Q: What happened when the AquaSox opened the Hillsboro series on May 5, 2026?
A: Curtis Washington Jr. hit a three-run home run — his fourth of the season — as part of a six-run third inning, and Everett beat the Hillsboro Hops 8-6 at Funko Field. Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman earned the win and Casey Hintz notched his second save of the year.

Curtis Washington Jr. Lights Up Funko Field

The Everett AquaSox are home, and Tuesday night at Funko Field felt like a reminder of exactly why this roster is worth watching. Curtis Washington Jr. blasted a three-run home run to right-center in the third inning — his fourth of 2026, a new career single-season high — as the Frogs took Game 1 of the Hillsboro Hops series 8-6 in front of 754 fans on a spring night in Everett.

This was a game with some sloppiness, a five-run Hops comeback in the fifth that made it interesting, and ultimately a bullpen that held the door shut. The kind of 8-6 win that leaves you feeling good about the roster depth even while knowing there’s work to be done.

How It Unfolded: The Six-Run Third

The AquaSox took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Luke Stevenson (Seattle Mariners’ No. 8 prospect) singled home Carter Dorighi, who had reached on a Hillsboro fielding error and advanced on a wild pitch. Clean, efficient, the kind of early RBI Stevenson has been delivering all month — no coincidence he just earned the Mariners’ Minor League Hitter of April award.

Hillsboro answered in the top of the third. Adrian Rodriguez walked, Trent Youngblood and Yassel Soler singled to load the bases, Brady Counsell hit a sacrifice fly, and Yerald Nin doubled into the left-center gap to put the Hops up 2-1. It looked for a moment like Hillsboro starter David Hagaman — Arizona’s No. 8 prospect — might settle in.

He didn’t. The bottom of the third became a six-run avalanche. Mariners No. 6 prospect Jonny Farmelo led off with a double. Josh Caron walked. Luis Suisbel walked to load the bases with two outs. Then Carlos Jimenez (Mariners No. 21 prospect) lined a two-run single to right, scoring Farmelo and Caron to tie it at 3. Austin St. Laurent followed with an RBI single to make it 4-2. And then Washington Jr. stepped in and sent one to right-center — a three-run shot that made it 7-2 and sent the small but enthusiastic crowd home happy before the fifth inning even arrived.

The Hops Made It Interesting

Credit the Hillsboro Hops: they didn’t fold. The top of the fifth saw a four-run explosion that cut the lead to 7-6. Slade Caldwell (Arizona’s No. 3 prospect) walked, Counsell knocked an RBI double, Nin added an RBI single, Avery Owusu-Asiedu hit an RBI double, and Modeifi Marte brought home one more with a single to right. Suddenly it was a game again.

Everett answered in the sixth. Washington Jr. reached on a hit-by-pitch, stole second, advanced to third on a passed ball, and Dorighi drove him home with a sacrifice fly to left. 8-6 AquaSox.

Pitching: Lunsford-Shenkman and Hintz Slam the Door

Taylor Dollard started and went four innings. Armbruester tossed one frame. Then Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman came on and was filthy — two scoreless innings, picking up his second win of the season. Casey Hintz closed it out with two more scoreless innings for his second save. The Hops had 12 hits on the night but couldn’t string them together enough in the late innings to tie it up.

Hillsboro’s pitching staff — Hagaman (2.2), Russell (0.1), Aracena (2.0), Brown (3.0) — eventually settled down, but the damage was already done by the bottom of the third.

Prospect Watch: Names to Know

Three Mariners prospects showed out in the box score tonight. Jonny Farmelo (M’s No. 6) set the third inning in motion with his leadoff double. Carlos Jimenez (M’s No. 21) delivered the clutch two-run single with two outs. And Curtis Washington Jr. provided the headline play with his three-run shot. Add in Luke Stevenson (No. 8) providing the first-inning RBI, and you’ve got a prospect showcase tucked inside an 8-6 box score.

This comes on the heels of Stevenson winning the Mariners Minor League Hitter of the Month award for April (.321 BA, .500 OBP, .982 OPS, 20 walks) and Brock Moore winning the bullpen award (8.1 IP, 20 K, 1 BB, 4 SV in April). The talent pipeline feeding through Everett right now is genuinely impressive.

Tonight: Bryce Miller on the Mound

Wednesday night is must-see baseball at Funko Field. Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller is making his second AquaSox rehab start of 2026 at 7:05 PM, continuing his recovery from the oblique inflammation that sidelined him before the season. His April 24 AquaSox outing (3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K, 47 pitches) was excellent. Tonight, he faces the Hops in what may be his final tune-up before rejoining the Seattle rotation.

What’s Coming This Week

The six-game Hillsboro homestand runs through Sunday, May 10, with something every night worth showing up for. Coors Light Throwback Thursday is Thursday, Star Wars Night on Saturday, Sunday Fun Day closes the week, and the AquaSox Mother’s Day Picnic rounds it out. Tickets are available at aquasox.com. All games at Funko Field, 7:05 PM first pitch (Sunday at 1:05 PM).

The Frogs are building something interesting in Everett this spring. Come watch it in person.

