'Sox Walk It Off 5-4

Kyle Ponganiban and the AppleSox walk-off the HarborCats to take game two 5-4. 

Wenatchee (15-8) went 14-up and 14-down from the 3rd through the 7th inning in a 4-1 game, but fought back in the 8th inning with a JeeHee Lee (2-4, HR, RBI) home run to bring the ‘Sox back to life. 

Ponganiban (1-4, RBI) singled right after, while Ethan Thomas (1-4) singled to follow. Jake Sanko (2-3, 2B, RBI) walked, while Noah Fields (0-3, RBI) walked home a run. Camden Bates (0-3, RBI) brought home the tying run. 

In the bottom of the 9th, Jacob Croxford (1-3) led off the frame with a single. Lee got hit by a pitch, and both runners stole their respective bases to put runners on at 2nd and 3rd. That’s when Ponganiban popped up to shallow center, where the shortstop made the catch and delivered a late throw to score Croxford and give the ‘Sox the win.

Trevor Young earned the victory tossing two scoreless innings in relief. 

Wenatchee still has four games left in the first half, while Bellingham only has one. With a Bellingham win Sunday, Wenatchee must win three of their final four games. With a Bellingham loss Sunday, the ‘Sox only need to win two of their next four games. 

The ‘Sox look for a series sweep Sunday with Bark in the Park

AppleSox Open Homestand with 10-6 Win Over 'Cats

Carson Boesel turns in an electric performance in relief, while Jake Sanko homers for the first time in a 10-6 win over Victoria in the opening game of a three-game set Friday night. 

Sanko went 1-3, while Ethan Thomas went 2-5 with a double and an RBI. Kaden Smith turned in a big two-run single in the bottom of the 6th to give the AppleSox (14-8) some cushion. 

Wenatchee jumped out to a 5-0 lead after Sanko’s leadoff home run in the 2nd inning, with a RBI single by Davis D’Errico (1-3, RBI) and a two-run single by Theo Kim. 

Victoria took the lead away after scoring once in the 3rd, three runs in the 4th, and two in the 5th. The Sox re-took the lead with a pair of runs on a sacrifice fly by Cade Martinez (1-2, RBI, R)  and the two-run Smith single (1-2, 2 RBI, R).

Boesel tossed 4.2 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, while only allowing two hits and two walks. David Barnes threw two scoreless innings to open up the ballgame giving up just a hit with two walks, but he struck out three batters. 

Wenatchee keeps pace with Bellingham who defeated Kamloops Friday evening. The ‘Sox are a half-game behind the Bells for first place in the West Coast League North standings. 

The AppleSox look for a series win over the HarborCats Saturday.

Wenatchee Upsets Bellingham

The Wenatchee Applesox closed the 3 game series with a 3-2 win against the Bellingham Bells to take their first series win in 15 years at Bellingham. 

Kyle Panganiban went 2-5 with a home run, double. Theo Kim also was a big contributor going 1-4 with an RBI single. 

Alec Ammerman started the game throwing 3 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, and 3 walks. Joe Thorton came in for relief and pitched 2, no hit, no run innings. 

In the top of the 1st, Kyle Panganiban hit a solo shot to left field to open the evening’s scoring. They added another run in the top of the 5th by a sac fly from Jacob Croxford to score Kanoa Morisaki. 

The ‘Sox gained a 3-2 lead in top of the 6th from an RBI single from Theo Kim to score Kyle Panganiban and to end the night’s scoring. 

Easton Brooks earned the win throwing 4 innings only giving up 4 hits with 0 runs and 4 strikeouts.

The win tonight brings the Applesox to second place with a 13-8 record.

Wenatchee looks to stay hot on Friday as Victoria comes to town for a three game series.

Wenatchee Falls 15-2 To Bellingham

The Wenatchee Applesox suffered a 15-2 loss to the Bellingham Bells in the 2nd game of the 3 game series.

In the top of the 8th, Quincy Malbrough pinch hit and brought the Applesox’s 2nd hit of the evening. A triple by Nate Gray Jr. scored Malbrough to bring the ‘Sox first run across. Gray Jr. was later batted in to close their scoring when Kyle Panganiban reached first on an error. 

