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.