The Wenatchee AppleSox battled with their bats but fell to the Port Angeles Lefties 8-7 tonight at Civic Field.

Wenatchee swung with swag and plated seven runs off 12 hits. This opener in Port Angeles was the fourth straight game that the AppleSox scored seven or more runs. Wenatchee ran in front of Port Angeles after they scored two runs in the top of the fourth to take the lead. Then, after they trailed 5-2 late, Wenatchee drove home five combined runs in the sixth and seventh innings to take the lead back. Even more impressive, Wenatchee scored all four runs in the seventh with two outs.

The big stars tonight for Wenatchee shined with some familiar faces. Adam Grob retook the team lead for hits after his perfect night with three hits, three RBI and two runs tonight. Grob was not alone though. Snuck in the last two spots of the order, Dakota Duffalo produced his own two-hit show while left fielder A.J. Guerrero picked up three knocks in five trips. Guerrero, Duffalo and leadoff hitter Enzo Apodaca all scored twice.

For Port Angeles, the go-ahead runs in the bottom of the eighth came across on an error and a passed ball before reliever Zach Thomas picked up the final three outs to earn the win.

Starting pitcher Cole Hatton turned in his finest start yet. After struggling with his control in prior performances, Hatton gave up just one walk and struck six Lefties to set a new season-best. Hatton’s improved control set the tone for Wenatchee as they gave up just three walks all night long.

Wenatchee is back again tomorrow night for game two against Port Angeles. First pitch is thrown at 6:35. Tickets are available at applesox.com/tickets.

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