on NorthSound 1380 KRKO. The Frogs return to the friendly confines of Funko Field for a six-game homestand against the Spokane Indians starting on May 16. The homestand features many great promotional nights including: Dan Wilson Pop! Giveaway (May 19), Star Wars Night & Fireworks (May 20), and AquaSox Beanie Hat Giveaway (IBEW / NECA) on the 21st. In addition, we have Baseball Bingo, Throwback Thursday $3 Food Specials, Launch A-Ball and a BECU $7 Field Reserved Family Night!
LOOKING AHEAD: Game two of the six-game series is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. LHP Reid VanScoter (2-2, 4.01 ERA) will start for Everett while RHP Chad Dallas (2-0, 2.18 ERA) will take the mound for Vancouver. Dallas is the reigning NWL Pitcher of the Week after only allowing one hit in six innings during his last outing. VanScoter won the same award during the week of April 17 through April 23. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the pre-game show begins at 6:45 p.m. Tune in to 1380 AM/95.3 FM for all of the action. The Frogs return to the friendly confines of Funko Field for a six-game homestand against the Spokane Indians starting on May 16. The homestand features many great promotional nights including: Dan Wilson Pop! Giveaway (May 19), Star Wars Night & Fireworks (May 20), and AquaSox Beanie Hat Giveaway (IBEW / NECA) on the 21st. In addition, we have Baseball Bingo, Throwback Thursday $3 Food Specials, Launch A-Ball and a BECU $7 Field Reserved Family Night!
ABOUT THE EVERETT AQUASOX: The Everett AquaSox are the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Everett is a member of the Northwest League and has been a Mariners affiliate since establishing the AquaSox moniker in 1995. For updates on the 2023 season, community initiatives and Webbly appearances follow the Frogs on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or visit our website, AquaSox.com. Season tickets, ticket plans, group outings and picnics outings can be purchased by calling (425) 258-3673 or visiting the AquaSox Front Office at 3802 Broadway.
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