The Spokane Indians entered the matchup against the Everett AquaSox looking to reverse a rough stretch that had seen them drop nine of their last ten games. With a 21‑24 record, the team hoped a win could spark a turnaround as the series shifted to a crucial six‑game stretch.
Early dominance
Everett struck first, plating two runs in the second inning. RBI singles from Dorighi and a timely double pushed the AquaSox ahead 2‑0, setting a tone that would linger throughout the contest.
Spokane’s response
Spokane finally got on the board in the sixth inning when a wild pitch allowed Tanner Thach to cross the plate, narrowing the gap to 2‑1. The Indians continued to press, but the AquaSox pitching staff kept them at bay.
Pitching duel
Starter Aiden May delivered five innings of solid work, surrendering two runs on six hits while striking out one. Everett’s Colton Shaw matched him with five innings of one‑run baseball, scattering six hits and walking one, while his five strikeouts kept Spokane’s hitters guessing. Reliever Caleb Franzen closed out the game with two one‑hit innings and four strikeouts, earning the victory.
The decisive ninth
In the bottom of the ninth, Dorighi stepped up with the game on the line. On a 1‑2 count, he sent a chopper down the left‑field line that bounced fair, allowing the winning run to score and sealing a 3‑2 walk‑off triumph for Everett.
Series outlook
The AquaSox improved to 25‑21, while the Indians slipped to 21‑24. The win also marked a perfect 4‑0 record for Everett against Spokane in the current series, underscoring the competitive edge the AquaSox have held throughout the matchup.