Cummings Cruises to Tuesday Night Win
July 30, 2024 - EVERETT, WA: A masterclass from the mound courtesy of starting pitcher Ty Cummings propelled the Everett AquaSox to a 3-2 victory over the Eugene Emeralds Tuesday night at Funko Field in front of a crowd of 159 amazing pups and 1,472 of their pals.
July 30, 2024 - EVERETT, WA: A masterclass from the mound courtesy of starting pitcher Ty Cummings propelled the Everett AquaSox to a 3-2 victory over the Eugene Emeralds Tuesday night at Funko Field in front of a crowd of 159 amazing pups and 1,472 of their pals.
Cummings was tack sharp across his first three innings of work, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out four Emeralds- all down swinging. Cummings kept cruising in the top of the fourth inning, inducing a 3-6-3 double play with Hunter Fitz-Gerald and Axel Sanchez providing defensive wizardry. Cummings struck out the final batter of the inning looking to complete yet another shutout inning.
The AquaSox took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. After Lazaro Montes drew a lead-off walk and advanced to second base on a throwing error, Caleb Cali roped a two-run double. The two-bagger was his 12th. Fitz-Gerald worked a nine-pitch walk, and Connor Charping knocked an RBI single to double the Frogs’ advantage.
Cummings continued his shutout performance after Everett’s offense provided him with run support. He worked a quick top of the fifth inning, recording a swinging strikeout and an out on a batter’s interference before inducing a shallow pop-out to shortstop on two pitches to end the inning.
The Frogs extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Josh Hood lined a lead-off double to left field and advanced to third base on a wild pitch, and Montes drilled a sacrifice fly to center field to set the AquaSox ahead 3-0.
Cummings concluded his outing after hurling six innings of shutout baseball, allowing a mere two hits while striking out seven Emeralds and walking only one. It was Cummings’ fourth scoreless start, and it was also his longest scoreless start of the season. He now boasts a mere 2.77 ERA across 26.0 innings on Tuesday games this season, racking up 29 strikeouts in the process.
Eugene began clawing their way back in the top of the eighth inning, knocking a two-run double off of the center field wall. However, Juan Burgos slammed the door shut on the Emeralds in the top of the ninth inning, firing off a scoreless inning while tallying his second save to secure the Frogs’ 3-2 victory.
Bark in the Park Game Photos, 7-30-2024
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Bark in the Park Pregame Photos, 7-30-2024
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LOOKING AHEAD: Tomorrow is a festivity-filled night at Funko Field! We will be hosting a trio of promotions, including Silver Sluggers Night, HomeStreet Bank $5 Wednesday, and Baseball Bingo presented by Tulalip Bingo and Slots! Visit your local, participating HomeStreet bank location to receive a coupon for a $5.00 Upper Reserved ticket redeemable at the Funko Field Box Office. Also, Roberto the Magnificent will be here for a night of laughs, juggling and more hidden tricks courtesy of Tulalip Resort Casino! Bring your friends, pens, pencils and scorecards for bingo and baseball action as the Frogs and Emeralds square off at 7:05 tomorrow!
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, and TikTok, or visit our website, AquaSox.com. Flex 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.