Frogs Explode For 13 Runs, Shut Out Canadians
August 4, 2026 — EVERETT, Wash.: Powered by a 16-hit performance featuring five home runs and shutout pitching from Adam Maier, the Everett AquaSox blanked the Vancouver Canadians 13-0 on Tuesday night at Everett Memorial Stadium. Everett’s offense immediately surged, bringing home nine runs across the first three innings of
August 4, 2026 — EVERETT, Wash.: Powered by a 16-hit performance featuring five home runs and shutout pitching from Adam Maier, the Everett AquaSox blanked the Vancouver Canadians 13-0 on Tuesday night at Everett Memorial Stadium.
Everett’s offense immediately surged, bringing home nine runs across the first three innings of the game. Luke Stevenson ignited the scoring by blasting a solo home run just one out in, and Brandon Eike doubled and later scored on a wild pitch to continue Everett’s efforts. Ending a three-run first inning for the Frogs was Carlos Jimenez, who also drilled a solo homer.
Luke Stevenson wasted no time, crushing a first-inning solo shot to give the AquaSox a 1-0 lead over Vancouver. Now it's time to check out the @PaineField Home Run Tracker and see just how much damage that swing did. pic.twitter.com/yQv7OADIHY
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) August 5, 2026
Luis Suisbel ripped a double down to right field to continue Everett’s scoring in the bottom of the second to score Austin St. Laurent, who singled and turned on the jets to score from first base on Suisbel’s swing. Stevenson brought home the second and final run of the second frame, hitting an RBI single for his second run-scoring knock of the game.
The momentum did not stop for the AquaSox in the bottom of the third as the Frogs lengthened their lead to 9-0. Aiden Taurek demolished a solo home run for the first High-A long ball of his career, and both Stevenson and Eike drew a bases-loaded walk to further their run total. Contributing the final run of the frame was Matthew Ellis, who hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score Korbyn Dickerson.
AIDEN TAUREK. BLASTED. HIS FIRST AQUASOX HOME RUN! pic.twitter.com/tE4LwjpyWj
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) August 5, 2026
Everett added a two-run home run in each of the fifth and sixth innings as Eike and Taurek each delivered opposite-field homers. Eike’s blast was his 21st of the season, extending his Northwest League lead for the category, and Taurek’s was his second of the game. Additionally, it was Taurek’s first multi-homer game of his professional career.
AIDEN TAUREK: TWO-HOMER GAME! pic.twitter.com/yK63xuYlcp
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) August 5, 2026
From the mound, the right-hander Maier stunned the Canadians, dealing his fourth shutout start of the 2026 campaign. Across six frames of work, the Vancouver native allowed just three hits and walked one while striking out six batters from his hometown team. Upon his departure, righty Ben Hernandez entered the game, adding one scoreless inning of work.
Closing out the game for the AquaSox was left-hander Caleb Franzen, who made his Everett Memorial Stadium debut. The 25-year-old native of Phoenix, Arizona, dealt two shutout frames, locking down the Frogs’ 13-0 victory in the opening game of the six-game series.
PICTURED ABOVE: Luke Stevenson
PHOTO BY: Evan Morud
LOOKING AHEAD: The AquaSox continue their six-game series against the Vancouver Canadians! Game Two is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, and specialty ticket offers include the Gesa Credit Union Military Pride offer and the AquaSox Student Discount. Additionally, we are playing Baseball Bingo presented by Tulalip Bingo & Slots! Promotions later on in the series include a Randy Johnson Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Gesa Credit Union, UW Bothell Alumni Night, Scouting America Night, Frogstock, and Faith & Family Night presented by Calvary Arlington!
ABOUT THE EVERETT AQUASOX: The Everett AquaSox are the defending 2025 Northwest League Champions and serve as the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Established in 1984, the club has been affiliated with the Mariners since adopting the AquaSox name in 1995. For the latest updates on the 2026 season — including community initiatives and appearances by Webbly — follow the Frogs on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or visit AquaSox.com. Season ticket packages, group outings, and picnic experiences are available now by calling (425) 258-3673 or by visiting the AquaSox Front Office at 3802 Broadway.
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