Ryan Sloan Stars in AquaSox Debut
HILLSBORO, OREGON: The Hillsboro Hops walked off the Everett AquaSox on Angel Ortiz’s RBI single to secure a 3-2 comeback victory Saturday night at Hillsboro Ballpark.
HILLSBORO, OREGON: The Hillsboro Hops walked off the Everett AquaSox on Angel Ortiz’s RBI single to secure a 3-2 comeback victory Saturday night at Hillsboro Ballpark.
AquaSox starting pitcher Ryan Sloan and Hops starting pitcher John West each threw two scoreless frames to begin the game. Breaking the scoreless knot in the top of the third was Carter Dorighi, who knocked an RBI double to left field after Axel Sanchez walked.
Hillsboro knotted the game in the bottom of the fourth as Cristofer Torin doubled and later scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Ortiz. Everett’s Sloan departed at the end of the fourth, allowing only one run and four hits while striking out two in his High-A debut. The 19-year-old righty also did not walk any batters.
Leading off the top of the fifth, Tai Peete walked and stole second base to place a runner in scoring position for the AquaSox. Brandon Eike capitalized on the opportunity, doubling Peete home to set Everett ahead 2-1. Keeping the one-run ballgame intact were AquaSox pitchers Shaddon Peavyhouse and Jose Geraldo, who combined to throw four shutout innings.
AquaSox take the lead in the 5th inning. Brandon Eike doubles (19) on a line drive to left field, Tai Peete scores pic.twitter.com/0uTHntGPAX
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) August 17, 2025
Hillsboro surged in the ninth inning, ultimately winning the game in walk-off fashion. Druw Jones walked to lead off the frame, later scoring the tying run as Jansel Luis tripled. Winning the game for the Hops was Angel Ortiz, who drilled the deciding RBI single to right field to end the game.
PICTURED ABOVE: Ryan Sloan
PHOTO CREDIT: Evan Morud
Saturday night at Hillsboro Ballpark 📸 pic.twitter.com/BeTYna5M6t
— Everett AquaSox (@EverettAquaSox) August 17, 2025
LOOKING AHEAD: The AquaSox return home to Funko Field on Tuesday, August 19, for six games against the Spokane Indians! Tuesday’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Promotions for the week include Malmö Oat Milkers Night and a Cal Raleigh Funko POP! giveaway on Funko Friday, a Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza presented by AB One on Saturday, and Sunday Fun Day! Following the Spokane series, Everett remains home for another six games against the Eugene Emeralds from August 26-31. Secure your seats now for some fun in the sun!
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