Edmonds-Woodway’s Grant Oliver smiles while fist-bumping his teammates before the start of their game against Kentwood at T-Mobile Park on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘It was surreal’: Edmonds-Woodway plays at T-Mobile Park

The Warriors’ baseball team enjoys the rare opportunity to play in a major league ballpark.

Arlington's Cooper McBride (12) is celebrated for his two-run home run in the 7th inning against Snohomish Friday afternoon at Snohomish High School in Snohomish, Washington on March 25, 2022. The Eagles won 4-2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Arlington rallies in 7th to beat Snohomish

Cooper McBride hit a two-run home run to help the Eagles secure a come-from-behind win.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Steven Souza, left, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Andy Burns during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 18, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Report: Cascade grad Souza agrees to minor-league deal with M’s

The 32-year-old outfielder is one of just three Snohomish County natives to hit 30 homers in an MLB…

Archbishop Murphy’s Jackson Bonnar delivers a pitch during the season opener against Seattle Prep Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Murphy hosts jamboree as spring sports get underway

The Wildcats played Seattle Prep on Wednesday.

The AquaSox' Noelvi Marte hits a double against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 in Everett, Washington. The Mariners promoted Marte from Low-A Modesto to High-A Everett on Monday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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M’s believe AquaSox shortstop Marte, 19, is budding superstar

Director of player development Andy McKay: “We believe in the skills (and) we believe in the person.”

AquaSox's Juan Then pitches in the first inning against the Vancouver Canadians Tuesday evening at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett June 29th, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Sox face tall task entering final week

After another series loss, Everett likely has to win 5 of its final 6 to reach the championship…

Aquasox's Bryan Pall pitches as the Everett Aquasox beat the Vancouver Canadians 11-6 at Funko Field on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Everett falls to 3rd place

The Sox lost their 5th straight series and are in a tight 3-team race to reach the championship…

Seattle Mariners shortstop Noelvi Marte throws to first during an intrasquad baseball game Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Highly touted prospect Marte called up to AquaSox

Noelvi Marte, a 19-year-old shortstop, is Baseball America’s No. 8 prospect and MLB.com’s No. 11 prospect.

Jackson's Ryan Contreras is welcomed by teammate Dominic Hellman after Contreras' home run Friday afternoon at Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett on April 23, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Prep notebook: Jackson baseball star picked for All-American game

Also, 2 local high school wrestlers place at the USA Wrestling nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.

Malakhi Knight rounds third base during a game. (Photo courtesy of Malakhi Knight)

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MG’s Knight withdraws from MLB draft, is UCLA-bound

Marysville Getchell star and top-100 MLB draft prospect Malakhi Knight will play college ball for UCLA.

Marysville Getchell Malachi Knight claps after making it to third base during the game against Marysville Pilchuck on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What makes Marysville Getchell star an elite MLB prospect?

Malakhi Knight is a projected early-round pick in the MLB draft, which begins Sunday.

AquaSox second baseman Kaden Polcovich was named the High-A West player of the week after blasting five home runs in this past week’s five-game series against Hillsboro. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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AquaSox weekly update: Polcovich stars, Kirby returns, and more

The AquaSox exploded for 2 blowout wins, but lost the other 3 games in a rain-shortened series.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Hops rally past AquaSox; 2nd game of doubleheader PPD by rain

Everett falls 5-3 in the 1st game of a makeup doubleheader, and the 2nd game is postponed by…

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Williamson strikes out 13, AquaSox roll past Canadians

Brandon Williamson tosses 7.1 strong innings and Everett cruises to a 9-1 win over Vancouver.

Jackson junior Dominic Hellman, a University of Oregon commit, is The Herald's 2021 Baseball Player of the Year.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 Baseball Player of the Year: Dominic Hellman

The University of Oregon commit compiled the best prep season Jackson’s longtime coach has ever seen.

Marysville Getchell's Malakhi Knight runs to third base for a steal during the game against Arlington on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Arlington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Herald’s 2021 All-Area high school baseball teams

A look at the top prep baseball players in the area during this abbreviated season.

Aquasox's Julio Rodriguez hits a two run homer as the Everett Aquasox beat the Tri-City Dust Devils in a home opening game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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AquaSox update: J-Rod, Everett cool off in Spokane

After a torrid stretch, Julio Rodriguez and the AquaSox fell back down to earth this past week.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Shenton hits grand slam, AquaSox beat Spokane in series finale

Bellingham native Austin Shenton drives in 5 runs to lead Everett to an 11-6 win over the Indians.

AquaSox's Julio Rodriguez runs the bases after hitting his  fifth home run in six games during the game against the Dust Devils on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Everett, Wash.

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AquaSox update: J-Rod, plenty others shine in 6-game sweep

Julio Rodriguez blasted 5 home runs in the series and Everett dominated Tri-City to improve to 10-2.

AquaSox's Julio Rodriguez watches the ball after hitting his fifth home run in six games on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Everett, Wash.

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J-Rod homers again, AquaSox win 8th straight in 20-3 rout

Julio Rodriguez homers for the 4th straight game and Everett steamrolls Tri-City for a six-game sweep.