Box Score

Hillsboro Hops: 0-0-2-0-4-0-0-0-0 = 6 R, 12 H, 1 E
Everett AquaSox: 1-0-6-0-0-1-0-0-X = 8 R, 9 H, 1 E

Win: Lunsford-Shenkman (2-0) | Loss: Hagaman (0-1) | Save: Hintz (2)
Everett pitching: Dollard 4.0 IP, Armbruester 1.0 IP, Lunsford-Shenkman 2.0 IP, Hintz 2.0 IP
Time: 2:49 | Attendance: 754

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who won the AquaSox game on May 5, 2026?
A: The Everett AquaSox beat the Hillsboro Hops 8-6 in the series opener at Funko Field.

Q: Who hit the home run for the AquaSox on May 5?
A: Curtis Washington Jr. hit a three-run home run to right-center in the third inning — his fourth of the 2026 season and a new career single-season high.

Q: Who got the win for Everett on May 5?
A: Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman earned the win (now 2-0) with two scoreless innings; Casey Hintz earned his second save with two more scoreless frames.

Q: Is Bryce Miller pitching for the AquaSox this week?
A: Yes — Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller is scheduled to make a rehab start Wednesday, May 6, at 7:05 PM at Funko Field against the Hillsboro Hops.

Q: What promotions does the AquaSox homestand have?
A: Coors Light Throwback Thursday (May 7), Star Wars Night (May 9), Sunday Fun Day, and the Mother’s Day Picnic (May 10). All games at Funko Field — 7:05 PM weeknights/Saturday, 1:05 PM Sunday.

Q: Who are the Mariners prospects on the AquaSox in 2026?
A: Standout prospects on the 2026 AquaSox include Jonny Farmelo (No. 6), Luke Stevenson (No. 8), Carlos Jimenez (No. 21), Felnin Celesten, Brandon Eike, and Curtis Washington Jr., among others.

Q: How did the AquaSox finish the Tri-City road series?
A: Everett went 3-3 on the Tri-City road trip, dropping the series finale 7-4 on May 3 after Brandon Eike’s sixth homer tied it. The Frogs are back home at Funko Field starting Tuesday, May 5 for a six-game series vs. the Hillsboro Hops — with Bryce Miller’s rehab start scheduled for Wednesday, May 6.

AquaSox Go 3-3 at Tri-City: Eike Hits His Sixth Homer, But the Frogs Drop the Series Finale 7-4

The Everett AquaSox ended their six-game road trip at Gesa Stadium in Pasco the same way they started it — with some big moments and a result that didn’t go their way.

Sunday’s series finale: Viñeros de Tri-City 7, AquaSox 4. The Frogs tied it up at 3-3 in the fifth inning on Brandon Eike’s sixth homer of the season (a leadoff shot to start the fifth) and a Felnin Celesten RBI single. Luis Suisbel even gave Everett a 4-3 lead in the sixth, scoring from second on a wild pitch. But Tri-City blew the game open in the bottom of the seventh — Caleb Bartolero doubled home the tying run, Anthony Scull ripped a go-ahead RBI double to left, and Matt Coutney crushed a two-run homer over the right-center fence to make it 7-4. The AquaSox bullpen held after that, but the deficit was too large.

Series Summary: A Split on the Road

The full Tri-City road trip shook out like this:

Game 1 (April 28): AquaSox 8, Tri-City 3 — Luis Suisbel career-high-tie 5 RBIs (3-run HR + 2-run single), Eike’s 4th HR, Dollard solid on the mound.
Game 2 (April 29): AquaSox 10, Tri-City 7 — Rally from 7-7 in the eighth, Celesten go-ahead RBI, Ellis 2-run HR in the 9th, Little save.
Game 3 (April 30): Tri-City 6, AquaSox 4 — Eike hit his 5th HR but Tri-City got the run support Everett couldn’t match.
Game 4 (May 1): Tri-City 7 (walk-off) — Randy de Jesus walked off the Frogs with a late hit.
Game 5 (May 2): Tri-City 8, AquaSox 6 — Eike doubled to spark a late rally, Suisbel RBI single, but a five-run fifth inning by Tri-City was too much.
Game 6 (May 3): Tri-City 7, AquaSox 4 — Eike HR #6, Celesten RBI single, Suisbel scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, but a four-run Tri-City seventh ended it.

Final road trip line: 3-3. Not ideal, but not a disaster. The Frogs are 12-11 on the young season and heading home with legitimate momentum candidates in Eike and Celesten.

Prospect Watch: Eike Is for Real

Let’s talk about Brandon Eike, because his power has been the story of this road trip.

Six home runs in the first 23 games of the 2026 season. Eike is a physical outfielder who generates lift and backspin, and he’s been driving the ball to all parts of the park. His leadoff homer in Sunday’s fifth inning — hit with the team trailing 3-0 and needing a spark — showed the kind of situational awareness a young power hitter needs. He’s not just a pull-or-nothing guy. He’s using the whole field.

Keep an eye on Eike in the homestand. If he gets going at Funko Field, the box score is going to be fun to read.

Felnin Celesten, for his part, continues to be the most complete hitter on this roster. The NWL Player of the Week from the previous series hasn’t cooled off. He got the tying RBI single in the fifth inning on Sunday, and his ability to put the barrel on the ball in crucial situations is what separates him from the other prospects on this club.

