What was the score of the AquaSox vs. Tri-City game on April 28, 2026? The Everett AquaSox defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 8-3 in the series opener at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA. Third baseman Luis Suisbel drove in five runs, including a three-run home run — his first of the 2026 season — in the second inning.
PASCO, Wash. — If you needed a sign that the Everett AquaSox are starting to figure some things out, Tuesday night at Gesa Stadium gave you plenty to work with.
Third baseman Luis Suisbel did what no one in a Frogs uniform had done yet this season: he launched a home run. Then he kept hitting. By the time it was over, Suisbel had collected five RBIs in an 8-3 AquaSox win over the Tri-City Dust Devils — the perfect way to open a six-game road series in Pasco.
The Big Inning: Four Runs Before You Could Blink
The AquaSox got to work fast in the top of the second inning, stacking a four-run frame that put Tuesday night’s result mostly out of reach before the Dust Devils could breathe.
Josh Caron singled and Carlos Jimenez worked a walk. That brought up Suisbel with runners on first and second, and he turned on a pitch and drove it to right field — his first home run of the 2026 season, a three-run shot that put Everett up 3-0 just like that.
Brandon Eike wasn’t done adding to the damage. Two batters later, he crushed a solo home run — his fourth of the year, and his second in consecutive games — to make it 4-0 before Tri-City had even posted a run.
Tri-City got one back in the bottom of the second. Ryan Nicholson doubled, Anthony Scull singled, and Randy De Jesus hit a sacrifice fly to cut the deficit to 4-1. It felt like a momentum moment for the Dust Devils. It wasn’t.
Suisbel Piles On
If you thought five RBIs in a single game was done after that second inning, Suisbel had more to say. With the bases loaded and two out in the top of the third, he punched a two-run single into right field to push the lead to 6-1.
That’s five RBIs through three innings — tied for a career high, originally set back in August 2023. On the road. In a series opener. Against a Northwest League club that needed an answer and didn’t get one.
Dollard Keeps It Clean
Starting pitcher Taylor Dollard handled his business on the mound, working four innings and allowing just one earned run on five hits. He’s had his ups and downs this year, but Tuesday looked like the cleaner version of Dollard — attacking the strike zone, limiting damage, and handing the ball to the bullpen with a comfortable lead.
Everett stretched the margin further in the top of the seventh. Anthony Donofrio came through with an RBI single, and Jimenez drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 8-2. Lucas Kelly closed things out, striking out Tri-City’s Jake Munroe to seal the 8-3 final.
Why This Road Trip Matters
The AquaSox arrived in Pasco for six games (April 28–May 3) after finishing their home series against the Spokane Indians. The Tri-City series is a genuine test — the Dust Devils were one of the hotter early-season clubs in the Northwest League, and Gesa Stadium has historically been tough on visitors.
Tuesday’s win is a statement that Everett can generate offense on the road. Suisbel’s breakout night gives the lineup another bat to watch alongside the already-established threat of Felnin Celesten, who won NWL Player of the Week after hitting .471 with 11 hits in five games against Spokane. There are five more games left in this series — Wednesday through Sunday (6:30 PM starts weeknights, 1:30 PM on Sunday, May 3).
Prospect Watch: Suisbel, Eike, and the Middle of the Order
Luis Suisbel is a corner infield prospect in the Seattle Mariners organization, and nights like Tuesday are exactly what development staffs want to see: a guy finding his timing, trusting his approach, and delivering in run-scoring situations. Brandon Eike’s hot streak — four home runs on the year, multiple multi-hit efforts — has been one of the quiet stories of the early AquaSox season. With Celesten adding pop at the top, this is becoming a lineup that’s harder to manage from top to bottom.
The Mariners have High-A affiliates for a reason: these are the guys who become major league contributors in three or four years. On nights like Tuesday, Gesa Stadium turns into a reminder that the pipeline is doing its job.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the AquaSox play next at Tri-City?
The Everett AquaSox continue their six-game road series at Gesa Stadium in Pasco. Games run April 29–30 and May 1–3, with 6:30 PM starts Tuesday through Saturday and a 1:30 PM finale on Sunday, May 3.
Who are the top AquaSox prospects to watch in 2026?
Key names include Felnin Celesten (NWL Player of the Week, Week 3), Luis Suisbel (five RBIs Tuesday, first home run of the season), Brandon Eike (four home runs in 2026), Carlos Jimenez, and starter Taylor Dollard.
What is Gesa Stadium?
Gesa Stadium is the home of the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Colorado Rockies High-A affiliate, in Pasco, Washington — approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Everett across the Cascades.
Source: Everett AquaSox official release via OurSports Central, MiLB.com gameday data.
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