Three More AppleSox Selected On Day Two Of MLB Draft

The MLB Draft concluded Monday afternoon and a total of four AppleSox alums were selected this year. In addition to Aiva Arquette being the highest drafted AppleSox alum ever with the seventh selection overall Sunday, three more AppleSox heard their names called Monday as Justin Stransky, Jadon Williamson and Jack Barker were picked.

The four players selected in this year’s draft represent the most for the AppleSox in a year since 2022. With Barker being selected, this is the third time in the last four seasons that an AppleSox player was selected in the same summer that he played for the team. He joins Arquette, who was also selected in the 18th round in 2022 by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Jace Hampson, who was picked in the 18th round last summer by the New York Mets.

Stransky was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round with the 301st overall pick. He only appeared in five league games for the AppleSox after being added in August to provide catching depth. Stransky joined Ridgefield and earned 2023 All-WCL Honorable Mention by hitting .337 with a home run and 10 RBI in 28 games before being the 2024 All-WCL First Team catcher with a .364 average, four home runs and 34 RBI in 39 games.

The Puyallup native hit over .300 in all four of his collegiate seasons, first hitting a combined .323 from 2022-23 with Lower Columbia before going on to hit .304 the last two years at Fresno State. Stransky helped the Red Devils win the 2023 NWAC Championship before being named a 2025 Buster Posey Collegiate Catcher of the Year Semifinalist and to the 2025 All-Mountain West First Team.

The Miami Marlins selected Williamson in the 11th round with the 318th overall pick. He played two seasons for the AppleSox, first appearing in two games in 2021. Williamson went on to earn All-WCL Second Team honors in 2023 after posting a 1.56 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 33 innings in 10 relief appearances. He recorded five outings of at least four innings in the regular season and then tossed 7.1 innings out of the bullpen on Aug. 8 in the postseason. Williamson’s most important performance came on Aug. 3 when he tossed 5.2 scoreless innings and struck out seven against Bellingham in a 3-1 win.

The Longview native put together a decorated collegiate career, first at Lower Columbia College. Williamson only appeared in five games in 2023, but recorded a 0.43 ERA and won NWAC MVP thanks to 8.2 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts in relief in the NWAC Championship Game. He was the Cascade Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year this spring after leading the conference with a 2.47 ERA, a .200 opponent batting average and 86 strikeouts.

Barker was selected 401st overall in the 13th round by the Philadelphia Phillies. He appeared in 11 games last month and batted .375 with five extra-base hits and 10 RBI. Barker recorded four multi-hit games, with three of them coming in his final four games. He went 4-for-6 with 3 RBI in a 21-9 win vs. Port Angeles June 13 as the AppleSox broke their single-game franchise record with 26 hits.

The Meridian, Idaho native was headed to Colorado Mesa this fall after leading the College of Southern Idaho with a .456 average last spring. Barker also led the Golden Eagles with 22 doubles, eight home runs, 65 RBI, 33 walks and 153 total bases. He also posted a stellar freshman season with a .372 average, two home runs and 24 RBI in 36 games.

Wenatchee is off until Friday with the West Coast League All-Star Break taking place this week. Four AppleSox are in the All-Star Game Wednesday. Carson Boesel, Mitch Haythorn, Cade Martinez and Joe Thornton will represent the AppleSox in Bellingham. First pitch at Joe Martin Field on Wednesday night is at 6:35 and will be broadcast on mlb.com.

The AppleSox are home this weekend to host the Nanaimo NightOwls this Friday-Sunday at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Friday is Salute To Service Night presented by Gesa Credit Union. The first 500 fans to Saturday’s game will receive a Coyote bobblehead presented by Columbia Valley Community Health. The series concludes Sunday night and is presented by the Numerica PAC. First pitch is at 6:35 Friday and Saturday and at 5:35 on Sunday. Tickets for all nine remaining regular-season home games can be purchased at applesox.com/schedule2025.

Arquette Becomes Highest Drafted AppleSox Alum

Former AppleSox infielder Aiva Arquette was selected seventh overall by the Miami Marlins in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta. Arquette becomes the highest drafted former AppleSox player just three years after playing for Wenatchee.

Arquette, a shortstop on the 2022 AppleSox, put together a phenomenal junior year at Oregon State this spring. He helped Oregon State reach the College World Series by batting .354 with 19 home runs and 66 RBI. Arquette was a Brooks Wallace Award finalist as well as a Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist and a Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist.