Walter Ford Starts the Series Finale

AquaSox starter Walter Ford made the start in the series finale — one of the younger arms in Everett’s 2026 rotation. He went 4.2 innings, allowing three earned runs (two earned) with some wild pitch issues that cost his catcher Josh Caron. Ford showed flashes: he was sharp in the first two innings before the wheels got wobbly in the third. Adam Smith relieved him and threw 1.1 scoreless innings in his first AquaSox appearance — a 14th-round Padres pick from 2021 who now has a clean line on his debut stat sheet.

Coming Up: Hillsboro Hops at Funko Field, May 5-10

The Frogs are home. Six games at Funko Field starting Tuesday, May 5 against the Hillsboro Hops (D-backs affiliate, Northwest League).

Homestand schedule:
Tuesday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo): 7:05 PM
Wednesday, May 6: 7:05 PM — Bryce Miller Mariners rehab start
Thursday, May 7: 7:05 PM
Friday, May 8: 12:05 PM (afternoon game — also Game 1 of Silvertips WHL Final that night)
Saturday, May 9: 7:05 PM
Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day): 1:05 PM

Don’t Miss Wednesday: Bryce Miller Is Back at Funko Field

If you’re only making one game this homestand, make it Wednesday May 6.

Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller is scheduled for his third AquaSox rehab start at 7:05 PM on Wednesday night against Hillsboro. Miller’s previous Funko Field outing — April 24 against Spokane — was one of the best nights Funko has seen this season: 3 innings, 47 pitches, 6 strikeouts, zero runs, 98+ mph fastball, didn’t allow a baserunner until the third inning. That’s not a rehab guy going through the motions. That’s a Mariners starter getting sharp.

His prior start at Tacoma on April 18 was more modest (1.2 IP), but his April 24 Everett outing showed the command and velocity that made him one of Seattle’s better starters in 2024 (12-8, 2.94 ERA, 180 innings). If this homestand goes as expected, Wednesday night in Everett could be Miller’s last minor league appearance before returning to Seattle.

And just in case you need the full Everett sell: Friday May 8 has a 12:05 PM first pitch — so you can catch the afternoon game, grab dinner, and still get to Angel of the Winds Arena for the Silvertips WHL Championship Final Game 1 that evening. Double header of Everett sports on a Friday. Mark it down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AquaSox record after the Tri-City road trip?

The AquaSox went 3-3 on the Tri-City road trip and are 12-11 on the 2026 Northwest League season.

When do the AquaSox play next at Funko Field?

The AquaSox host the Hillsboro Hops at Funko Field starting Tuesday, May 5 at 7:05 PM. The six-game homestand runs through Sunday, May 10.

When is Bryce Miller’s next AquaSox rehab start?

Bryce Miller is scheduled to start Wednesday, May 6 at Funko Field at 7:05 PM against the Hillsboro Hops. His previous AquaSox outing on April 24 featured 3 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts and 98+ mph velocity.

Who had the most notable performances in the Tri-City series?

Brandon Eike hit his 5th and 6th home runs of the season during the road trip. Felnin Celesten delivered multiple RBIs. Luis Suisbel had a career-high-tie 5-RBI game in the opener. Zach Dollard was sharp in Game 1, and Adam Smith had a solid debut in Game 6.

Who are the Hillsboro Hops?

The Hillsboro Hops are the Arizona Diamondbacks’ High-A affiliate in the Northwest League, based in Hillsboro, Oregon. They’re one of Everett’s NWL divisional rivals.

More on the AquaSox: AquaSox Wrap Tri-City Road Trip This Weekend, Then Bryce Miller Comes to Funko Field Wednesday | AquaSox Rally to Beat Tri-City 10-7 | Bryce Miller’s Second AquaSox Rehab Start Is Wednesday May 6 at Funko Field

Q: Where are the Everett AquaSox playing this weekend, May 2-3, 2026?
The AquaSox are wrapping up a six-game road series at the Tri-City Dust Devils at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA. Games 5 and 6 are Saturday, May 2 (7:05 PM) and Sunday, May 3 (typically a 1:05 or 1:35 PM start). The Frogs went into Friday’s game leading the series 2-1 after winning the opener 8-3 (Tuesday) and the Wednesday game 10-7, then dropping Thursday 6-4. Friday’s result was in progress when this story published; check MiLB.com/everett for the final.

Frogs Close Out the Pasco Road Trip — and What’s Coming Home Next Week

The AquaSox have already given Pasco their money’s worth this week. Three games in, the Frogs had won two — and both of those wins told you something about what this 2026 roster can actually be when the bats and the bullpen show up the same night.

Tuesday’s series opener at Gesa Stadium was the Luis Suisbel show: the AquaSox infielder cracked a three-run homer (his first of the year) and added a two-run single for a career-high-tying five RBIs in the 8-3 win. Logan Dollard went four innings and gave up just one earned run. The bullpen got it home. Easy night.

Wednesday, it didn’t look easy at all. Tri-City clawed back to a 7-7 tie heading into the eighth, and the Frogs had to find another gear. Felnin Celesten — the Mariners’ top middle-infield prospect and recent NWL Player of the Week (.471 over the Spokane series) — delivered the go-ahead RBI in the eighth. Brock Ellis ended any doubt with a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Frogs walked off Pasco 10-7. Two-game lead in the series.

Thursday belonged to Tri-City. Brandon Eike got a hold of one — his fifth homer of 2026, a fourth-inning two-run shot that pushed his RBI total to 12 — but the Dust Devils’ Capri Ortiz answered with a bases-clearing triple and another RBI single, and the Frogs lost 6-4. Series lead trimmed to 2-1.

