APPLESOX HOST PIPPINS FOR INDEPENDENCE-WEEK SERIES

APPLESOX (8-12)

v.s.

Yakima Valley Pippins (10-13)

Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium

July 2-4

The Wenatchee AppleSox resume West Coast League-play with a three-game set against the Yakima Valley Pippins starting tonight. This series will be the final three games of the AppleSox’ seven-game homestand.

Probable Pitchers

Monday

Pippins: Jack Gonzales (1-0, 3.85 ERA)

AppleSox: Curtis Bafus (2-2, 4.18 ERA)

Tuesday

Pippins: Cullen Kafka (0-2, 4.62 ERA)

AppleSox: Jeremy Yelland (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Wednesday

Pippins: Connor White (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

AppleSox: Hunter Boyd (1-1, 7.40 ERA)

Promotions

Monday: Cougar Night. We’re celebrating Washington State University at the ballpark! Wear your WSU gear and save $1 off the price of admission. Visit the Cougar Cruiser and show your Cougar pride!

Tuesday: Fireworks Night sponsored by Numerica Credit Union.  Watch an exciting fireworks display after the game! It’s also another Taco Tuesday. Buy three tacos with delicious toppings for just $6.75 per plate.

Wednesday: Independence Day. It’s also a Fred Meyer Kids Day!  Pick up a free ticket voucher for kids at Fred Meyer in East Wenatchee.

Last Game

The AppleSox defeated the Northwest Star Academy, 5-0, on Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. The Sox recorded their second shutout of the season thanks to four pitchers combining to strike out a combined 13 batters.

At the plate, Connor McCord drove in two runs with a pair of RBI singles and also stole two bases. Evan Williams tripled and singled to also drive in two runs.

Injury Report

Mason Marenco, who has missed each of the last three games with back soreness, is listed as probable for this series.

Jordan Rathbone injured his left hand in Saturday’s game against Northwest Star Academy and is doubtful for this series with Yakima Valley.