Arquette was previously selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of the 2022 MLB Draft in the midst of a standout summer with the AppleSox. He hit .335 in 39 games and collected a team-high 39 RBI, a figure that also put him tied for the fourth-most in the WCL. The Kailua, Hawaii native did not sign with the Diamondbacks and went on to spend two seasons at Washington before transferring to Oregon State last fall. He made the All-Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 All Defense Team as a sophomore and hit .325 with 12 home runs and 36 RBI in 48 games.

Arquette surpasses Keston Hiura as the highest drafted AppleSox player in the franchise’s 25 seasons. Hiura was selected ninth overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017. Arquette joins Hiura, Michael Toglia (2019), Clayton Mortensen (2007) as former AppleSox to get selected in the first round.

Twenty-two former AppleSox players have gone on to play an MLB game. To learn more about AppleSox to appear in the majors, please visit applesox.com/applesox-in-the-pros.

Wenatchee is off until Friday with the West Coast League All-Star Break taking place this week. Four AppleSox are in the All-Star Game Wednesday. Carson Boesel, Mitch Haythorn, Cade Martinez and Joe Thornton will represent the AppleSox in Bellingham. First pitch at Joe Martin Field on Wednesday night is at 6:35 and will be broadcast on mlb.com.

The AppleSox are home this weekend to host the Nanaimo NightOwls this Friday-Sunday at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Friday is Salute To Service Night presented by Gesa Credit Union. The first 500 fans to Saturday’s game will receive a Coyote bobblehead presented by Columbia Valley Community Health. The series concludes Sunday night and is presented by the Numerica PAC. First pitch is at 6:35 Friday and Saturday and at 5:35 on Sunday. Tickets for all nine remaining regular-season home games can be purchased at applesox.com/schedule2025.

'Sox are Back; Head Home for All-Star Break

The AppleSox take the series after a 5-2 win over the Nanaimo NightOwls Sunday evening. 

Nanaimo got a 2-0 lead over the ‘Sox after scoring one run in the 4th and one in the 5th. Wenatchee responded with a run of their own in the 6th when Jack McWilliams came home from a single by Kanoa Morisaki, putting the AppleSox down 2-1. 

The ‘Sox took a 3-2 lead in the 8th after Davis D’Errico and Morisaki scored from an error at first. They added two more runs in the 9th after a two run single from D’Errico brought home Theo Kim and JeHee Lee. 

Aidan Gonzales picked up his first win after tossing three-and-a-third with four hits, one run, and five strikeouts. Adam Haight collected the save after giving up three hits in one-and-two-third scoreless innings. 

With bases loaded in the 9th, Haight struck out the side to close Sunday’s scoring. 

Wenatchee lost the opening game of the series 6-5 on Friday, but bounced back with a 8-1 win Saturday. 

 With the win Sunday, the ‘Sox win their first series after three straight series losses. 

Wenatchee heads home for the All-Star break before facing Nanaimo again on Friday for a three-game set.

AppleSox Take Game Two

The AppleSox win 8-1 over the Nanaimo NightOwls to take game two of the three-game series.

Evan Cloyd drove in four of Wenatchee’s eight runs going 2-4 with a single and a double. Cade Martinez brought another run across going 3-5 with three singles and a walk. 

Nanaimo got ahead early with one run in the 4th after a wild pitch from Max Mendes. 

Panganiban opened the ‘Sox’s scoring after he was hit by a pitch with bases loaded to drive in JeHee Lee. Back-to-back RBI singles from Cade Martinez and Evan Cloyd brought two more runs across. Adam Haight closed the innings’ scoring with a sac fly to score Panganiban. 

Panganiban earned another RBI after a sac fly brought home Ethan Thomas. With runners all aboard, Cloyd hit a bases clearing double to give the AppleSox a 8-1 cushion. 

Mendes earned the win after throwing seven innings giving up a run on four hits with seven strikeouts. Joe Thornton closed the game tossing two scoreless innings with two hits and a strikeout. 

The ‘Sox look for the series win Sunday night against the NightOwls. 

AppleSox Fall 6-5 To Nanaimo

The AppleSox fall 6-5 in the opening game of a three-game series to the Nanaimo NightOwls. 

