June 28, 2026 — EUGENE, Ore.: The Eugene Emeralds earned victory over the Everett AquaSox 9-1 Sunday afternoon at PK Park, creating a series split that saw each team take home three wins among the six total games played.
The Emeralds offense took pounded at the AquaSox early on, taking a 4-0 lead after three innings of play. Dakota Jordan hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the second, later scoring as Lisbel Diaz knocked an RBI single to open the scoring, and Eugene added three more runs in the next frame as Jhonny Level hit an RBI double, Gavin Kilen hit an RBI triple, and Jordan hit into an RBI groundout.
Eugene’s 4-0 lead held until the bottom of the sixth when Carlos Gutierrez and Diaz hit consecutive solo home runs to further their team’s advantage 6-0. Everett starting pitcher Walter Ford departed at the end of the frame, striking out three and walking none across six innings of work.
Jordan brought home two more runs for the Emeralds in the bottom of the seventh inning by hitting a two-run home run. Trailing 8-0 in the top of the eighth, the AquaSox plated their first and only run as Brandon Eike hit into an RBI groundout after Felnin Celesten doubled to lead off the inning.
Concluding the scoring for the evening in the bottom half of the eighth was Trevor Cohen, whose RBI single set Eugene ahead 9-1. Ryan Slater struck out three in a scoreless top of the ninth inning, locking down the Emeralds’ eight-run victory.
From the batter’s box for the AquaSox, six different players collected a base hit. Carlos Jimenez led the Frogs by collecting two hits, and Eike collected his 37th RBI of the season with his RBI groundout in the eighth inning.
PICTURED ABOVE: Felnin Celesten
PHOTO BY: Evan Morud
LOOKING AHEAD: The AquaSox return home for a six-game against the Tri-City Dust Devils beginning at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30! Deals for the day include the AquaSox Student Discount and the Gesa Credit Union Military Pride offer. Promotions for later in the series include two performances by Mad Chad, a 2025 Northwest League Champions Coin giveaway, two Postgame Fireworks Extravaganzas, an Independence Day Picnic, Sunday Fun Day, and more!
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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