'sox Fall To Kelowna
July 5, 2025 - West Coast League (WCL)
Wenatchee AppleSox News Release
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.
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