Williamson and Frogs Dominate, 9-1

EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett AquaSox (15-8) took the lead in the top of the first and continued to build on it, defeating the Vancouver Canadians (14-9), 9-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Frogs jumped ahead early; in the top of the first, back-to-back groundouts from Jack Larsen and Patrick Frick allowed two runs to score, giving the ‘Sox a 2-0 lead. The following inning, Cody Grosse hit a line drive single, driving in Miguel Perez from second base. Zach DeLoach followed with a double, scoring Grosse. Before the end of the inning, Frick hit a two-run double and Joseph Rosa hit an RBI single, putting the AquaSox up 7-0.

The Canadians scored their first run in the bottom of the second when Spencer Horwitz hit a solo home run to right field. In the top of the third, DeLoach hit a home run for the AquaSox, extending their lead to 8-1. Rosa drove in the Frogs’ final run of the game in the top of the fourth with a double, bringing the score to 9-1.

WRAPPING IT UP

At the plate, the AquaSox registered 11 hits with nine RBIs. DeLoach led the way, going 2-for-3 with a double and a home run. On the mound, LHP Brandon Williamson pitched 7.1 innings with 13 strikeouts, highlighted by the first AquaSox immaculate inning since 2007.

LOOKING AHEAD

The AquaSox will conclude their six-game series in Hillsboro against the Vancouver Canadians at their “home” field on Sunday, May 30 at 1:05 p.m. Tune in with Steve Willits here! The Frogs return to Funko Field on Tuesday, June 1 to take on the Hillsboro Hops. All fans who attend the June 1 or 2 game will have the option to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine through the Snohomish County Health District’s event, “Knock COVID out of the Park.” Purchase single game tickets here!