Wenatchee AppleSox Baseball Club

Following an outstanding freshman season and a dominating summer with the AppleSox, Jeff Ames has been named a junior college Preseason All-American by Baseball America. Ames was also listed by the magazine as the #12 junior college prospect in the country.

Ames flourished with the AppleSox in 2010 when he converted to the closer role in early July. He ended the season with nine saves, including three in the playoffs. He did not allow a run in league play throughout July and August.

He was previously recognized by Baseball America in the fall when he was named the #3 prospect in the West Coast League. He was the only relief pitcher to earn All-WCL First Team honors.

The sophomore was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 30th round of the 2010 MLB Draft, but elected to return to Lower Columbia College and work with AppleSox and LCC pitching coach Rob Hippi for another season.

To read the full article from Baseball America click here.

Stop by and see the AppleSox at the first ever Wenatchee Valley Youth Sports Fair. Parents can register their kids for the AppleSox 2011 Youth Clinics and the Bat Kids Program. The free event will run from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on January 22nd at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

The event is hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Sports Council and will feature information on every youth sports offering in the Wenatchee Valley.

The dates for the popular AppleSox Youth Clinics sponsored by Subway and the Nickel Ads have been set. The annual summer clinics are for boys and girls ages 6 and older who want to improve their baseball and softball skills. The clinics feature AppleSox coaches and players as instructors over three sessions that cover pitching, hitting, and general skills.

2011 AppleSox Youth Clinic Dates

Session 1-Pitching: June 20-22

Session 2-Hitting: June 27-29

Session 3-General: July 6-8

For more information visit the Youth Clinics page.

The AppleSox eleventh season was one for the record books. The year was capped off by the Wenatchee World selecting the AppleSox as the region’s top sports story in 2010. To read the full story from the Wenatchee World, click here.

In addition to capturing the WCL Championship for the second straight season, there were many other accomplishments on and off the field that made 2010 such a special year for the AppleSox.

Other highlights include:

- 42,774 fans attended an AppleSox game at Paul Thomas Sr. Field in 2010.

- The AppleSox finished the season ranked as the #17 summer collegiate baseball team in the country by Perfect Game CrossChecker. It was the second straight summer that the AppleSox earned a top 30 ranking at the end of the season after being ranked #25 in 2009.

- AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs was named WCL Coach of the Year for the second straight season.

- A league high six AppleSox players were named to the All-WCL First Team. Collin Bennett, Clayton Eslick, Eric Peterson, Trevor Brown, Marco Gonzales, and Jeff Ames were voted on to the All-WCL First Team.

- Baseball America selected three AppleSox players to the West Coast League Top 10 Prospect List. Jeff Ames, Marco Gonzales, and Collin Bennett were selected from Wenatchee as top prospects.

- Cole Gillespie made his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Oregon State University graduate who spent the 2004 summer in Wenatchee became the third former AppleSox player to reach the major leagues.

- Tom Milone was named the Washington Nationals Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The former AppleSox pitcher who helped Wenatchee capture the 2006 WCL Championship continued his impressive rise through the Nationals organization.

- The Wenatchee City Council and Mayor Dennis Johnson honored the AppleSox in May. AppleSox owners Jim Corcoran and Ken Osborne were on hand to receive a proclamation from the council.

- 1,353 fans attended Wenatchee’s first Division I baseball game between WSU and Seattle University hosted by the AppleSox on April 13^th. WSU beat SU 5-3 at Paul Thomas Sr. Field as former AppleSox pitcher Paris Shewey picked up the victory for the Cougars.

The Wenatchee AppleSox have put the finishing touches on their 2011 coaching staff by hiring Sean Winston as an assistant coach. Winston comes from Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Ariz., where he is in his first year as an assistant coach.

“He fits the mold for the position,” said AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs. “He is a young aspiring coach who isn’t afraid to work.”

No stranger to the West Coast League, Winston played against the AppleSox as a member of the Spokane RiverHawks in 2009.

“The Wenatchee fans were always fun to play in front of when I visited as a player,” said Winston. “This is a great opportunity and I’m really looking forward to this summer.”