Luke Sterkel received the loss giving up 8 hits and 3 runs through 3 innings. 

Wenatchee utilized 5 pitchers in the loss. In total they gave up 15 hits, 12 walks, and earned 9 of the 15 runs. 

With their 12-8 record the Applesox are now 1.5 games back behind the Bells. 

Wenatchee looks for redemption and the series win Thursday night against Bellingham. 

Applesox Heat Up in Game 1

The Wenatchee Applesox took a 8-3 win against the Bellingham Bells tonight at Joe Martin Field. 

Mitch Haythorn earned the win tonight, pitching 5 innings while giving up 5 hits, 3 walks, 2 runs, and earning 4 strikeouts. Ethan Thomas went 3-5 with an RBI single to open the scoring on the night. Theo Kim also was a big contributor going 2-3, with a triple, double, and 2 walks. 

The Bells crawled back until the top of the 9th when the ‘Sox scored 4 times with 5 hits in a row to secure the win. 

Bellingham utilized 5 pitchers tonight in the loss. The Bells finished the night with 2 errors, 7 hits, and 8 men left on base. 

The Applesox are still in third place with a 12-7 record. The BellinghamBells hold onto 1st place but only leading by .5 a game. 

Wenatchee looks to stay hot tomorrow and Thursday night to secure the series win against Bellingham. 

'Sox Stumble in Weekend Series

Wenatchee suffers a series sweep at the hands of Edmonton over the weekend after Sunday’s 6-5 loss.

The AppleSox (11-7) struggled to get the bats rolling all weekend as they dropped game one by a score of 2-0, and game two by a score of 5-2. 

Starting pitcher Blake Sandvik tossed 4.1 innings scoreless in his Friday start giving up just one hit while striking out five. Trevor Young and Aiden Gonzalez shined for a combined four scoreless innings in game two, while Max Mendes went 3.1 innings scoreless in his start Sunday.  

Jee Hee Lee went a combined 3-6 with three RBI for the ‘Sox in two games. Kyle Panganiban went a combined 5-13 with two RBI in three games

Wenatchee falls to second place in the West Coast League standings trailing the Bellingham Bells by one-and-a-half games after a 5-4 loss to Marion Sunday. 

The ‘Sox have a chance to make up some ground on the Bells this week with a three-game road trip to Bellingham Tuesday through Thursday. Wenatchee returns home Friday to host Victoria for a three-game home stand. Tickets at applesox.com, or at the box office.

AppleSox Fall 5-3 to Dub Sea; Begin 6-Game Road Trip

Wenatchee falls to Dub Sea by a final score of 5-3.

Mason Swan tossed a scoreless inning, while Owen Luchies pitched two scoreless. Braiden Boyd joined the party with a scoreless frame of his own. Trevor Young punched out the side in order in the top of the 8th.

Christian Garcia surrendered the loss giving up three runs on four hits with a walk. 

Dub Sea’s Matt Churchill drove a ball over the right field wall in the 1st inning to give Dub Sea a 3-0 lead.

The Fish Sticks added on in the 2nd with an RBI double by Michael Aikawa. 

Wenatchee got on the board in the 4th when Kyle Ponganiban took home on a stolen base by Jake Sanko. Kanoa Morisaki scored in the 5th on a Ponganiban single to make it a 4-2 game. 

Ponganiban brought home Camden Bates in the 7th to make it a one-run game. 

Dub Sea rebounded with a run in the top of the 9th to add some cushion and give them a 5-3 lead. 

With a Bellingham loss this evening, the AppleSox are tied for 1st in the West Coast League North standings. Wenatchee has the day off Thursday before a six-game road trip with three games in Edmonton and three more in Bellingham. 

Applesox Fry the Fish Sticks

The Wenatchee Applesox took a 5-1 win against the Dub Sea Fish Sticks tonight at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. 

Luke Sterkel earned the win tonight, pitching 5 innings while giving up 3 hits, 1 walk, and earning 4 strikeouts. Camden Bates went 2-5 with an RBI single to open the scoring on the night. Reese Vasser also played well going 2-4 with an RBI single to finish the night’s scoring. 

Easton Brooks came in for relief for Wenatchee throwing 3 no-hit and scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. Aidan Gonzalez finished the 9th inning sending down all 3 batters with 1 strikeout. 

