Top of the Lineup Strong in 6-4 Win
August 16, 2024 - EVERETT, WA: Alvin Davis, Dan Wilson, and Franklin Gutierrez were in attendance to watch the Everett AquaSox kick off Salute to the Mariners weekend at Funko Field, joining 2,860 fans, to watch a 6-4 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils Friday night. Following a scoreless top
August 16, 2024 - EVERETT, WA: Alvin Davis, Dan Wilson, and Franklin Gutierrez were in attendance to watch the Everett AquaSox kick off Salute to the Mariners weekend at Funko Field, joining 2,860 fans, to watch a 6-4 victory over the Tri-City Dust Devils Friday night.
Following a scoreless top of the first inning thrown by Ty Cummings, Everett kick-started the scoring in the bottom half of the frame. Colt Emerson hit a lead-off single and Michael Arroyo reached base on a throwing error. With a pair of runners on and no outs, Jared Sundstrom knocked an RBI single and Caleb Cali smacked an RBI double. Adding their third run was Bill Knight, whose ground out allowed Sundstrom to cross home plate.
Tri-City brought home a pair of runs in the second inning, but the AquaSox regained the lead in the bottom of the third. Sundstrom and Lazaro Montes hit consecutive singles and Cali walked to load the bases with no outs. Bill Knight hit a sacrifice fly to score a run, and Montes crossed home plate on a scoring error one play later. Bringing home the sixth run was Connor Charping, whose RBI single set the Frogs ahead 6-4.
Cummings’ day from the mound concluded after he tossed three innings of four-run baseball. Relieving him was right-hander Jimmy Kingsbury, who threw three shutout innings, allowing only two hits while striking out a trio of Dust Devils and lowering his ERA to 2.32.
Throwing the final three innings of the game for Everett were Stefan Raeth, C.J. Widger, and Juan Burgos. Raeth threw one shutout inning, and Burgos secured the final four outs of the game to give Everett a 6-4 win, sending fans home happy on Funko Friday. Burgos also struck out a trio of Dust Devils.
The top half of the AquaSox batting order was strong throughout the entirety of the game. Emerson knocked a trio of base hits, and Sundstrom and Cali each hit safely twice. Montes and Arroyo each reached base twice, and the top half of the lineup scored every run for the AquaSox.
Salute to the Mariners Weekend Game Photos, 8-16-2024
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PICTURED ABOVE: Colt Emerson*
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Funko Friday Pregame Photos, 8-16-2024
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LOOKING AHEAD: Tomorrow night we are hosting Salute to the Mariners and yet another fireworks night at Funko Field! Come join us as we pay homage to our big-league affiliate by wearing navy and silver jerseys. During the game, we will be auctioning the Salute to the Mariners jerseys in-ballpark only! Bidding ends at the first pitch in the top of the sixth inning. Additionally, the first 1,000 fans who enter the ballpark will receive their very own AquaSox bucket hat! Immediately following the conclusion of our game against the Dust Devils, we will illuminate the Everett skyline with a marvelous fireworks extravaganza courtesy of IBEW / NECA! Swing for the fences on your Saturday night and get your tickets now!
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.