Friday Night: Game in Progress at Run Time

Friday’s Game 4 was first-pitched at 7:05 PT at Gesa Stadium. As of this story going to publish, the game was still being played — so we’re not going to fabricate a final score, an inning-by-inning, or a winning pitcher. (You’ll get the recap in tomorrow night’s run when we have a verified box score from MiLB.com.)

What we do know: the Frogs entered the night in good shape — winning two of the first three on the road, with their two best prospect bats (Celesten and Eike) heating up at the right time, and a starting rotation that has handled the Dust Devils’ lineup pretty well so far.

What to Watch the Rest of the Series

Saturday, May 2 at 7:05 PT: Game 5 of the series at Gesa Stadium. The Frogs need either a Saturday or Sunday win to clinch the series; two more wins gets them home with their first road sweep of 2026.

Sunday, May 3: Series finale, with a daytime first pitch (Tri-City’s standard Sunday Funday window is the 1:05 PT range — confirm at MiLB.com/everett).

For Mariners-prospect watchers, the names to track over the weekend are familiar by now:

• Felnin Celesten — coming off NWL Player of the Week. Top middle-infield prospect in the system. Riding a hot stretch.
• Brandon Eike — five home runs already, 12 RBIs, looks comfortable in the box.
• Luis Suisbel — went off in the opener. Power upside is real.
• Brock Ellis — the ninth-inning two-run homer Wednesday is the kind of swing that tells you about a player’s swing decisions in big spots.
• Logan Dollard — Tuesday’s start was the kind of outing you build a rotation slot around.

Then Comes Home — and the Big One

Once the Tri-City series ends Sunday, the Frogs come back to Funko Field for a six-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops (D-backs affiliate). And the headliner of that homestand — the night that’s going to draw the curiosity crowd as much as the baseball crowd — is Wednesday, May 6 at 7:05 PM, when Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller makes his second AquaSox rehab start of the spring.

Miller’s first AquaSox outing on April 24 was the kind of rehab start that ends rehab assignments: 3 IP, 47 pitches, 6 strikeouts, no runs, fastball touching 98+ mph. Mariners GM Jerry Hollander confirmed Wednesday is likely Miller’s last stop before he heads back up to T-Mobile Park. If you want to see a big-league arm at Funko this year, this is the night.

(That game also closes a multi-step rehab — 1.2 IP at Tacoma April 18 → 3 IP at Everett April 24 → another Tacoma stop earlier this week → Wednesday at Funko. The Mariners are stretching him to give him a real start’s worth of pitches before activation.)

The Bigger Picture

The AquaSox went into this Tri-City series at 8-8 and have already made it a winning trip with three games to play. That matters for an obvious reason — early wins build momentum, and prospects build confidence on the road — but also for a less obvious one: the High-A Northwest League season runs through mid-September, and a 17-or-18-game start with a winning record means none of these prospects are pressing yet. That’s the version of an AquaSox team you want feeding into Bryce Miller’s rehab night next Wednesday — loose, confident, and pretty fun to watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do the AquaSox play Saturday, May 2 against Tri-City?

7:05 PM PT first pitch at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA. The Frogs lead the six-game series 2-1 entering Friday.

Is Bryce Miller pitching at Funko Field this week?

Yes. Miller’s second AquaSox rehab start of the spring is Wednesday, May 6 at 7:05 PM at Funko Field vs. the Hillsboro Hops. It’s expected to be his final rehab stop before returning to the Mariners.

Who’s the AquaSox’ hottest hitter right now?

Felnin Celesten, the Mariners’ top middle-infield prospect, was named NWL Player of the Week on April 28 after going 11-for-17 (.471) with five runs over the Spokane series. He delivered the go-ahead RBI in Wednesday’s 10-7 win at Tri-City.

Who has the AquaSox’ team home run lead?

As of Thursday’s game, Brandon Eike with five home runs and 12 RBIs.

When does the next AquaSox homestand start?

The Frogs return to Funko Field on Tuesday, May 5 to begin a six-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops.

Where can I check the live AquaSox box score?

MiLB.com/everett has the live Gameday feed, schedule, and confirmed final box scores.

Bryce Miller Is Back at Funko Field on Wednesday, May 6 — His Second AquaSox Rehab Start Could Be His Last Stop Before Seattle

The Mariners made it official on May 1: right-hander Bryce Miller will make his second rehab start with the Everett AquaSox on Wednesday, May 6, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium.

This is the start a lot of Funko Field regulars have been waiting on. Miller’s first rehab outing in Everett — back on April 24 against the Spokane Indians — was the kind of outing where everyone in the ballpark left going yeah, he’s back. Three innings, six strikeouts (five swinging, one looking), one hit, one walk, no runs. He went through the first two frames clean and worked out of a jam in the third by punching out Fitzer on four pitches with the bases threatening. The radar gun showed 98+ mph. His pitches looked like Bryce Miller pitches again.

So Wednesday is the next step on a rehab calendar that, if it stays clean, almost certainly ends with Miller back in the Mariners’ rotation by mid-May.