The Fish Sticks utilized 4 pitchers tonight in the loss. Dub Sea finished the night with 2 errors, 6 hits, and 5 men left on base. 

The Applesox are still in second place with a 11-4 record. The Bellingham Bells at 12-4 are .5 a game above the ‘Sox. 

Wenatchee looks to finish the series with a sweep tomorrow night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. 

AppleSox Sweep Port Angeles with 13-5 Win

The AppleSox earn a series sweep over the Port Angeles Lefties after beating P.A by a final score of 13-5 Sunday evening. 

Max Mendes earned the win for the ‘Sox (11-4) tossing 5 innings giving up just 3 hits with a walk and 3 strikeouts. Jace Taylor tossed 2.1 scoreless innings without a hit surrendering 2 walks with 5 strikeouts. 

Gunnar Penzkover went 3-5 with a double and 3 RBI. Nate Gray Jr. went 3-4, including a double, with 2 RBI. Reid Graham hit a 3-run double to get the AppleSox going in the bottom of the 2nd inning and went 2-5 with 4 total RBI.

Wenatchee scored 4 in the bottom of the 1st with Penzkover’s RBI double and the 3-run double by Graham. The ‘Sox scored 4 more in the 3rd. Graham knocked in his 4th RBI with a single, while Kyle Panganiban hit a 2-run single to make it 8-0. 

The AppleSox added on in the 5th with a groundout to second by Trysten Mooney to score Graham and lead 9-0. 

Port Angeles picked up all 5 of their runs in the 7th - highlighted by a grand slam by Jeremy Giesegh. 

The ‘Sox had 4 more runs in the 8th to put it away. 

Wenatchee is now tied for 1st with the Bellingham Bells in the West Coast League North Standings. The ‘Sox host out-of-league opponent Dub Sea for 2 games Tuesday and Wednesday, before resuming league play on the road against Edmonton.

Applesox Shut Out Port Angeles

The Wenatchee Applesox took a 3-0 win against the Port Angeles Lefties tonight at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. 

Alec Johnson earned the win tonight, pitching 5 scoreless innings while giving up 4 hits, 1 walk, and earning 5 strikeouts. In the 2nd, Colby Holmdahl got the offense going with a 2-run single, and Henry Henkle closed the scoring on the night with an RBI groundout. 

Alec Ammerman came in for relief and earned the save for the ‘Sox. Ammerman pitched 4 scoreless innings, only giving up 3 hits and earning 1 strikeout. 

Port Angeles left 9 men on base with 7 hits. Ammerman sent down the last 7 hitters he saw to close out the game with the win. 

The Applesox are tied for first with the Bellingham Bells both at 10-4. 

Wenatchee looks for the series sweep tomorrow on Bark in the Park night presented by Firehouse Petshop. 

AppleSox Historic Night Turns Into 21-9 Win

The AppleSox gathered 25 hits and 35 total bases to set records for the most in franchise history in a 21-9 walloping of the Port Angeles Lefties. 

Mitch Haythorn (1-2) earned the win going 6 innings with 9 strikeouts. 

Trysten Mooney went 4-5 with three RBI. Brady Bean collected his first home run in a 2-4 effort and scored twice. Jack Barker went 4-6 with 2 2Bs and 3 RBI.

Bean got the offense rolling in the 1st with a solo homer the other way, while Barker hit his 1st double to make it 2-0. The AppleSox (9-4) scored another two in the second on an RBI single by Colby HolmDahl in the second and a ground ball by Kyle Ponaniban to make it 4-0. Another run scored in the 3rd on an RBI single by Mooney. 

Wenatchee rallied for 5 runs in the 5th, and 10 runs in the 6th where the ‘Sox walked 6 times. 

The AppleSox are now tied for 1st with the Bellingham Bells in the West Coast League North Standings. They’ll try for their 5th straight series win Saturday evening.

AppleSox Battle Back to a 11-7 Series Win

The Wenatchee Applesox battle back with a 5-run 7th inning and a strong relief effort from Gunnar Penzkover over the Kamloops NorthPaws to a 11-7 series win on Thursday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium.

Wenatchee is now 4-0 in series to start the 2025 season. 