The Richland, Wash., native attended Richland High School and helped the Bombers capture the 2005 4A State Championship. He went on to play at Lower Columbia College under AppleSox pitching coach Rob Hippi for two years before transferring to Hawaii Pacific University. He was named first-team All-Pac West after his junior and senior seasons with the Sea Warriors.

“I’m excited to have a guy who knows about the AppleSox, having played in our league and being from the area,” said Knaggs. “I remember him being a thorn in our side as a player, so it will be nice to have him on our team.”

Winston will be taking over for last year’s popular assistant Fletcher Vynne, who joined the military in September. Vynne recently graduated from Officer Candidate School for the Navy and is about to begin flight school in Florida.

“When I played in Wenatchee for the RiverHawks I remember the fans cheering for the first base coach before every inning,” said Winston. “They loved it when he hustled over to the first base coaching box and it created a great atmosphere.”

Responsibilities for Winston will include hitting coach, first base coach, and scouting.

The addition of Winston completes the AppleSox 2011 coaching staff, with WCL Coach of the Year Ed Knaggs returning for his eleventh season and pitching coach Rob Hippi back for his sixth season.

Looking for the perfect gift for the baseball fan on your list? The AppleSox have all your bases covered!

For t-shirts and sweatshirts, head to Top Foods in East Wenatchee to check out the rack of AppleSox apparel. If you can’t make it to Top Foods, visit the AppleSox online team store for an outstanding variety of merchandise. Click here to view the AppleSox team store.

2011 MVP Punch Cards make a great stocking stuffer. The cards are good for four general admission tickets to any AppleSox game next summer, for only $20. As an extra bonus, the back of the MVP Cards include a coupon for 10% off at the Applewood Grill in Wenatchee and the Katz Chop House in Leavenworth. Both the Applewood Grill and Katz Chop House serve as exclusive locations where you can purchase MVP Cards.

Season tickets also make an excellent gift and are available now. A general admission season ticket costs only $105. Season tickets cover all 32 AppleSox home games for the 2011 season and any playoff games are included as an extra bonus. For more information on season tickets or any of the AppleSox gift ideas, call our office at (509) 665-6900.

The Wenatchee AppleSox have put the finishing touches on their 2011 schedule. The expanded West Coast League schedule features 54 league games, six more than in 2010. The AppleSox will also play five non-league opponents to bring the total number of games to 59, which includes 32 homes dates. The AppleSox bid to defend the WCL Championship will begin at home on June 3^rd against the Kitsap BlueJackets. Click here to view the full schedule.

“2011 promises to be another exciting season at Paul Thomas Sr. Field,” said AppleSox general manager Jim Corcoran. “The expanded league schedule means more baseball for our fans and an added value for our season ticket holders.”

The AppleSox will face every team in the WCL six times, with each team playing a three-game series at home and on the road. Each team will also play six additional league games against their natural geographic rivals, the Walla Walla Sweets and the Kelowna Falcons for the AppleSox.

Four of the AppleSox non-league games will be against the Portland Ports and the Portland Toros, members of the WCL Portland, the WCL’s developmental league. The other non-league game will be against the Portland Baseball Club. The AppleSox played the PBC from 2006-2008 when they were known as the Northwest Star Academy.

The West Coast League divisions will remain East and West in 2011, with Bellingham moving to the East, and the expansion Klamath Falls Gems becoming a member of the West. The four team East Division will consist of Wenatchee, Kelowna, Walla Walla, and Bellingham. The five team West Division features Corvallis, Bend, Klamath Falls, Kitsap, and Cowlitz. The playoff structure will remain the same with the best of three-game Divisional Series beginning Friday, August 12th and the WCL Championship Series starting on Tuesday, August 16^th.

Single game tickets start at just $6 for adults and $5 for kids. Season tickets are available now and can be purchased by contacting the AppleSox at (509) 665-6900.

The AppleSox 2011 MVP Cards have just arrived! MVP Cards are the perfect holiday gift and also make an excellent fundraiser for groups. The cards are good for four general admission tickets to any AppleSox game next summer, for only $20.

