The Everett AquaSox needed every one of their 13 base hits Wednesday night at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, and when the final out was recorded it was right-hander Christian Little slamming the door on a 10-7 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils.
This was not a clean victory. This was a baseball game — the chaotic, swinging-momentum kind that reminds you why Minor League Baseball at a small stadium is one of the best things in American sports. The AquaSox once again showed they know how to win one of those.
How It Went: The Short Version
Everett jumped on Tri-City early, built a 4-1 lead through three innings, watched it erode to 4-3 by the sixth, then scored three in the top of the seventh to go up 7-4. What happened next was genuinely stressful: Tri-City erupted for three runs in the bottom of the seventh, capped by Capri Ortiz lining a two-run single to center field to tie it 7-7.
Then the Frogs dug deep.
Felnin Celesten — the guy who just won Northwest League Player of the Week — came through with an RBI single in the top of the eighth to reclaim the lead. Matthew Ellis put the exclamation point on it with a two-run home run in the ninth. Christian Little came on for a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts to lock it down and earn his second save of the season.
Final: AquaSox 10, Dust Devils 7. Series: Everett leads 2-0.
The Stars of the Night
Felnin Celesten continues to be the most interesting player on this roster. Coming in as NWL Player of the Week — batting .471 with 11 hits in five games against Spokane — he picked up right where he left off. He scored in the third inning on a balk while Stevenson was at bat, then delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth when it mattered most.
Jonny Farmelo was the offensive engine. The outfielder hit two doubles — one in the third that set up Celesten’s RBI, another in the seventh that sparked the three-run frame. He did the dirty work all game.
Luke Stevenson drove in runs in the first and seventh innings. His two-run single in the seventh felt like the dagger — before Tri-City made things interesting again.
Matthew Ellis opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first and closed it with a two-run home run in the ninth. A three-run cushion in the final inning is the kind of hit a whole clubhouse exhales over.
Christian Little did what closers do: two strikeouts in the ninth, Save No. 2 on the books.
The Road Trip Is Off to a Great Start
Coming into this six-game road series against Tri-City, the AquaSox were riding strong momentum from the Spokane homestand and the energy of Bryce Miller’s rehab start at Funko Field. Tuesday night they rolled 8-3 behind Luis Suisbel’s five RBIs. Wednesday night they survived a 7-7 gut punch and came out the other side. Two games in, two wins.
After Tri-City, Everett returns to Everett Memorial Stadium for a homestand against Hillsboro. Promotions include Coors Light Throwback Thursday, Star Wars Night, Sunday Fun Day, and the AquaSox Mother’s Day Picnic.
Prospect Watch: Who’s Helping Their Case
Every at-bat on this road trip is an organizational evaluation. Right now, a few names are doing themselves no harm.
Felnin Celesten — league-wide recognition last week, two more productive games in Tri-City. Scouts are paying attention if they weren’t already.
Jonny Farmelo — two doubles, runs driven in, consistently reliable in this lineup all season.
Matthew Ellis — the home run in the ninth was not cheap. Keep watching.
Game 3 of this road series is Thursday, April 30 at Gesa Stadium with first pitch at 6:30 PM.
Related: Luis Suisbel Goes Off: AquaSox Pound Tri-City 8-3 in Road Series Opener | AquaSox Hit the Road to Tri-City: Celesten Is NWL Player of the Week
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the AquaSox vs. Tri-City game on April 29, 2026?
The Everett AquaSox defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 10-7 at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, Washington on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Who were the top performers for the AquaSox in the 10-7 win?
Felnin Celesten drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Matthew Ellis hit a two-run home run in the ninth. Jonny Farmelo hit two doubles. Luke Stevenson drove in runs in the first and seventh innings. Christian Little earned his second save of the season.
What is the AquaSox record in the Tri-City road series after two games?
The AquaSox lead the six-game road series 2-0 after wins of 8-3 on April 28 and 10-7 on April 29.
Who is Felnin Celesten?
Celesten is the AquaSox shortstop and current Northwest League Player of the Week. He batted .471 with 11 hits in five games against Spokane and continues to produce in Tri-City.
When do the AquaSox return home after this road trip?
After completing the six-game series at Tri-City, the AquaSox return to Everett Memorial Stadium for a homestand against the Hillsboro Hops.
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