Ashton Izzi Strikes Out Seven In 2-1 Loss
EVERETT, WASHINGTON: Although the Everett AquaSox pitching staff struck out 11 batters and walked none, the Spokane Indians barely snuck by the Frogs 2-1 in front of 1,404 fans and 127 dogs at Funko Field on Sam’s Cats and Dogs Bark in the Park Night. Sox starting pitcher Ashton Izzi
EVERETT, WASHINGTON: Although the Everett AquaSox pitching staff struck out 11 batters and walked none, the Spokane Indians barely snuck by the Frogs 2-1 in front of 1,404 fans and 127 dogs at Funko Field on Sam’s Cats and Dogs Bark in the Park Night.
Sox starting pitcher Ashton Izzi had a brilliant beginning to his outing, throwing three scoreless innings to kickstart the night. Supporting Izzi defensively in that span was Curtis Washington Jr., who rocketed a throw from right field to second base to eliminate a runner and end the top of the third inning.
CWJ lasers a throw to second base to end the top of the third! pic.twitter.com/Ai6yMcvYmH
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) July 23, 2025
Izzi continued cruising, collecting seven strikeouts to tie his career-high. He exited after throwing six shutout innings, allowing a slim three hits while walking none. Also supporting Izzi’s efforts was Colt Emerson, who made an impressive diving stop at shortstop followed by a throw to first base for an out.
Colt Emerson making it look too easy out at shortstop! pic.twitter.com/h8muO4yHK3
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) July 23, 2025
Tai Peete scored the first run of the night, hitting a solo home run over the manual scoreboard in right center field during the bottom of the seventh. However, Spokane hit a solo home run of their own in the top of the eighth courtesy of Tommy Hopfe, knotting the game 1-1.
Tai Peete breaks the scoreless draw in the bottom of the seventh with his 14th homer of the year! pic.twitter.com/o1GlG59L4d
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) July 23, 2025
Spokane powered ahead in the top of the ninth inning as GJ Hill hit a solo home run over the manual scoreboard, providing Spokane a late 2-1 lead. Everett made a late push in the bottom half of the frame as Josh Caron drew a two-out walk, but the AquaSox narrowly fell short as a groundout to second base ended the game.
Sam's Cats and Dogs Bark in the Park Photos (4/4), July 22, 2025
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) July 23, 2025
Photos by Shari Sommerfeld pic.twitter.com/ktU5hCpbaY
PICTURED ABOVE: Ashton Izzi
PHOTO CREDIT: Shari Sommerfeld
Sam's Cats and Dogs Bark in the Park Photos (1/4), July 22, 2025
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) July 23, 2025
Photos by Shari Sommerfeld pic.twitter.com/svptwRiEMs
LOOKING AHEAD: The AquaSox return to competition Wednesday, July 23, as they host the Spokane Indians at 7:05 p.m. at Funko Field. Right-hander Ryan Hawks is scheduled to take the mound as the Frogs host Baseball Bingo presented by Tulalip Bingo & Slots! Bring your pens, pencils, and scorecards to try your luck and win prizes. Additionally, it is HomeStreet Bank $5.00 Wednesday! Stop by participating HomeStreet Bank locations to receive a coupon for a $5.00 Upper Reserved ticket redeemable at the Funko Field Box Office.
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