AquaSox comeback attempt falls short in 4-3 loss to Hillsboro

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Associated Press

HILLSBORO, Ore. — Luis Frias allowed just four hits over six innings, leading the Hillsboro Hops over the Everett AquaSox in a 4-3 win on Tuesday.

Frias (3-3) allowed one run while striking out six and walking one to pick up the win.

Everett cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fifth after DeAires Moses hit an RBI single, bringing home Luis Joseph.

The Hops added to their lead in the sixth inning when Joe Gillette hit a two-run home run.

The AquaSox saw their comeback attempt come up short after Joseph hit an RBI triple and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Cesar Izturis Jr. in the seventh to cut the Hillsboro lead to 4-3.

Damon Casetta-Stubbs (3-1) went four innings, allowing two runs and three hits in the game. He also struck out three and walked one.

For the AquaSox, Joseph tripled and doubled, scoring two runs.