HILLSBORO, Ore. — Everett’s comeback bid fell just short, and the AquaSox stumbled 4-3 to close their series against the Hillsboro Hops with a third-straight close loss.

Teddy McGraw (0-3) took the loss for the AquaSox after allowing two runs in two innings to open the game. The 23-year-old out of Cooperstown, N.Y., allowed four hits while striking out three batters.

Nick Payero followed with five strong innings on the mound, giving up six hits and two earned runs.

Trailing 4-1 after six innings, the Frogs put themselves in contention by plating two runs. Carson Jones led off with a line-drive double to centerfield against Hops reliever Daniel Nunez. Milkar Perez walked, and both runners stole a base to put themselves in scoring position.

Hops catcher Jeremiah Boyd attempted to pick of

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