As an extra bonus, the back of the MVP Cards include a coupon for 10% off at the Applewood Grill in Wenatchee and the Katz Chop House in Leavenworth. Both the Applewood Grill and Katz Chop House serve as exclusive locations where you can purchase MVP Cards.

The MVP Cards are also a very popular way for youth groups, service clubs, and non-profits to raise money. Your group gets to keep half of the $20 for every MVP Card sold. The best part is the AppleSox will buy back any MVP Cards that you don’t sell.

For more information call the AppleSox office at 665-6900 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The West Coast League All-Star Game is back. After a two-season hiatus, the 2011 WCL All-Star Game will be held at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on Tuesday, July 26.

"Our owners decided to reinstate this great showcase event," said WCL president Ken Wilson in making the announcement. "It's terrific for our players, and the fans in Corvallis are deserving of an event of this magnitude."

"We are absolutely thrilled to be awarded the West Coast League All-Star Game," said Corvallis Knights team president Dan Segel.  "This is a special opportunity to bring together the best of the WCL, and bring community together, and it's an opportunity to showcase our fine city and its surrounding areas."

A home run derby featuring the WCL's top sluggers will be held prior to the game. Immediately following the All-Star Game fans will enjoy a spectacular fireworks show.

The West Coast League previously held All-Star Games in Wenatchee (2006), Bellingham (2007) and Moses Lake (2008). The inaugural All-Star Game hosted by the AppleSox in 2006 was a memorable event. A crowd of 1,083 at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium watched current major league pitcher Marc Rzepczynski of the Toronto Blue Jays and infielder Eric Sogard of the Oakland A's appear in the game that ended in a 6-6 tie.

Wenatchee skipper Ed Knaggs coached the East All-Stars which featured Tom Milone, Nick Haughian, and Hawkins Gebbers from the AppleSox, who are all current pros. The festivities also included special appearances by former Mariner John Olerud and legendary Washington State baseball coach Bobo Brayton.

Tickets for the 2011 WCL All-Star Game go on sale next week through the Corvallis Knights by calling 541-752-5656 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Catch up on how your favorite former AppleSox players performed in professional baseball this year. During the 2010 season, 29 former AppleSox players were active in professional baseball. Three former AppleSox appeared in the major leagues, 19 played in the minor leagues, and seven played in the independent leagues.

Some highlights from the 2010 season include Cole Gillespie making his MLB debut on April 21^st for the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the third former AppleSox player to reach the major leagues. The Oregon State University graduate and member of the 2004 AppleSox appeared in 45 games for the Diamondbacks.

Pitcher Jason Hammel was a mainstay in the Colorado Rockies starting rotation. The 2001 AppleSox alumni finished the season with 10 wins,  the second most on the Rockies entire pitching staff.

Tom Milone was named the Washington Nationals minor league pitcher of the year after an outstanding season with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators. The lefty who pitched for the AppleSox in 2006 went 12-5 with a 2.85 ERA and led the Eastern League in strikeouts with 155.

Former AppleSox teammates Hawkins Gebbers and Jordan Merry helped the Everett AquaSox capture their first Northwest League Championship in 25 years.

Below is a list of every former AppleSox player that finished the year in professional baseball and their stats from the 2010 season.

Player Name (A-Sox Year)            Level                     Current Team (MLB Affiliate)

Jason Hammel (2001)                    MLB                       Colorado Rockies

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

10-8  4.56  28  28    0  169.2   185  88   86   46   137

Cole Gillespie (2004)                       MLB                       Arizona Diamondbacks

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

45   104   11   24     8      0    2     12    38    7     29   .231

Clay Mortensen (2005-2006)           AAA                       Sacramento River Cats (OAK)

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

13-6  4.25   26   26     0  165.1   161   91   78    53   112

*Made a start for the Oakland A’s on July 3^rd.

