Emeralds Erupt For Four Homers, Defeat Sox 5-1
EUGENE, OR: The Eugene Emeralds and Everett AquaSox combined for five home runs that accounted for all six of the game's runs, as the Emeralds won the six-game series opener, 5-1. AquaSox starting pitcher Juan Mercedes and Emeralds starter Mason Black were locked up in a pitching duel early on
EUGENE, OR: The Eugene Emeralds and Everett AquaSox combined for five home runs that accounted for all six of the game's runs, as the Emeralds won the six-game series opener, 5-1.
AquaSox starting pitcher Juan Mercedes and Emeralds starter Mason Black were locked up in a pitching duel early on as the game remained scoreless heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. Hunter Bishop finally put the Emeralds on the board in the fourth inning with a solo home run over the left field fence for a 1-0 lead. The AquaSox tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the fifth inning when Dariel Gomez hit a solo home run to right field.
Emeralds moved back into the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Luis Toribio hit a solo home run and Eugene led 2-1. Vaun Brown extended the lead with a solo home run in the sixth inning and Patrick Bailey closed out the scoring in the seventh inning with a two-run home run that scored Jairo Pomares.
Black pitched six innings for the Emeralds, allowing three hits and one earned run on the Gomez homer, one walk and five strikeouts. Mercedes also pitched six innings, allowing four hits, three runs, no walks and tied a career high with ten strikeouts. Gomez hit his 13th home run of the season, putting him back in the Northwest League lead in the category. Alberto Rodriguez went two-for-four with a double. He is currently 2nd in the league with 17 doubles this season.
Juan Mercedes was on it tonight. Final line: 6IP, 4H, 3R, 0BB, 10K, 77-56. pic.twitter.com/9S9d2G6vGf
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) June 29, 2022
Game two of the six game series is scheduled for Wednesday June 29. RHP Bryce Miller (3-2, 2.25 ERA) will start for the AquaSox and RHP Jake Wong (4-2, 4.34 ERA) will take the mound for the Emeralds. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. with the pregame show beginning at 6:20 p.m. Tune in to 1380 AM/95.3 FM KRKO for all of the action.PHOTO CREDIT: James Snook / Spokane Indians
NEXT HOME GAME: The Everett AquaSox are back at Funko Field on Monday, July 4th. If holiday cooking and cleanup aren't your thing, we have an All-American Deal for you! What is better than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and fireworks? Nothing!! We are offering an exclusive Independence Day Picnic that includes your game ticket (General Admission) and an all-you-can-eat picnic with all the fixin’s. Hot Dogs, hamburgers, sides, drinks, and that’s right – APPLE PIE with ICE CREAM for dessert! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will be treated with a special stars and stripes AquaSox baseball thanks to Snohomish County CASA. We'll also feature a Game-Worn Independence Day Hat Auction! If you miss out on the auction don't worry, there will be a limited number of Independence Day Hats available for sale in our Frog Shop team store. After the game, stay for The Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Diedrich Espresso (rumor is it's going to be the biggest fireworks show of the season!)
ABOUT THE EVERETT AQUASOX:
The Everett AquaSox are the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners who were ranked number one by Baseball America’s 2022 Organization Talent Rankings. The roster is highlighted by shortstop Noelvi Marte. Marte is currently ranked number 11 on MLBs top 100 list and ranked number two on the Mariners top 30 prospects list. Joining Marte in Everett from the Mariners top 30 prospect list are: Outfielder Alberto Rodriguez (#8), lefthanded pitcher Adam Macko (#11), right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller (#23), and outfielder Victor Labrada (#26). Group tickets, family outings and ticket packages for the 2022 season are selli