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.