Dylan Knowles went 4-4 on the night with four singles and scoring twice. Evan Cloyd reached every time he was at plate tonight, going 2-3 with an RBI single. 

Gunnar Penzkover started the game tossing four-and-a-third with six hits, three runs, and three strikeouts. Carson Boesel came in relief giving up two runs on six hits. Masen Swan was charged with the loss after coming in relief for Boesel in the 7th, giving up no hits and no runs with three strikeouts. 

The ‘Sox got ahead early in the 3rd when JeHee Lee scored after an error at third. Kyle Panganiban then hit an RBI single to score Knowles and bring the lead to 2-0. Wenatchee added another run in the 4th by an RBI single from Lee, and one more was scored in the 5th after an error at second. 

Nanaimo fought back and tied the ballgame at 4-4 in the bottom of the 5th. However, Wenatchee responded with an RBI single from Cloyd to give the ‘Sox a 5-4 lead. 

Boesel gave up two runs in the 7th to bring the game to the final score. 

The AppleSox look for wins Saturday and Sunday to close the series off with a win before heading onto the All-Star Break. 

'Sox Snap Losing Skid with 8-5 Win Over Kamloops

The AppleSox defeat Kamloops to salvage a three-game series at home with a final score of 8-5. 

The win ends an eight-game losing streak for the ‘Sox. 

Andrew Monson earned the win after tossing four-and-a-third scoreless giving up a run on three hits with a walk and four strikeouts. David Barnes notched a save after two innings with a strikeout, and he gave up a run on a hit with two walks. 

Evan Cloyd, Phillip Cheong (CHONG), and Jake Sanko all collected two hits in the effort. 

The ‘Sox got on the board early in the 1st with an RBI triple by Izzy Madriaga  (MAD-ree-aw-guh) and an RBI single by Adam Haight to lead 2-0. Wenatchee added two more in the 2nd after an error in left field.

Kamloops fought back with a three-spot in the dish and sent nine men to the dish to make it a 4-3 ballgame. 

Cloyd and Madariaga brought home two in the 4th to give Wenatchee a 6-3 cushion. Two more scored in the 7th on a Kyle Panganiban groundout and Cloyd single to lead 8-4.

Barnes gave up a run in the 9th to bring the game to the final score. 

The ‘Sox have a three-game road trip before the All-Star Break. Wenatchee takes on Nanaimo Friday-Sunday. 

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.

Wenatchee Surrenders Opening Game 6-5

The AppleSox open their 3-game series with a 6-5 loss to the Kamloops NorthPaws. 

Kanoa Morisaki picked up his 1st multiple base hit game with an RBI sac bunt, single, and double. Jacob Croxford also played well going 2-3 with a single and 2-run triple. 

The ‘Sox opened their scoring and tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the 5th when Kanoa Morisaki bunted home Kyle Panganiban. 

Wenatchee added another 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th when Camden Bates hit a sac fly to left field, scoring Kanoa Morisaki. Evan Cloyd then smacked a single up the middle bringing home Jacob Croxford. 

In the bottom of the 9th, Dylan Knowles and Kanoa Morisaki scored from a 2-run triple by Jacob Croxford to put the AppleSox down 1 run. Unfortunately, Croxford was left stranded after 2 straight strikeouts by Camden Bates and Cade Martinez to close the game at 6-5. 

Mitch Haythorn started the night pitching 5 innings with 4 hits, 1 run, and 3 walks. Earning the loss was Joe Thornton, who tossed 3 innings with 3 hits and 3 runs in relief. Carson Boesel came in to close the 9th, throwing 1 inning with 2 hits and giving up 2 unearned runs. 

With Tuesday’s loss, Wenatchee is on a 7 game league losing streak. 

The ‘Sox look to break the losing streak Wednesday night against the NorthPaws. 

Four 'Sox Earn All Star Honors

Four AppleSox players made the 2025 West Coast League All Star Team.

The league announced Mitch Haythorn (Northern Colorado), Cade Martinez (University of San Diego), Carson Boesel (University of Washington), and Joe Thornton (Gonzaga) made the All-Star team this year.

Haythorn is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in five appearances. He struck out 30 hitters while walking only 16 over 24 innings of work. 