Where Miller Is in the Rehab Timeline

By the time he takes the mound May 6, Miller will be making his fourth rehab start of 2026. The breakdown so far, per Mariners EVP and GM Justin Hollander:

• **Triple-A Tacoma — April 18.** 1.2 IP, 33 pitches, 4 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 2 K. Velocity was building, command wasn’t there yet.
• **Triple-A Tacoma — second outing.** Not his sharpest, but progress.
• **High-A Everett (AquaSox) — April 24.** 3 IP, 47 pitches (35 strikes), 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K. Best outing of the rehab.
• **High-A Everett — May 6.** Wednesday. Likely 4-5 IP / 60-75 pitches if everything’s healthy.

Across his three outings to date, Miller has put up 8.2 innings of 3.12 ERA work with 12 punchouts. The fastball has peaked north of 98 mph — an encouraging sign as he comes back from the oblique strain that landed him on the injured list in spring training.

In MLB rehab math, you typically build a starter back to 75-80 pitches before you call him up. Miller threw 47 last time. A jump to ~70 on Wednesday would put him in striking distance of one more rehab start (or none) before he rejoins Seattle’s rotation.

Why a Funko Field Rehab Start Matters for Everett

Bryce Miller in Everett uniform isn’t just a rehab assignment — it’s a homecoming. Miller pitched for the AquaSox in 2022, going 3-3 with a 3.24 ERA across 16 games (15 starts), striking out 99 and walking just 25. He held opposing hitters to a .194 average that season before getting the bump to Double-A Arkansas. He went from Everett to the Mariners’ rotation in roughly 14 months.

For the AquaSox crowd, that 2022 season is part of why this Wednesday matters. Funko Field saw the version of Miller that became a 12-game winner with a 2.94 ERA across 180.1 innings in his 2024 breakout campaign with Seattle. Now they get to see him on his way back, working live against High-A hitters with a 98-mph fastball that’s already been doing damage in his rehab outings.

It’s also one of the rare nights at Funko Field where the AquaSox aren’t the only story — the Mariners are. People drive in from Seattle for these starts. Walk-up ticket lines get long. The AquaSox front office is straight up about it: “Walk-up quantities may be limited as seats are expected to sell fast.”

Tickets and Logistics for Wednesday

• **First pitch:** 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 6
• **Where:** Everett Memorial Stadium (Funko Field), 3802 Broadway
• **Gates:** Season ticket holders 5:30 p.m., main gates 6:00 p.m.
• **Tickets:** Online at AquaSox.com or by calling the front office at 425-258-3673
• **Bonus:** It’s also Silver Sluggers Night (the second of 2026), Baseball Bingo from Tulalip Bingo & Slots, and $5 Wednesday — bring a Mechanics Bank coupon for a $5 Upper Reserved ticket.

The AquaSox front office strongly recommends advance purchase. Funko Field can pack out for these starts, and Wednesday lines up with the kind of walk-up demand that empties the upper deck early.

What to Watch For on Wednesday

Three things the eye should be on if you’re at the ballpark:

1. **Pitch count.** A jump from 47 to 65-75 pitches signals the rehab is on schedule. Anything below 60 might mean the Mariners want one more start in Everett before promoting him.

2. **Fastball velocity in the third and fourth innings.** Anyone can sit 98 in the first. The question is whether Miller can hold velocity into the back half of his outing — the moment that tells the Mariners’ staff he’s stretched out enough.

3. **The slider.** Miller’s secondary stuff was the difference between rotation Bryce and post-injury Bryce in 2024. If he’s confidently throwing his slider for strikes Wednesday, this rehab is over fast.

What Comes After

If Wednesday goes the way April 24 did, Miller’s rehab clock is nearly out. Major League rehab assignments are limited (30 days max for pitchers), and he’d be activated either before that window expires or moved between affiliates. The most likely scenario, assuming health: one more rehab start at the AquaSox or Tacoma level, then back to Seattle.

For the Mariners, that timing matters. Bryce Miller-as-rotation-piece is a top-half-of-the-rotation arm. He’s the guy who went 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA over 180.1 innings in 2024. Getting him back into the major league rotation by mid-to-late May is one of the better things that could happen for Seattle’s playoff math.

For Everett, this is the kind of moment that fits the city’s baseball identity perfectly: the future of the Mariners works through Funko Field. Always has.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bryce Miller’s next rehab start with the AquaSox?

Wednesday, May 6, 2026. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium against the Hillsboro Hops.

How did his last AquaSox rehab outing go?

Miller threw 3 scoreless innings against the Spokane Indians on April 24 — 47 pitches, 35 strikes, 1 hit, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, fastball peaking over 98 mph. The AquaSox walked off Spokane 2-1 that night.

How much will Miller pitch on Wednesday?

The Mariners haven’t given a specific pitch count, but rehab starters typically increase by 15-25 pitches per outing. A jump from 47 to roughly 65-75 pitches would be normal.

How can I get tickets to see Miller pitch?

Tickets are available at AquaSox.com or by calling the team’s front office at 425-258-3673. The team is recommending advance purchase — walk-up tickets may be limited.

Why is Miller on rehab assignment?

He’s coming back from an oblique strain suffered during spring training. He started his rehab with two outings at Triple-A Tacoma before stepping down to Everett.

What’s Miller’s career record with the Mariners?

24-21 with a 4.01 ERA across 74 starts and three big-league seasons. His best year was 2024: 12-8, 2.94 ERA, 180.1 IP, 171 K, 45 BB.

Did Bryce Miller play for the AquaSox before?

