'Sox Get Cold After Series Sweep

The Wenatchee AppleSox take a 5-4 loss to the Kamloops NorthPaws in the opening game of a 3-game series. 

Mitch Haythorn pitched lights out, only giving up 1 run, retiring 10 in a row with a no-hitter going into the bottom of the 5th inning. 

The ‘Sox struggled at the plate, only having 7 hits. Kyle Panganiban was a standout, although going 1-5, he brought the majority of Wenatchee’s run across with a 3-run homer. 

In the top of the 3rd, Kanoa Morisaki (0-2) led off the frame with a walk and was later advanced to second by a single from Jacob Croxford (1-5). Kyle Panganiban brought them home with a 3-run shot to give the AppleSox a 3-0 lead. 

The NorthPaws then took the lead in the bottom of the 7th by a 3 RBI triple from Tanner Hornback. 

Wenatchee didn’t score again until the top of the 8th, when Ethan Thomas (1-5) scored from a double by Cade Martinez (2-3) to make the score 5-4. But the ‘Sox went 3-up 3-down in the ninth to give the NorthPaws the win. 

Mason Swan earned the loss pitching 1 inning with 4 hits, 4 runs, and 3 walks. 

The AppleSox can still clinch first place in the North Division and the playoffs with a win Tuesday, and Wednesday night.  

Wenatchee looks for the win Tuesday in hopes for playoff chances.