The AquaSox edged the Hops in a thrilling 9-8 contest at Hops Ballpark. Aiden Taurek shined with a 3-4 performance and 2 RBIs, leading the charge. Yassel Soler's homer and strong hitting from Slade Caldwell kept the Hops in it, but it wasn't enough.
Aiden Taurek's stellar 3-4 showing with 2 RBIs was crucial as the AquaSox took the win, showcasing their offensive firepower. Despite a strong effort from Slade Caldwell, who went 3-5, the Hops fell just short in a nail-biter.
The AquaSox capitalized on Hops' defensive missteps, benefiting from 2 errors that allowed runs to score. Both teams had opportunities, leaving 7 runners stranded, but it was Taurek's performance that ultimately made the difference.
The AquaSox are coming off a win, 3-7 over their last 10. The Hops are winners of 4 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The win pulls the AquaSox back to .500 at 61-61. The AquaSox are up next home vs Emeralds (Aug 27-29). The Hops are up next home vs Dust Devils (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEEverett AquaSox | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| HILHillsboro Hops | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Cova 2B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Stevenson C | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Eike 1B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Jimenez LF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Korbyn Dickerson CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Taurek DH | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Donofrio RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Axel Sanchez SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carter Dorighi 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Centala P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Geraldo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pedro Da Costa Lemos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Whiting P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Little P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Centala | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Jose Geraldo | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Pedro Da Costa Lemos | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sam Whiting | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Little | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | EVE 100.0 | 21.4 | |
| B9 | EVE 78.6 | 12.5 | |
| B9 | EVE 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T9 | EVE 79.6 | 3.4 | |
| T9 | EVE 83.0 | 40.4 | |
| T9 | HIL 57.4 | 29.5 | |
| T9 | HIL 86.9 | 20.0 | |
| T9 | HIL 76.7 | 14.1 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.