Three Homers Not Enough for Sox
EVERETT, WA: Three home runs was not enough for the AquaSox as the Emeralds prevailed 7-5 in Game Four of the six-game homestand at Funko Field. After falling behind early, the AquaSox bats found a power surge. Josh Hood hit his second home run in as many days in the
EVERETT, WA: Three home runs was not enough for the AquaSox as the Emeralds prevailed 7-5 in Game Four of the six-game homestand at Funko Field.
After falling behind early, the AquaSox bats found a power surge. Josh Hood hit his second home run in as many days in the bottom of the first. It was Hood’s first time homering in consecutive games in his professional career. Then, in the bottom of the second inning, Mercer alumni Bill Knight hit his first home run of 2024. Three batters later, Brock Rodden hit his first home run as a member of the AquaSox, crushing a three-run blast over the left field wall.
Home runs from Bill Knight and Brock Rodden gave Everett a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the second inning!@Bill_Knight4 @RoddenBrock pic.twitter.com/1Mg2I9p0jx
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) April 13, 2024
Additionally on offense, Hood collected a second hit on the evening. Hood is now batting .320 after his third multi-hit game of the season. Gabriel Moncada and Knight both drew a pair of walks. Knight is now hitting .308 across seven games this season.
For Eugene, Scott Bandura collected a double and an RBI triple. Turner Hill hit his first home run of the year. Bandura, Zach Morgan, Andrew Kachel, and Justin Wishkoski all finished with multi-hit games.
On the mound, right-hander Michael Morales made his second start of 2024. Morales, the Mariners’ 13th-ranked prospect, worked 5.1 innings, striking out five and walking only one batter. Morales has pitched at least five innings in both of his starts this season. Nick Davila came in and relieved Morales, throwing 2.2 innings. Davila struck out three batters and walked one in his second appearance of the season. Blake Townsend also pitched, throwing one inning in his third appearance. Townsend has yet to allow an earned run this year.
Our first Funko Friday of the season was a success! Every Friday home game this year we will be celebrating Funko Friday with a new giveaway each time!
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) April 13, 2024
Fans, show us your favorite FUNKO FRIDAY photos from tonight in the comments!@OriginalFunko
Photo Credit @emorudphoto pic.twitter.com/fT2NpYPAZw
PICTURED ABOVE: Josh Hood
PHOTO CREDIT: Shari Sommerfeld
LOOKING AHEAD: Tomorrow’s game is at 7:05 p.m. at Funko Field. Right-hander Juan Burgos takes the mound for his first start of 2024. In his previous appearance, Burgos threw three shutout innings at Hillsboro on April 7. Tomorrow’s game is a part of BECU Family Night promotion, where fans can get Field Reserved tickets for only $8.00 each, limit eight tickets per person while supplies last. Additionally, 2024 AquaSox Magnet Schedules will be given away at the gates.
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 2024 season, including community initiatives and Webbly appearances, follow the Frogs on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or visit our website, AquaSox.com. 2024 season ticket and mini plans can be purchased by calling (425) 258-3673 or by visiting the AquaSox Front Office at 3802 Broadway in Everett.