Blaine Hardy (2006)                          AAA                       Omaha Royals (KCR)

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

3-4     3.49  28    8      0   67.0      65   30    26    21     48

Jake Muyco (2003)                            AAA                        Iowa Cubs (CHC)

W-L   ERA    G    GS   SV    IP      H      R    ER   BB    SO

0-0     5.59   14     0      0    19.1   18    12    12     6        9

Tom Milone (2006)                             AA                          Harrisburg Senators (WAS)

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

12-5  2.85    27  27    2   158.0   161  57    50    23    155

Brent Wyatt (2005-2006)                    AA                          Erie SeaWolves (DET)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

16    57     6    13      2      1     2      7     23      4     12   .228

Jonathon Hee (2004-2005)               A (HIGH)              Salem Red Sox (BOS)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

88   277   33    67    13     1     1    20    85     29    50   .242

Ari Ronick (2005)                                A (HIGH)              San Jose Giants (SFG)

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

0-2   10.80   3     3      0     8.1      14   11   10       7       6

Dillon Baird (2007)                              A (HIGH)              RC Quakes (LAA)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

85   322    45  87     24     0   13   58   150     23   86   .270

Sean Nicol (2006)                              A (HIGH)              Potomac Nationals (WAS)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

16    59    10    17     2      2     0     9      23     5      15    .288

Nick Haughian (2006)                       A (LOW)               Delmarva Shorebirds (BAL)

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

6 4     3.97   35    5      0    93.0   110   52   41    33     90

Kyle Conley (2006)                            A (LOW)               Quad City River Bandits (STL)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

8      26      2     5       0      1     1      2     10      2     8     .192

Vinnie Catricala (2007)                     A (LOW)               Clinton LumberKings (SEA)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB   SO   AVG

135 496   90  150   41    0     17   79    242   56   112  .302

Matt Fields (2006)                             A (LOW)               Lansing Lugnuts (TOR)

W-L   ERA   G   GS   SV    IP        H     R    ER   BB    SO

5-7     4.14  19   19     0  100.0   120   59   46    19     61

Steve Ames (2008)                           A (LOW)               Great Lakes Loons (LAD)

W-L   ERA   G  GS    SV    IP      H    R     ER   BB    SO

0-2     2.54   23   0     16   28.1   21    9      8       3      44

Jordan Merry (2006)                           A (SS)                    Everett AquaSox (SEA)

W-L   ERA   G  GS  SV    IP      H    R     ER   BB    SO

2-0     3.93  10   0      0   18.1   10  11       8    12      26

Hawkins Gebbers (2006-2007-2008) A (SS)                    Everett AquaSox (SEA)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB  SO   AVG

49  183    25    44    16     1    3     22     71    11   20    .240

James Patterson (2008)                   A (SS)                    HV Renegades (TBR)

W-L   ERA   G  GS  SV    IP     H      R     ER   BB    SO

3-3   2.55      9    6     0   35.1   25    10    10      8      28

Tyler Knigge (2009)                           A (SS)                    Wiliamsport Crosscutters (PHI)

W-L   ERA   G  GS  CG  SHO  SV    IP     H      R     ER

0-4     5.28  11   4      0       0       0   30.2   28    18    18

Evan DeLuca (2009)                         Rookie                  GCL Yankees (NYY)

W-L   ERA   G  GS  CG  SHO  SV    IP     H      R    ER

1-3     9.35    9    6     0       0      0    26.0   37     36   27

Drew Heid (2007)                              Rookie                  Orem Owlz (LAA)

G     AB     R     H     2B   3B  HR  RBI   TB    BB  SO   AVG

68   287   62   104   12    1     9     34   145    35  40    .362

Independent Leagues

Casey Hoorelbeke (2002)               Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (American)

W-L      IP       R    ER     H     BB     SO   SV    G   GS   ERA

10-5    83       27   17     56    31      75      7     52    0     1.84

Travis Kane (2003-2004-2005)     Sioux Falls Pheasants (American)

W-L      IP        R    ER     H     BB    SO   G   GS    ERA

5-6     83.1     71    60     94    30     46   20   11     6.48

Kyle Wright (2004)                           Rockford RiverHawks (Northern)

W-L      IP        R    ER     H     BB    SO   G   GS    ERA

10-3   124.0   52   47    132   22      83   19   18    3.41

Travis Vetters (2004-2005)           Lake Erie Crushers (Frontier)