Jake Sanko went 2-2 on the night with 3 RBI’s, 2 hits, and 2 runs. Jack Barker going 2-2 with 2 RBI’s, 2 hits, and 2 runs. Gunnar Penzkover earned the win tossing 3.2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 runs, one of them being earned. 

The Applesox (8-4) got ahead early in the first with a 2-run triple from Jack Barker. They extended their lead in the 3rd with 3 more runs. 

The Northpaws came back in the 4th, earning a 1-run lead in the 5th. The ‘Sox came back with a dominating 7th to take a commanding 11-7 lead. Brady Bean tied the game with a RBI double, and Cade Martinez took the lead on a passed ball. Singles from Jake Sanko and Reid Graham provided cushion for Wenatchee’s lead. 

The Applesox are now 2nd West Coast League North, 1 game behind the Bellingham Bells. The ‘Sox welcome Port Angeles on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

AppleSox Fall 9-6 to Kamloops in Extras

Wenatchee drops a heartbreaker to Kamloops in extra innings 9-6 Wednesday night to even the series at 1-1. 

The Applesox (7-4) received key contributions from newcomer Camden Bates (2-6, R), Henry Henkel (2-3, 2 RBI, R), and Cade Martinez (1-5, 2B, RBI) to score 6 runs. Wenatchee used 5 pitchers this evening. Combined, they gave up 10 walks with 12 strikeouts. 

The ‘Sox scored all 6 runs in the bottom of the 2nd when they sent 10 men to the dish. They failed to keep traffic on the base pads consistent, picking up just two hits the rest of the way. 

Kamloops (7-4) had 12 men left on base tonight and had at least one baserunner in every inning, including the 10th. 

After securing a 6-0 lead, the NorthPaws crossed 1 run in the 3rd, two in the 4th, another pair in the 8th, 1 more in the 9th to tie it, and 3 in the 10th. 

Wenatchee will attempt to clinch their 4th series win in the rubber match against the NorthPaws Thursday evening. The ‘Sox are tied for 2nd in the West Coast League North standings with Kamloops. Both teams trail the Bellingham Bells by a game. 

AppleSox Take Opening Game of Series Over Kamloops 4-3

The Wenatchee AppleSox rode a four-run third inning and a strong start from Blake Sandvik to a 4-3 victory over the Kamloops NorthPaws on Tuesday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Field.

Sandvik tossed six innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and allowing just five hits to earn the win and improve to 2-0 on the season. The right-hander kept the Kamloops offense quiet early, allowing the AppleSox to take control.

Wenatchee (7-3) did all its scoring in the third inning. Brady Bean delivered an RBI double before Kyle Panganiban (PONG-uh-KNEE-bon) laced a two-run double of his own, giving the AppleSox a 4-1 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Bean and Panganiban combined for three of Wenatchee’s seven hits.

Kamloops (6-4) threatened late, plating two runs in the seventh on a bases-loaded double from Carter Clark to cut the deficit to one. But reliever Carson Boesel slammed the door with 2.1 scoreless innings to earn his first save of the summer.

Mason Chien took the loss for the NorthPaws, giving up four runs (three earned) over four innings of work.

Despite outhitting Wenatchee 10-7, Kamloops left eight runners on base and couldn’t overcome a quiet middle stretch offensively.

The AppleSox have now won three straight and will look to continue their momentum as the series continues Wednesday.

'Sox Clinch Series Win With 10-3 Victory Over Nanaimo

AppleSox clinched a series win Sunday with a 10-3 victory over the Nanaimo NightOwls.

Gunnar Penzkover went 2-3 with 3 RBI and scored twice. Noah Fields went 2-5 with 3 RBI and also scored twice. 

On the mound, Max Mendes earned the win after tossing 5 innings with 4 strikeouts and gave up just 2 runs on 7 hits with a walk. Alec Ammerman gave up just one run on 2 hits and a walk with 3 strikeouts over 3 innings of work. While Trevor Young only needed 3 pitches to end the game in the 9th. 

The win comes after the AppleSox (6-3) dropped the opening game of the road trip 7-3, and took game 2 9-4. Wenatchee is now 3-0 in series to start the 2025 season. 