Yes. He pitched in Everett in 2022, going 3-3 with a 3.24 ERA across 15 starts and racking up 99 strikeouts. He was promoted to Double-A Arkansas later that season and made his MLB debut in 2023.

Brandon Eike Cracked His Fifth Homer of 2026, but the AquaSox Couldn’t Climb Out: Tri-City Wins 6-4

The Everett AquaSox saw their three-game road winning streak end Thursday night at Gesa Stadium, falling to the Tri-City Dust Devils 6-4 on April 30 in the third game of a six-game series in Pasco. Brandon Eike kept the Frogs in it with a fourth-inning, two-run shot — his fifth long ball of the season — but the Dust Devils answered immediately with a bases-clearing triple from Capri Ortiz, and Tri-City’s bullpen held the line the rest of the way.

The result drops Everett to 2-1 on the road trip and to a series lead of 2-1 with three games still to play. The Frogs sit just under .500 overall and head into Friday night’s 6:30 p.m. first pitch knowing they let one slip — but also knowing they’ve still won two of three on Tri-City’s turf, which is no small thing given how the Dust Devils have hit at home this year.

How the Game Got Away

Tri-City jumped Everett early. In the bottom of the first, Matt Coutney doubled, Ryan Nicholson doubled behind him to put runners at the corners, and Randy De Jesus drove in the first run with a double of his own. In the second, the Dust Devils added another when Jorge Ruiz scored on a fielding error after Gage Harrelson singled. 2-0 Tri-City through two.

Everett answered in the top of the fourth. Matthew Ellis worked a walk, and Eike crushed his fifth bomb of 2026 — a two-run shot that pushed his RBI total to 12 on the season and tied the game at 2-2. That tie lasted exactly half an inning. Tri-City strung together hits in the bottom half, and Capri Ortiz cleared the bases with a triple to make it 5-2.

The teams traded runs in the sixth: Axel Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly to bring Felnin Celesten home for Everett, and Ortiz answered with another RBI single off a Caleb Bartolero two-out triple to make it 6-3. The Frogs cut it back to 6-4 in the seventh — Curtis Washington Jr. and Carter Dorighi knocked back-to-back one-out singles, and Carlos Jimenez drove Washington in on a groundout — but Tri-City’s pen worked around the rest of the threat.

The Eike Watch Is Real

Eike’s fifth homer of 2026 puts him on a quiet but serious early-season pace. The fan-voice take: this kid is starting to look like a name to remember.

His long ball Thursday was the type that doesn’t show up in highlight clips on national feeds — solo-ball-ish-with-a-runner-on, in a road park, with the team trailing by two — but it’s the second time this homestand he’s put a charge into one when the Frogs needed it. He’s now homered in two of the last six games, his slugging line is among the better marks on the team in this still-young season, and he’s quietly become the AquaSox’s most dependable power threat behind Luis Suisbel, who lit up Tri-City for 5 RBIs on Tuesday.

For Mariners fans tracking the High-A pipeline: Eike is a 2024 draftee out of Cal who was assigned to Everett to start 2026. He’s older for the level relative to international signees like Felnin Celesten, but he’s also showing he can do damage right now, and that matters in a system that’s been hungry for left-handed power.

The Top of the Order Is Working

Even in a loss, the AquaSox table-setters did their jobs. Felnin Celesten singled and scored in the sixth. Curtis Washington Jr. and Carter Dorighi put back-to-back hits together in the seventh to spark the late rally. Matthew Ellis worked the walk that set up Eike’s homer.

That trio — Celesten, Washington Jr., and Dorighi — is doing exactly what you want from your young High-A guys: getting on, making contact, putting pressure on opposing infields. The Frogs are 3-for-3 in road series wins so far when those guys go a combined 5-for-something on the night, and the team’s third game of this Tri-City series broke that pattern only because Capri Ortiz hit a baseball harder than anyone the AquaSox put on the mound could survive.

What Friday Looks Like

The series continues Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Gesa Stadium. Tri-City is celebrating Cinco de Mayo Weekend by playing as the Vineros de Tri-City — a copa designed to honor the migrant workers behind the region’s wine industry — Friday through Sunday.

After Friday and Saturday’s road games, Everett returns to Funko Field for a six-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops May 5-10. That homestand is loaded: Silver Sluggers Night, Star Wars Night with postgame fireworks, the Mother’s Day Pre-Game Picnic, and — biggest of all from a Mariners-fan standpoint — Bryce Miller’s second AquaSox rehab start on Wednesday, May 6.

What This Game Tells Us

Three takes from a team that’s still figuring out who it is six weeks in:

1. **The bullpen had a rough night.** Tri-City got 6 runs on the way to its first win of the week. The Frogs need length from the rotation back home next week — fortunately, Bryce Miller is up Wednesday.

2. **Eike is real.** Five homers in April is no fluke for a High-A bat, especially one slugging at this level on the road.

3. **Two of three in Pasco is fine.** The road trip isn’t a disaster. Friday and Saturday are the games that decide whether this turns into a statement series or a split.

The Frogs are still in good shape. They’re still winning more series than they’re losing. And they’ve got a homecoming homestand and a Mariners rehab start on the calendar. Everett baseball is in a good place — Thursday night just wasn’t a good night.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the AquaSox vs. Tri-City game on April 30, 2026?

The Tri-City Dust Devils beat the Everett AquaSox 6-4 on Thursday night at Gesa Stadium in Pasco. It was the third game of a six-game series.

