AppleSox Lose Third Straight Series
/The AppleSox lose their 3rd straight series after a loss to the Kamloops NorthPaws in the 2nd game of the 3 game series.
Kyle Panganiban (3-4) was a standout, bringing 2 of Wenatchee’s runs across. Jacob Croxford (1-5) also played well despite the loss adding another 2 runs on the board for the ‘Sox.
In the bottom of the 5th, Izzy Madariaga (1-3) came home after Evan Cloyd reached 1st on an error. Kyle Panganiban then hit an RBI single to score Cloyd and advance Cade Martinez to 3rd. A wild pitch by George Hobbins brought Martinez, who reached on a walk, across to put the ‘Sox down 9-3.
Wenatchee added another 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th. Kyle Panganiban walked with the bases loaded to score JeHee Lee (1-2). Jacob Croxford then hit a clutch single to score both Izzy Madariaga and Evan Cloyd, closing the AppleSox’s scoring.
The ‘Sox utilized 4 pitchers in the loss; starter Alec Ammerman earned the loss tossing 3 innings with 5 hits, 3 runs, and 3 walks. Garet Hagy and Christian Garcia came in relief, but threw a combined 2 innings with 6 hits and 5 runs. Joe Schuyleman closed the game earning 2 runs on 6 hits through 4 innings.
Wednesday’s loss brings the AppleSox’s 3rd straight series loss, extending their losing streak to 8 league games in a row.
Wenatchee hopes to close the series off with a feel-good win before heading to Nanaimo for a 3-game series on Friday.