Boesel capped off a great First Half with the All Star Nod after transferring to University of Washington from Spokane Falls Community College. The big righty flamethrower is 1-1 with a 2.36 ERA with 24 strikeouts and just seven walks over 19 innings of work in his eight appearances. 

Thornton has had a great season on both sides of the field. On the mound, Thornton is 1-1 with a 0.73 ERA with 11 punchouts and just four walks over 12.1 innings pitched. At the plate, he is 4-10 in four games played. 

Martinez has had a splendid season. The middle-infielder is hitting .302 with six doubles and 13 RBI. He also has seven steals. Defensively, Martinez has committed just four errors while playing in 26 games. 

The All Star Game is Wednesday, July 16 at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham.

'Sox Get Swept Again

Wenatchee suffers a series sweep at the hands of Kelowna over the weekend after Sunday’s 6-3 loss. 

The ‘Sox (0-3) had a tough time getting the bats going all series as they dropped game 1 by a score of 7-4, and game 2 by 12-3.  

Starting pitcher Gunner Penzkover pitched 7 innings in his Friday start giving up only 2 runs with 5 hits and 5 strikeouts. Karsten Sweum’s start on Saturday was short-lived, tossing 1 inning with 3 runs on 2 hits. On Sunday, Max Mendes started, throwing 2.1 innings earning 4 runs with 5 hits.

Wenatchee’s fielding also struggled, having 6 total errors causing 8 unearned runs in the series. 

Camden Bates went a combined 5-10 with 2 RBI and a solo homer in 3 games. Joe Thornton went a combined 4-10 for the ‘Sox in 3 games.  

The AppleSox fall to last place in the West Coast League standings trailing the first place NorthPaws by 3 games. 

Wenatchee has a chance for redemption when they return home for a 3-game series Tuesday through Thursday night against Kamloops.

Series Loss For Wenatchee

The Wenatchee AppleSox lose their 2nd series in a row after a 12-3 loss in game 2 of a 3-game series to the Kelowna Falcons. 

In the top of the 7th, Phillip Cheong knocked in the AppleSox’s first run making it 12-1. They added another run by an RBI single from Camden Bates to decrease the deficit to 12-2. Ethan Thomas wrapped up the scoring with another RBI single ending the game at 12-3. 

Karsten Sweum started the game tossing 1 inning with 2 hits, 3 unearned runs, and 3 walks. Aidan Gonzalez, Aaron Platner, and Owen Firestone came in relief; in total, throwing 5 innings with 6 earned runs, 9 hits, and 4 walks. Christian Garcia closed the game, taking the loss, with 2 innings, 3 hits and 0 runs. 

The AppleSox bullpen only earned 6 of the 12 runs, the rest coming off the defense’s 5 errors. 

The ‘Sox struggled to bring base-runners across, leaving 12 men on base. 

With Saturday’s loss, Wenatchee (0-2) falls to last place in the North Division. 

The AppleSox look to end the series off with a win before their next set of games against Kamloops. 

'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. 

AppleSox Beat Redmond on Fireworks Night

Wenatchee defeats the Redmond Dudes 11-2 in non-league action Thursday evening. 

Adam Haight, brother of former AppleSox player Andrew, went 2-5 in his debut. Ethan Thomas went 3-4 with a double and three RBI. Cade Martinez went 2-3 with a double and an RBI.

Joe Schuyleman earned the win giving up two runs on four hits with two strikeouts over two innings of work. He relieved Luke Sterkel who tossed four scoreless innings giving up just a hit and a walk with five strikeouts. 

The ‘Sox got on the board in the first with a double by Martinez. He took third and scored on a wild pitch, Thomas brought home Haight for a 2-0 score. 

Wenatchee scored three more in the 2nd, highlighted by a two-run Thomas single. The ‘Sox had two more scored in the third, and four in the eighth. 

Wenatchee begins the second half on the road with a visit to the Kelowna Falcons at 6:35 p.m. before returning home for a three-game series against the Kamloops Northpaws Tuesday July 8-10. 

'Sox Get Swept; Head Home For Fireworks Night

The Kamloops NorthPaws received a 6-3 win to earn a series sweep to close off the 3-game series. 

Jake Sanko (2-5) was a standout, bringing 2 of the AppleSox’s 3 runs across. Cade Martinez also played well despite the loss going 1-3 but reaching 3 out of 5 times with 2 walks and a single. 

