'Sox Fall To Kelowna

The Wenatchee AppleSox fall 7-4 in game 1 of a 3-game series to the Kelowna Falcons. 

Joe Thornton (2-2) played great, getting on base all 4 times he was up to bat. Cade Martinez (2-4) also was a contributor reaching on base 3-5 times. 

In the top of the 2nd, the ‘Sox opened their scoring with a single by Jacob Croxford to bring home Kyle Panganiban, tying the game at 1-1.

Wenatchee took a 2-1 lead in the top of the 3rd when Jake Sanko (1-3) scored from a sac fly by Adam Haight (0-1). 

The AppleSox added on 2 more runs on top of their lead making it a 4-2 ballgame in the top of the 6th. Jake Sanko hit a sac fly to score Ethan Thomas (1-4) and Jacob Croxford (1-4) finished their scoring after reaching home on a wild pitch by Arlo Pendleton. 

Wenatchee’s bats struggled after the 6th, not earning a single run the rest of the game.

The ‘Sox’s starter Gunner Penzkover pitched well despite the loss, tossing 7 innings while only giving up 2 runs, with 5 hits, and 5 strikeouts. 

David Barnes earned the loss tonight after coming in relief, throwing 1 inning with 5 hits, 5 runs, and a walk. 

With Friday’s loss, the AppleSox are tied with the Nanaimo NightOwls for last place in the North Division. 

Wenatchee looks to bounce back Saturday night for game 2.