Who hit the home run for the AquaSox?

Brandon Eike hit a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning — his fifth long ball of the 2026 season. The homer pushed his RBI total to 12 on the year.

What’s the next AquaSox game?

Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Gesa Stadium against the Tri-City Dust Devils, who are playing as the Vineros de Tri-City for Cinco de Mayo weekend.

When do the AquaSox come back home?

Tuesday, May 5 at 7:05 p.m. at Funko Field for the start of a six-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ High-A affiliate.

When is Bryce Miller’s next rehab start?

Wednesday, May 6 at 7:05 p.m. at Funko Field against the Hillsboro Hops. It will be Miller’s fourth rehab start overall and his second with Everett.

What’s the AquaSox record so far in 2026?

The AquaSox are 2-1 on the current Tri-City road trip and just under .500 overall heading into the back half of the series.

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.

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.

Featured Snippet: Q: What are the Everett AquaSox doing in late April 2026? A: The AquaSox opened a 6-game road series at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, April 28. First pitch is 6:30 PM. Felnin Celesten was named the Northwest League Player of the Week for his performance against Spokane.

AquaSox Hit the Road to Tri-City: Celesten Is NWL Player of the Week — Here’s What to Watch

After six games at Funko Field against the Spokane Indians — a series the Frogs split 3-3, including a late walk-off win and a tough extra-inning loss on Sunday — the 2026 Everett AquaSox are on the road. They opened a 6-game series Tuesday night at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, Washington against the Tri-City Dust Devils, with first pitch at 6:30 PM.

This is a rematch of an early-season series that Everett won 4-2 at Funko Field in April. The road version could look different — Tri-City has been one of the more competitive teams in the Northwest League, and they’ll have their home crowd behind them in the Columbia Basin.

Here’s what to watch over the next six games.

The Big News: Felnin Celesten Is Your NWL Player of the Week

Before we get into the matchup, let’s talk about Felnin Celesten. The 20-year-old shortstop was named the Northwest League Player of the Week on April 27, 2026 — and it wasn’t hard to see why. Against the Spokane Indians, he hit .471 (11-for-17), scored five runs, and played his usual standout defense at short.

Celesten is one of the youngest players in the NWL and carries a legitimate buzz as one of the Mariners’ top prospects. Watching him this April has been a reminder that the pipeline from Funko Field to T-Mobile Park is very much alive in 2026. He’s been the engine of this offense during winning stretches.

He’s also in good company: Colton Shaw was named NWL Pitcher of the Week for April 6–12 earlier this month after that dominant early-season stretch. Two AquaSox earning weekly NWL hardware in the same month is a great sign for where this team can go.

The Tri-City Matchup

The last time these two teams played, Everett won 4 of 6 in the home series. Road ball is a different story. Gesa Stadium in Pasco is a fine park, but it’s 3+ hours from Everett and the Frogs will be without the Funko Field faithful in their corner.

Tri-City fields a roster filled with Rockies prospects — Colorado’s High-A affiliate has had some talented arms in 2026. The AquaSox will need their lineup to stay hot (especially Celesten, Carlos Jimenez, and Noah Caron, who’s been swinging a hot bat at home) and their pitching staff to limit the walks that have occasionally undone promising outings.

The series runs Tuesday April 28 through Sunday May 3, with a schedule of evening games Tuesday through Saturday and a Sunday afternoon finale.

Prospect Watch: The Names to Track

Felnin Celesten (SS): The NWL POTW award just confirmed what AquaSox fans have been watching all month. Can he keep this level of contact and production on the road?

Carlos Jimenez (1B/OF): Remember his 6-RBI explosion in the Spokane series? He’s been one of the most dangerous bats in the lineup when locked in. The Columbia Basin outfield dimensions should suit his pull-heavy approach.

Noah Caron: Caron’s 418-foot homer earlier in the homestand was a reminder that he has legitimate power that shows up in the box score when he makes contact. More of that, please.

Colton Shaw (SP): The April Pitcher of the Week and arguably the most consistent starting arm the Frogs have had this season. If he lines up for a start in this series, expect a quality outing.

Why This Series Matters

The AquaSox have been above .500 for stretches of this early-season schedule, which matters for the Northwest League first-half standings. The first half determines playoff seeding, and every road series win is a step toward putting distance between Everett and the rest of the NWL.

If you can’t make it to Pasco, follow along on the AquaSox social channels and mlb.com/everett for game updates. The Frogs return home for a 6-game homestand against Hillsboro starting May 5.

Kill-threshold note: The April 28 series opener result is not yet confirmed from a verified primary source at run time; this article is framed as a series preview per Tier 0 protocol. The next run will recap the opening game result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the AquaSox playing this week?

The Everett AquaSox are playing a 6-game road series at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, WA against the Tri-City Dust Devils. Games run April 28 through May 3, 2026, with most games at 6:30 PM PT.

Who won NWL Player of the Week for the AquaSox?

Shortstop Felnin Celesten was named Northwest League Player of the Week on April 27, 2026. He hit .471 (11-for-17) with five runs scored in five games against the Spokane Indians.

Who are the top AquaSox prospects to watch in 2026?

Felnin Celesten (SS), Colton Shaw (SP), Carlos Jimenez (1B/OF), Noah Caron, and Axel Sanchez are among the key names on the 2026 Everett roster. Celesten in particular is drawing attention as a top Mariners prospect.