G      AB    R      H      2B     3B     HR    RBI   AVG

49    170   20    33      5        1        3      14    .194

Zach Mandelblatt (2007)               Orange County Flyers (Golden)

G      AB    R      H      2B     3B     HR    RBI   AVG

55     80   18     21      4        0        0        5     .263

Jayson Miller (2006)                        New Jersey Jackals (Can-Am)

W-L     IP      R   ER    H   BB   SO   G  GS    ERA

4-4    60.1   32   29    76   7      38   11 10      4.33

Wayde Kitchens (2007)                  Oakland County Cruisers (Frontier)

W-L     IP     R    ER    H    BB   SO   G   GS   ERA

5-7    97.1   35   30    75   67    91   19   17    2.77

Pictured on the top row: (L-R) Clay Mortensen and Jonathon Hee.

Bottom row: Vinnie Catricala, Nick Haughian, Drew Heid, and Steve Ames.

Pictures courtesy of the Sacramento River Cats, Salem Red Sox, Clinton LumberKings, Delmarva Shorebirds, Orem Owlz, and Great Lakes Loons.

Three key members of the 2010 Wenatchee AppleSox are among the West Coast League’s top prospects according to Baseball America. The national magazine released their annual top 10 prospects for the WCL and the AppleSox led the league with the most players named to the list. AppleSox players Jeff Ames, Marco Gonzales, and Collin Bennett all earned a spot in the rankings.

Closer Jeff Ames ranked the highest of any Wenatchee player as the No. 3 prospect in the league. The sophomore from Lower Columbia College was the only relief pitcher named to the All-WCL First Team. Ames converted to the closer role in early July and ended the season with nine saves, including three in the playoffs. He did not allow a run in league play in July and August.

Starting pitcher Marco Gonzales is the No. 6 prospect in the WCL. Gonzales came to the AppleSox straight out of Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, CO. He led the West Coast League with 66 strikeouts and finished the regular season with a 5-1 record and a 2.77 ERA. He was drafted by his hometown Colorado Rockies in the 29^th round of 2010 MLB Draft, but did not sign and is entering his freshman year at Gonzaga.

Outfielder Collin Bennett was the final AppleSox player to make the list as the No. 9 prospect. Bennett is entering his junior year at the University of Hawaii. He had a .309 batting average with 29 RBI, 18 runs, 12 doubles, two triples and two home runs with the AppleSox this summer.

In addition to the three players from the 2010 team that made the list, three former AppleSox players earned recognition in Baseball America’s rankings. Royce Bolinger, who played for the AppleSox in 2009, was named the No. 7 prospect in the WCL. Bolinger played for the Kelowna Falcons this summer but had his season cut short due to an injury. Former AppleSox pitcher Chad Smith (2008) and infielder D.J. Crumlich (2009) were also named to the Alaska League’s top 10 prospects list.

Fresh off of leading Wenatchee to their second straight West Coast League Championship, AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs has been named the WCL Coach of the Year.

It is the second consecutive year Knaggs has earned the honor, after being named co-Coach of the Year in 2009. He also received the award in 2005.

“An award like this is a reflection of the players we had here in Wenatchee this summer,” said Knaggs. “It says a lot about Wenatchee and the special situation we have.”

Knaggs, who is considered the dean of WCL coaches, just completed his 10^th season with the team. During his tenure he has coached 525 games for the AppleSox with a 339-186 record. He has guided Wenatchee to four WCL Championships in the last six seasons.

In addition to Coach of the Year, league president Ken Wilson announced the winners of all the WCL’s annual awards. Bend Elks second baseman Tommy Richards was named the 2010 West Coast League Most Valuable Player. Richards (soph-to-be, Washington State) led the league in batting with a .364 average, hit 2 home runs and collected 33 RBI. 

Southpaw Dayne Quist of the Kelowna Falcons was the league pick for West Coast League Pitcher of the Year.  Quist (jr-to-be, UC Davis) led the WCL with a 1.40 ERA and tied for the league lead in wins with 6.  Over 51 1/3 innings, he fanned 50, walked only 18, and went 6-1.