In the top of the 2nd, the ‘Sox opened their scoring with a single by Kanoa Morisaki to bring home Jacob Croxford and to get his first RBI of the summer. Morisaki was later batted in by Jake Sanko to earn a 2-0 lead. 

The ‘Sox added on to their lead by another RBI single in the top of 4th from Jake Sanko to score Camden Bates giving the AppleSox a 3-2 lead. 

Wenatchee’s bats struggled after their early lead, not earning a single run the rest of the game.

In the bottom of the 8th, Carson Boesel came in to close the game, walking his 1st batter then giving up 2 straight singles to load the bases. Kalen Applefield then proceeded to hit a grand slam to secure a 6-3 win. 

Easton Brooks started the night throwing 4 innings with 5 hits, 2 runs, and 4 strikeouts. In relief, Joe Thornton pitched lights out, only giving up 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 2 innings. Carson Boesel earned the loss, tossing 1 inning with 4 hits and 3 earned runs. 

With Wednesday’s loss, the AppleSox are on a 3 game losing streak heading into the Second Half. 

Wenatchee looks to break the losing streak on Thursday night for Firework Night. 

Wenatchee Gets Walked Off By Kamloops

The AppleSox got walked off in a 1-0 loss to the NorthPaws in the 2nd game of a 3-game series on Tuesday night. 

The AppleSox struggled to get the bats going, finally picking up their 1st base hit in the top of the 5th by Jacob Croxford (1-3).

In the top of the 8th, Wenatchee had bases loaded with Camden Bates (1-4), Kanoa Morisaki (0-4), and Cade Martinez (1-3) all aboard. However, 2 quick outs by JeeHee Lee and Kyle Panganiban ended the AppleSox’s inning and their chance to score. 

Despite their struggles at the plate, the ‘Sox’s starter Alec Ammerman pitched excellently, tossing 7 innings. Ammerman retired 9 in a row and pitched a no-hitter until the 4th. He finished the day with 3 hits, no runs, and 2 strikeouts. 

Gunner Penzkover came in to close the 9th, walking his 2nd batter faced, Conner Clark. Clark later advanced to 2nd by a wild pitch and was scored by Brendan Burke to walk it off. 

With Tuesday’s loss, the Applesox eliminated their chance to clinch the First Half and the playoff bid. 

The ‘Sox looked to finish the series off with a win Wednesday night before they head back home. 

'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. 

July 3 Fireworks Night – Premium Seating Sold Out

July 3 Fireworks Night – Premium Seating Sold Out

Premium Seating is officially sold out for our July 3 Fireworks Night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium.

A limited number of General Admission tickets will continue to be released gradually through our official online ticketing provider, SaferSeating. Fans are encouraged to check back regularly as additional ticket reserves become available.

A limited quantity of General Admission tickets will also be available to purchase in person at the Box Office when entry gates open at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3.

We’re looking forward to a great night of baseball and fireworks—thank you for your support and Go AppleSox!

Wenatchee Sweeps Victoria; Two Wins Away from Playoff Bid

AppleSox sweep the Victoria HarborCats with a 6-5 win Sunday evening. 

Camden Bates knocked in two runs in the bottom of the 3rd to give the AppleSox a 3-1 lead, while Davis D’Errico walked home a run to extend the advantage to 4-1. Ethan Thomas went deep in the 4th with a two-run home run to give the ‘Sox a 6-3 lead.

Victoria(12-14)  narrowed the gap with a two-run homer in the 7th, but Joe Thornton earned his second save retiring six of the last seven batters he faced to shut the door. Max Mendes earned his third win after dealing five innings giving up three runs on three hits with a walk and four strikeouts. Jace Taylor earned a hold out of the ‘pen tossing one-and-two-thirds scoreless giving up two runs on three hits with a walk and three punchouts. 

Wenatchee (16-8) took game two in walkoff fashion 5-4 Saturday and beat the ‘Cats 10-6 Friday. 

With a Bellingham win Sunday, the AppleSox must win two of the next three games against the Kamloops NorthPaws on the road to clinch the First Half and earn a playoff bid. Two wins would give the ‘Sox the tiebreaker due to the series win in Bellingham last week. 

The ‘Sox take on Kamloops Monday through Wednesday for a three-game set.

'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.