EVERETT — Through five innings against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Sunday, the Everett AquaSox pitching staff was cruising in a 0-0 ball game.

Starter Teddy McGraw allowed just one walk in two innings of work, and Nick Payero carried the combined no-hitter into the sixth with three strikeouts. Through five innings, they felt untouchable.

“It was just getting ahead (in counts),” Payero said. “It didn’t matter what pitch I threw, but I got ahead early. It was a better at bat, easier to attack and get into finish counts, and throw my best stuff.”

After Spokane catcher Ben McCabe flied out to left field to open the sixth, it appeared as if it would quickly reach two outs when outfielder Max Belyeu sent a fly ball into center field.

However, AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo misjud

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