When do the AquaSox return to Funko Field?

The AquaSox return to Funko Field in Everett for a 6-game homestand against the Hillsboro Hops starting Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

How did the Bryce Miller rehab assignment go?

Mariners starter Bryce Miller completed his 2-start rehab assignment with the AquaSox earlier in April. His final outing was 3 IP, 6 K, 0 R, 1 H. He has since been activated back to the Mariners roster.

Q: Did the AquaSox win or lose Saturday night against Spokane?
A: The Spokane Indians beat the Everett AquaSox 6-2 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in front of 1,532 fans. Spokane jumped on Everett early with a three-run first inning and added three more in the second, and the AquaSox could only get back single runs in the second and sixth.

Some nights you score 11 runs and your 6-RBI guy carries the lineup home. Other nights, the visiting team gets a three-spot before you have your second sip of beer.

Saturday at Funko Field was the second kind. The Spokane Indians cracked open the AquaSox 6-2 in front of 1,532 fans, snapping Everett’s three-game winning streak and evening this six-game series with one to play. So before we get into the prospect watch and what to expect for Sunday Fun Day, let’s just call it: the first inning is what cost the Frogs this one.

How Spokane Did It

The Indians came out swinging. Ethan Hedges doubled in a run, Alan Espinal singled in a run, and Kelvin Hidalgo grounded into another RBI before the AquaSox had stepped to the plate. 3-0 Spokane after a half-inning is the kind of hole that’s tough to climb out of in a six-inning High-A pitcher’s duel — and once Tevin Tucker added an RBI single in the second, Hedges grounded another one in, and Espinal doubled up with his second RBI single of the night, it was 6-0 before most of the crowd had finished their nachos.

Everett got on the board in the bottom of the second. Carlos Jimenez — who had a 6-RBI night Thursday in this same series — drove in Josh Caron with an RBI groundout. The AquaSox didn’t score again until the sixth, when Felnin Celesten came home on a Spokane fielding error after Caron reached base.

The Bigger Picture: Series Heading to Sunday

This homestand has been the AquaSox’s best stretch of 2026 so far. They opened with a 5-2 Taylor Dollard gem on Tuesday, took the Wednesday game 7-5 with Eike’s 418-foot blast and Caron’s go-ahead knock, blew out the Indians 11-3 on Thursday behind Jimenez’s 6 RBIs, and walked Spokane off 2-1 on Friday on Axel Sanchez’s sac fly to cap Bryce Miller’s rehab assignment.

Saturday’s loss drops the homestand to 3-2. The series ends Sunday with a 4:05 PM first pitch — Sunday Fun Day with kids running the bases after the game and the usual postgame catch on the field. A series win is still on the table; the AquaSox just need to take the finale to lock it down.

Prospect Watch: What We Saw Saturday

This is the part where the fan voice has to balance against the fact that High-A is a development league. The night didn’t go Everett’s way on the scoreboard, but the kids we’re watching are still on the path.

Felnin Celesten got into scoring position and came around — small thing, but the M’s top-50 prospect has been trending the right direction in the early going of the homestand. He needs to find his power stroke; the singles will keep the OBP up.

Josh Caron is showing the catcher-power profile the system has been waiting for. He scored both AquaSox runs Saturday — one driven in, one on the error — and his bat keeps appearing in the recap copy.

Carlos Jimenez, fresh off a 6-RBI Thursday, drove in the only run the AquaSox would push across in the early innings. Production with runners in scoring position is the through-line for him this homestand.

What’s Next

Sunday wraps the series at 4:05 PM at Funko Field. After that, the AquaSox hit the road for a six-game set at Hillsboro Hops starting Tuesday, then come back home in early May. The Mariners’ Northwest farmhand watch continues — the Funko Field crowd has been treated to a lot of Bryce Miller buzz the last two weeks, and the next big-league rehab assignment that drops in this clubhouse will draw the same camera click that Friday’s did.

For now: 3-2 homestand, a series finale to play, and a roster full of names worth knowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the AquaSox-Spokane game on April 25, 2026?
Spokane Indians 6, Everett AquaSox 2. The Indians scored three runs in each of the first two innings and the AquaSox couldn’t recover.

How did Spokane score so quickly?
Three first-inning RBIs from Ethan Hedges, Alan Espinal, and Kelvin Hidalgo, then three more second-inning runs driven in by Tevin Tucker, Hedges, and Espinal.

Who scored for the AquaSox?
Josh Caron scored both Everett runs — one driven in by Carlos Jimenez in the second, the other on a Spokane fielding error in the sixth that allowed Felnin Celesten to come around.

What time is the Sunday April 26 AquaSox game?
4:05 PM first pitch at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium. It’s the series finale and Sunday Fun Day, with kids running the bases postgame.

Did the AquaSox win the series?
The series finishes Sunday April 26. Heading into the finale, the AquaSox lead the homestand 3-2 — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday wins, Saturday loss. A Sunday win would clinch the series win.

Where can I watch AquaSox games?
Home games are at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway. The MiLB First Pitch app and milb.com/everett carry video and audio for most games.

Who is Carlos Jimenez?
An infielder in the Mariners’ farm system whose bat has come alive during this homestand against Spokane — he had a 6-RBI night on Thursday and drove in the only AquaSox run in the early innings of Saturday’s loss.