May 28, 2026 — HILLSBORO, OR: The Everett AquaSox fell to the Hillsboro Hops in 10 innings on Thursday night, losing 8-7 as outfielder Slade Caldwell hit a walk-off RBI single.
Matthew Ellis opened the scoring in the top of the second, blasting a solo home run to set the AquaSox ahead 1-0. Ellis’ long ball cleared the fence in right center field, and the homer was his sixth of the season. Adding the second AquaSox run in the next frame was Anthony Donofrio, who hit a solo home run for his second blast of the season.
Hillsboro got on the board in the bottom of the sixth, cutting the Frogs’ lead to one run. Caldwell drew a one out walk, later scoring as Alberto Barriga knocked an RBI double to center field. However, Everett retook a 4-1 as Luis Suisbel blasted a two-run home run to right center field for his fourth long ball.
The Hops rallied to tie the game 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh courtesy of Caldwell. Avery Owusu-Asiedu hit a leadoff double, later scoring the Hops’ second run as Modeifi Marte hit an RBI single, and Caldwell smashed a two-run home run to deliver the tying runs.
Each team plated two runs in the ninth inning, knotting the game 6-6 while sending it to extra innings. Carlos Jimenez hit a two-run double for the AquaSox, and for the Hops, Marte hit a solo homer and Barriga knocked an RBI single.
Everett took the upper hand 7-6 in the top of the 10th as Donofrio scored on a balk, but the efforts were ultimately to no avail. Marte drove in the tying run by hitting into an RBI groundout, and Caldwell dropped a walk-off RBI single into center field to score the game’s winning run.
PICTURED ABOVE: Anthony Donofrio
LOOKING AHEAD: The AquaSox continue their six-game series against the Hillsboro Hops at Hops Ballpark at 6:35 p.m. on Friday, May 29. After the conclusion of the Hops series, the AquaSox return home to Everett Memorial Stadium for six games against the Northwest League leading Eugene Emeralds. Promotions for the series include WSU Night With The AquaSox, the AquaSox Princess Party presented by Diedrich Espresso, a Saturday Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Gesa Credit Union, 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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