The Moses Lake Pirates are back-to-back recipients of the Jim Dietz Sportsmanship Award. The Pirates, who also won the award last summer, were one of the most improved teams from a season ago.

(8/31/10)-Check out the AppleSox online team store to make your back to school shopping as easy as possible. The store is filled with great AppleSox t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and much more. Check out the AppleSox online team store by clicking here.

Also available is the AppleSox 2010 West Coast League Championship t-shirt. Special thanks to the Wenatchee World for the use of the sports page cover. Take a look at the Championship t-shirt by clicking here.  

Seven key members of the 2010 Wenatchee AppleSox championship team earned All-WCL honors. West Coast League President Ken Wilson announced the 2010 All-WCL teams as voted on by member head coaches. The AppleSox led the West Coast League with six players named to the All-WCL First-Team. The team also had one player named to the All-WCL Second-Team.

First baseman Eric Peterson of Washington, third baseman Clayton Eslick of Gonzaga, utility man Trevor Brown of UCLA, outfielder Collin Bennett of Hawaii, starting pitcher Marco Gonzales of Gonzaga, and relief pitcher Jeff Ames of Lower Columbia College were named to the All-WCL First-Team. Starting pitcher Michael McIver of St. Martins was named to the All-WCL Second-Team.

Of the top eight vote getters in the entire WCL, four of them were from Wenatchee. Eric Peterson, Trevor Brown, Marco Gonzales, and Jeff Ames received the most votes for the AppleSox.

The WCL will announce its annual awards on Tuesday, September 7.

The AppleSox have earned national recognition after winning their second straight West Coast League Championship. The final rankings of the top 30 summer league teams for 2010 from PG CrossChecker had the AppleSox as the No. 17th ranked team in the country.

It is the second straight summer that the AppleSox earned a top 30 ranking from PG CrossChecker at the end of the season. The AppleSox improved upon their ranking last season when they finished ranked 25^th in the country.

The AppleSox beat the Bend Elks in three games to capture the 2010 West Coast League Championship. Over 42,000 fans came to Paul Thomas Sr. Field this year to watch the AppleSox capture their fourth WCL Championship in six years.

The full rankings can be viewed at the PG CrossChecker website by clicking here.

(8/20/10)- Relive all of the great moments from the AppleSox 2010 West Coast League Championship. We have all the bases covered, you can watch, listen, and read about the AppleSox WCL Title.

NEWSPAPER COVERAGE

The Wenatchee World 2010 season recap.

The Wenatchee World game story.

The Wenatchee World story on the reaction from AppleSox fans.  

VIDEO

Watch the video of the final out of the game and the celebration thanks to KKRV.

RADIO

Listen to the call of Kalei Hanawahine's three-run home run that tied the game in the bottom of the fourth.

Listen to the call of the AppleSox clinching the WCL Championship with the final out of the game.

PHOTO GALLERIES 

Look at the Wenatchee World's photo gallery of the AppleSox wining the WCL Championship.

Look at the AppleSox game photo gallery from team photographer Al Grieve.

(8/18/10)- The Wenatchee AppleSox beat the Bend Elks last night 6-5 to capture the 2010 West Coast League Championship. Zach Gallagher got the win and Jeff Ames picked up the save, while Kalei Hanawahine came through with a huge three-run homer to tie the game at 5-5. It's the AppleSox second straight WCL Championship and fourth in the last six years.

Thank you to the best fans in the West Coast League for another great season! 

(8/16/10)-The AppleSox return home Monday night to try to capture the 2010 West Coast League Championship. After winning game one of the series in Bend 4-2, the AppleSox have a chance to win the title in front of their home fans in the best-of-three game series. First pitch is set for 7:05 pm and fans can buy tickets online now by clicking here or before the game at the gate when doors open at 6:00 pm. If game three is necessary, it will be Tuesday night in Wenatchee at 7:05 pm.

The AppleSox will send lefty Marco Gonzales to the hill. The Gonzaga recruit fresh out of high school has a 6-1 record this summer and led the West Coast League in strikeouts during the regular season. The Elks will counter with another lefty Ben Guidos. The junior from the University of Washington is 3-2 and led the West Coast League in complete games with three.

