Frogs sweep twin bill

EVERETT — Through their first 40 games, the Everett AquaSox were unable to win back-to-back games.

Then on Friday, the Sox won twice in one day.

Everett can finally say it has a winning streak as the Sox swept a doubleheader from the Boise Hawks, winning 3-1 and 2-1 in a pair of seven-inning games at Everett Memorial Stadium. The doubleheader made up for Wednesday night’s rainout.

After a rough first half, Everett is off to a quick start to the second half of the Northwest League season, improving to 3-1 (14-28 overall). The victory was also the Sox’s third in the five-game series, giving Everett its first series win of the season after dropping the first 10. The series concludes Saturday.

Boise dropped to 1-3 (23-19).

In the first game, Everett starting pitcher Dan Altavilla (1-2) threw six strong innings to earn his first professional victory in his eighth attempt. The right-hander allowed one run on four hits and two walks, striking out five.

Kristian Brito went 2-for-3 with a solo homer to lead Everett’s offense.

Danny Canela went 2-for-3 with a homer to lead Boise. Trevor Graham pitched a complete game six-hitter, but was saddled with the loss.

Then in the nightcap, Ramire Cleto (2-2) was nearly Altavilla’s equal as the right-hander allowed just one run in 5? innings. He gave up five hits, walked one and struck out two.

Wilton Martinez went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles to pace the Sox offense in the second game, and Austin Cousino finished 2-for-3 with a double.

Charcer Burks went 2-for-2 to lead Boise.