The AppleSox surged in the top of the 1st. Penzkover doubled home two runs to lead 4-0. 

In a 7-2 lead in the top of the 7th, Penzkover doubled again to score another run, while Nate Gray Jr. singled to bring home Penzkover. Gray scored on a groundout to the pitcher to lead 10-2. 

Wenatchee is now tied for the top spot in the West Coast League North division standings with Bellingham and the ‘Sox next opponent Kamloops. That series starts 6:35 p.m. Tuesday. Wenatchee is home June 10-15, then a day off before welcoming out of league opponent Dub Sea to town June 17-18. 

AppleSox Rally Late in 9-4 Victory

The Wenatchee AppleSox used a late offensive surge to pull away from the Nanaimo NightOwls, earning a 9-4 win on Saturday night at Serauxman Stadium.

The AppleSox plated five runs over the final two innings to break open a close game, capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely hitting. Noah Gray Jr. led the way with a home run and two RBI, while Colby Holmdahl added a solo shot, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Quincy Malbrough tripled and drove in a pair to help spark the AppleSox offense.

Wenatchee’s pitching trio held firm despite allowing 10 hits. Starter Alec Johnson struck out six over four innings. Gunnar Penzkover earned the win in relief, and Carson Boesel closed out the final two innings without surrendering a hit.

Defensively, Wenatchee committed just one error while turning in solid work behind the plate and in the field. Nanaimo, meanwhile, was hampered by four errors and nine men left on base.

Trent Zenk and Owen Wessel paced the NightOwls with multi-hit efforts, but the late rally by Wenatchee proved too much to overcome. Jaedeyn Edwards was charged with the loss for Nanaimo after giving up five runs in the final two frames.

With the win, Wenatchee improves to 5-3 on the season, while Nanaimo drops to 4-4.

The two teams wrap up the series Sunday afternoon at 1:05

AppleSox Drop Opening Game of Road Trip in Nanaimo

Wenatchee brought a 3-1 deficit within a run in the 8th but the pitching could not hold on in the home half of the inning as the AppleSox (4-3) fall to Nanaimo (4-3) 7-3.

Brady Bean went 2-3 with a run scored, while Noah Fields collected a pair of RBI in a 1-4 effort. Starting pitcher Mitch Haythorn (0-2) struck out six hitters over four innings pitched giving up two runs and took the loss. 

Jace Taylor tossed three innings with four strikeouts and gave up a run on two hits. 

Bean scored on a Fields double in the top of the 1st to give the Applesox an early lead. 

Nanaimo’s Eli Watson drove in a run in the 3rd to tie it at 1-1. In the 4th, the NightOwls took the lead on a throwing error. The ‘Owls extended the lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the 7th as Talan Zenk scored on a double by Andrew Nykoluk.

Fields drove in his second run on a groundout to score Jake Sanko in the top of the 8th to pull the ‘Sox back within a run. 

The bottom of the 8th became the problem for Wenatchee. A Jacob Hayes double scored an ‘Owls run, while Nykoluk walked with the bases loaded to score another run. Hayes and Zenk both scored on a single by Owen Wessel to lead 7-2. 

The AppleSox managed to score a run and load the bases in the top of the 9th but the rally fell short. 

Wenatchee is now tied for 3rd in the West Coast League North standings with Bellingham, Port Angeles, and Nanaimo.

Game two of the road trip begins at 6:35 p.m. Saturday.

AppleSox Fall 5-4 in Series Finale; Face Nanaimo for Weekend Road Trip

Wenatchee surged for three runs in the bottom of the 7th but fall to Kelowna by a final score of 5-4. 

Jake Sanko had a pair of RBIs with a double in a 1-4 effort. Jake Sanko also went 1-4 with an RBI double. Noah Fields also went 1-4 and he had an RBI. 

Applesox (4-2) pitching had a night to forget with 10 walks surrendered. Starter Christian Garcia received the loss going 2.1 innings giving up three runs on five walks and a hit with three strikeouts. 

Kelowna (1-5) reliever Beckett Lund received the win with 2.2 innings pitched giving up two runs on four walks with a hit while he struck out four batters. 