Fans can catch all the action on 560 KPQ or online through www.kpq.com.

(8/16/10)- Thank you to all the fans who made the “Christmas in August” food drive at the August 11^th home playoff game a wonderful event. AppleSox fans raised over $1200 and brought in over 750 pounds of food to help the local Salvation Army to fill up their nearly bare pantries.

Bell ringers from the Salvation Army were on hand to make to give the food drive an authentic “Christmas in August” feel. Christmas music was even played throughout the ballpark during the game. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success.  

(8/14/10)-The AppleSox start the West Coast League Championship tonight in Bend against the Elks. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm in game one of this best-of-three game series. Wenatchee will send Michael McIver to the hill for his fourth start against the Elks tonight. Bend will counter with Nick Stiltner, a right-hander from Oregon State University.

Fans can catch all the action from Bend with AppleSox radio broadcaster Chris King on 560 KPQ or online through www.kpq.com. Pregame coverage begins at 6:20 pm.

The series will head back to Wenatchee for game two on Monday, which will begin at 7:05 pm. Tickets for that game are available online now and can be purchased by clicking here. If necessary, game three will be in Wenatchee on Tuesday at 7:05 pm at Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

(8/12/10)-The defending West Coast League Champions are heading back to the WCL Championship Series. The AppleSox swept the Kelowna Falcons in the first round of the playoffs and will move on to their third straight WCL Championship Series appearance. The AppleSox opponent will be the Bend Elks, who swept the Corvallis Knights in the West Division Playoffs. The AppleSox and the Elks split the season series, going 3-3 against each other.

(8/7/10)-The AppleSox have locked up a spot in the 2010 West Coast League Playoffs. For the third straight season the AppleSox are the WCL's East Division Champions and will have home field advantage in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Also for the third straight season the AppleSox will face the Kelowna Falcons in the first round of the playoffs. The AppleSox have swept the Falcons to advance to the WCL Championship Series the last two seasons.

The AppleSox will have at least one more home game this season, Game 2 of the Divisional Round of the playoffs against Kelowna will be in Wenatchee on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:05 pm. Tickets for the playoff game are now available online and can purchased by clicking here.

Game one of the playoffs will be in Kelowna on Tuesday, August 10th at 7:05 pm. You can catch all the action on 560 KPQ or online on www.kpq.com. Pre-game coverage will begin fifteen minutes before first pitch. Below is the full playoff schedule.

Divisional Round

August 10 (Tuesday) - Game #1 – Wenatchee at Kelowna. 7:05 pm.

August 11 (Wednesday) - Game #2 - Kelowna at Wenatchee. 7:05 pm. BUY TICKETS

August 12 (Thursday) - Game #3 (if necessary) - Kelowna at Wenatchee. 7:05 pm.

WCL Championship

August 14 (Saturday) - Championship Series Game #1 - at West Division Winner
August 16 (Monday)- Championship Series Game #2 - at East Division Winner
August 17 (Tuesday)- Championship Series Game #3 (if necessary) at East Division Winner

(8/6/10)-The AppleSox are in Bend to finish up the regular season against the Elks. The AppleSox will start the final series of the regular season on Friday at Vince Genna Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm on Friday and Saturday. The final game of the regular season on Sunday will begin at 5:05 pm

The East Division Champion AppleSox come into Bend after taking two out of three games from the Kitsap BlueJackets, including a come-from-behind extra innings win on Thursday.

Don’t forget that the AppleSox will begin the East Division playoffs on Tuesday, August 10^th. The AppleSox will be on the road for game one. Fans can catch all the action live on 560 KPQ or online on www.kpq.com. The team will be back at home on Wednesday, August 11^th for game two of the playoffs. First pitch at Paul Thomas Sr. Field is at 7:05 pm. Tickets are available now online and can be purchased by clicking here. If a game three is necessary, it will be on Thursday, August 12^th at 7:05 pm in Wenatchee.

(8/3/10)-The AppleSox are hitting the road to begin their longest road trip of the season. The six-day road swing will begin on Tuesday in Kitsap. The AppleSox will play a three-game series with the BlueJackets, who took two out of three from Wenatchee in the opening home series of the season. First pitch for all three games in Kitsap is set for 7:05 pm.

