AppleSox Defeat Riverhawks, Clinch Postseason Berth

For the 15th time in their 23-season franchise history the Wenatchee AppleSox have clinched playoff berth. The AppleSox defeated the Edmonton RiverHawks, 10-1, on Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium.

Wenatchee (34-13, 15-5 second half) guarantees that it will have a top three overall record in the North Division and now will look to win the second half in order to lock up home-field advantage in the first round and potentially for longer in the postseason. The AppleSox currently have the best overall record in the entire West Coast League.

Ryan Martinez (3-2) went seven strong innings in his final start of the summer to earn the victory and give the AppleSox their 12th series victory. The right-hander from Pacific struck out four and only allowed one unearned run on four hits and one walk in his sixth start of at least five innings.

Trent Liolios, Mason Persons and Jayden Halloway all drove in two runs apiece as the AppleSox struck in six consecutive innings. Frankie Carney finished 3-for-5 to extend his hitting streak to nine games. The redshirt freshman at UC Irvine has the fourth-best batting average in the WCL with a .364 mark.

The AppleSox go for the series sweep in their final home game of the regular season Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Arrive early to get baseball cards of Carney, Izzy Lopez and Braiden Boyd. Tickets are available at AppleSox.com/2023-schedule