Fast-forwarding to the 7th inning in a 5-1 Kelowna lead, AppleSox designated hitter Colby Holmdahl and right-fielder Brady Bean both got hit by a pitch. A wild pitch advanced both runners, while Fields hit home Holmdahl on a sacrifice fly to make it a 5-2 game. Bean scored on a wild pitch to bring Wenatchee within 2. 

Jack Barker and Cade Martinez walked, while Sanko hit Barker home on a double to make it a 5-4 game.

Martinez had a chance to tie the game on a wild pitch, but Kelowna catcher Caden Mitchell fielded the ball perfectly and dove towards the plate to tag out Martinez to end the inning. 

Wenatchee failed to find any momentum in the final two innings. 

The AppleSox find themselves tied for 2nd place in the WCL North Standings with Bellingham and Kamloops.

Wenatchee heads on the road for the first time this year for a three-game series against the Nanaimo NightOwls. Friday and Saturday’s games start at 6:35 p.m. while Sunday’s game starts at 1:10 p.m.

Applesox Win a Tight One 2-0 Over Kelowna; Clinch Series

Wenatchee clinches a series win over Kelowna with a 2-0 final score. 

The Applesox (4-1) have not allowed a run in their last two ball games. Gunnar Penzkover went 2-3 and scored the go-ahead run in the 5th. Noah Fields had a clutch RBI double in the bottom of the 8th to give Wenatchee some insurance over the Falcons (0-4).

Wenatchee pitching combined for 14 strikeouts. Karsten Sweum went 4.2 innings giving up just one hit and three walks while striking out 9 - a season-high by any Applesox pitcher. Alec Ammerman earned the win in relief going 2.1 innings giving up just two hits, picking up a punchout. Joe Thornton tossed two scoreless innings with four strikeouts and earned the first save of the season for Wenatchee. 

The Applesox and Falcons found themselves in a stalemate through four innings. To the bottom of the 5th, Penzkover led off the inning with a single and made it to second on a wild pitch. He advanced to third on a groundout and scored on a passed ball. 

In the 8th, Thornton took over after Ammerman gave up a leadoff single to end his night. With one out, Thornton surrendered a single to put runners on the corners with two away. He responded by punching out the next two hitters.

In the bottom of the frame, Jack Barker worked a two-out full count walk. On the first pitch, Fields drilled a ball in the right-center field gap to score Barker and give the ‘Sox an insurance run. 

Thornton shut down the Falcons 1-2-3 in the top of the 9th. 

Wenatchee will close out the opening home stand searching for a series sweep at 6:35 p.m. Thursday. 

Applesox Blank Kelowna 13-0

Blake Sandvik pitched six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts to earn his first win this year as Wenatchee defeated Kelowna 13-0.

It’s the second time the Applesox have scored 10 or more runs and shut out their opponent this season. It’s also the third game in a row the Applesox have scored at least 10 runs. 

Noah Fields went 1-3 with a two-run home run in the 1st inning and three RBI. Cade Martinez went 2-3 with a double and two RBI. Quincy Malbrough scored twice in a 2-5 effort with a double. Jake Sanko also had a pair of RBI knocks in a complete team effort. 

11 men came to the plate in the 4th for the Applesox. With one out, Reid Graham got the offense rolling with a 3-1 count walk. Kelowna (0-4) starting pitcher Luke Brown hit Owen Firestone with a pitch. Marlborough singled to load the bases. Brady Bean continued his hot start with a RBI walk. Jack Barker grounded out to score another run. Two batters later, Jack McWilliams hit a two-run triple to blow it open with a Jake Sanko RBI single to follow and give Wenatchee an 8-0 lead. 

Two more scored in the 5th. Malbrough scored on a wild pitch and Fields had his third RBI on a sacrifice to give the Applesox a 10-0 lead. 

Three runs scored in the 7th with an RBI single by Jake Sank and a two-run Martinez double. 

In the bullpen, Gunnar Penzkover struck out a hitter, while Luke Sterkel struck out two. Joe Schuyleman went 1-2-3 in the 9th with a pair of punchouts to seal the victory. 

Wenatchee continues their series against Kelowna Wednesday with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Show up to the ballpark for ‘Win’atchee Wednesday for a chance to win some prizes. Tomorrow’s game is sponsored by Townsquare Media.