After finishing the series with the BlueJackets, the East Division Champions head to Oregon for the final series of the regular season against the Bend Elks beginning on Friday. Catch all the action on 560 KPQ or online through www.kpq.com.

Don't forget that the East Division Champion AppleSox have home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The AppleSox will have a home playoff game on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:05 pm. Tickets for the game are now available online and can be purchased by clicking here.

The AppleSox are on the road to make their first ever trip to Cowlitz to take on the Black Bears.  The AppleSox come into the series with a 22-14 record and a six-game lead for first place in the East Division. All three-games of the series start at 6:35 pm. The AppleSox will give Zack Weiss his first start of season on Tuesday, Marco Gonzales will start on Wednesday, and Tim Culligan will wrap up the series on Thursday.

Listen live to all the action on 560 KPQ or online at www.kpq.com.

First pitch for all three games of the weekend series is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Come out to the ballpark and cheer on the AppleSox as they take on their West Division rivals. To buy tickets online, click here.

The AppleSox are back at home to take on the Bend Elks in a two-game series beginning Sunday night. Wenatchee is fresh off of sweeping the Bellingham Bells on the road. Bend comes

into the series with the best record in the West Coast League and in first place in the West Division.

The AppleSox enter the two-game home series with Bend with a 21-13 record and in first place in the WCL's East Division. First pitch for both Sunday and Monday is set for 7:05 pm.

The AppleSox have wrapped up non-league play for the season after sweeping the Portland Toros and now turn their attention to the Bellingham Bells. The AppleSox hit the road for a three-game series with the Bells starting Thursday night.

Wenatchee will start Marco Gonzales on Thursday, followed by Zack Gallagher on Friday, and Tim Culligan to wrap up the series on Saturday. After the series in Bellingham, the AppleSox will be back at home Sunday for a two game series with the Bend Elks, the top team in the West Coast League’s West Division.

First pitch for all three games in Bellingham is set for 6:35 pm. Catch all the action on 560 KPQ or online through www.kpq.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:20 pm for all three games of the series with the Bells.

The AppleSox are back in action at home beginning tonight after taking two out of three games north of the border against the Kelowna Falcons. Wenatchee enters the two-game non-league series with the Portland Toros in first place in the West Coast League’s East Division. The AppleSox enter the non-league series with a three-game lead in the division over the second place Moses Lake Pirates and a five-game lead over the third place Kelowna Falcons. First pitch for both Tuesday and Wednesday night is set for 7:05 pm.

Autograph Team Poster Party on Wednesday

The entire AppleSox team will be on hand for the annual autograph party this Wednesday at Top Foods, sponsored by Pepsi. The players will be autographing the new 2010 team poster that will be given away free during the party, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. These posters are terrific collectors’ items and are a great way for fans to remember the 2010 season.

The AppleSox made their way north of the border to begin a three-game series with the Kelowna Falcons. The AppleSox picked up the game one victory thanks to solid pitching from three Lower Columbia College Red Devils. Tim Culligan picked up his third win of the year and was followed by Todd Griffiths and Jeff Ames who combined to throw four scoreless innings in relief.

Wenatchee will start Scotty Burris in game two of the series on Saturday night. First pitch is at 7:05 pm at Elks Stadium. The AppleSox will turn to Michael McIver on the final game of the series Sunday which is at 6:05 pm. Catch all the action from Kelowna on the air on 560 KPQ or listen online through www.kpq.com with AppleSox radio broadcaster Chris King.

The AppleSox will put their division lead on the line as they begin a three-game series tonight with the Moses Lake Pirates. First pitch for all three games at Paul Thomas Sr. Field is set for 7:05 pm. After a hot start, the AppleSox busted out of their recent slump by taking the series from the Walla Walla Sweets over the weekend. The AppleSox (14-11) enter the series with a 1.5 game lead over the second place Pirates (12-12). Wenatchee swept the three-game series in Moses Lake when the teams met up for the first time this season. Tickets are still available for all three games of this important series. To buy tickets online, click here.