AquaSox win in 12 innings, clinch NWL’s North Division title

SPOKANE — Taylor Zeutenhorst hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning to lead Everett to a 7-5 win over the Spokane Indians as the AquaSox clinched the Northwest League’s North Division second-half title on Wednesday night.

The AquaSox’s victory, combined with the Vancouver Canadians’ 1-0 loss to the Tri-City Dust Devils, enabled Everett to clinch the North Division title.

The AquaSox open the NWL playoffs at home Monday against the Dust Devils, who won the North Division’s first-half title, in the opener of a best-of-three series.

After Zeutenhorst’s home run, the AquaSox increased their lead to 8-5 when Jordan Cowan’s double knocked in Drew Jackson, who had walked.

Jackson, the AquaSox’s shortstop, was 1-for-5 and his league-leading averaged dropped to 372.

Five AquaSox pitchers combined to strike out 19 batters while walking four. Ryan Horstmann, who pitched two hitless innings and struck out four, picked up his first win of the season for the AquaSox.

The Indians took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring on a wild pitch by AquaSox starting pitcher Enyel De Los Santos and a two-run double by Leon Byrd.

Everett used a walk and two Spokane errors to cut the Indians’ lead to 3-1 in the second. Spokane had six errors in the game.

The AquaSox tied the score at 3-3 in the third. Jackson reached on an error, Cowan singled and Corey Simpson was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Jackson scored on a walk to Logan Taylor and Cowan scored when Ryan Uhl grounded out.

Uhl’s RBI single gave Everett a 4-3 lead in the top of the fifth, but Spokane scored twice in the bottom half of the inning to take a 5-4 lead.

The AquaSox tied the score at 5-5 in the sixth when Zeutenhorst doubled and scored on Jackson’s RBI single.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

X
Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 8-17

The Athlete of the Week nominees for March 8-17. Voting closes at… Continue reading

X
Silvertips’ playoff picture coming together as season hits final week

Everett is officially the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed and is likely heading into a matchup with Kelowna or Vancouver.

X
Prep roundup for Monday, March 18

Prep roundup for Monday, March 18: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Seahawks add to position of need, sign guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr.

The 25-year-old has played in 31 games, starting once, since being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020.

Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
EvCC coach Chet Hovde, who ‘lived for’ basketball, dies at 77

Coach Hovde graduated from Everett High School in 1965. He spent 33 years as the women’s basketball coach at the community college.

Jackson’s Ian Friedrichsen celebrates his goal with his teammates during the game against Bothell on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep boys soccer: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines for this high school boys soccer season

Jackson’s Rachel Sysum is hugged by Leneyah Mitchell after hitting a home run during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep softball: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school softball season.

X
Prep roundup for Friday, March 15

Prep roundup for Friday, March 15: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Christensen runs to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during the game against Snohomish on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
GALLERY: Glacier Peak softball tops rival Snohomish

The Grizzlies prevail 9-5 in a clash of area powers.

X
Prep roundup for Thursday, March 14

Prep roundup for Thursday, March 14: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett’s new arena football team to have 4 televised games

The NFL Network will broadcast 30 AFL games this season, including two Wolfpack home games.

Washington coach Mike Hopkins yells to the team during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Seattle. California won 82-80. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Looking back at Mike Hopkins’ turbulent tenure as UW men’s basketball coach

The departing Huskies coach had highs early, but the good times didn’t last long.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.