Wenatchee AppleSox Podcast

The AppleSox opened the second half knowing that they had a playoff spot locked up in August but could not win game no. 28. Hear a recap and the pregame interview with Garrett Cutting.

Wenatchee snapped a dry spell at the plate and rallied to score 11 runs over the final two innings to defeat Bellingham Sunday afternoon. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and interviews with Mike Callia and Quincy Vassar.

Quincy Vassar tossed a complete game but Wenatchee was shut out for the second straight day by Bellingham. Hear the pregame interview with Luca Boscarino as well as a look at the AppleSox chances to win the first half.

The AppleSox and the Bells were scoreless through 10 innings before the Bells walked it off in the 11th. Hear the highlights and from Max Hartman from before the game.

The AppleSox recorded a season-high 19 hits to defeat Kelowna for a third straight night. Hear a recap of the game and interviews with Kade Benavdiez, Elijah Pelayo and Evan Cloyd.

The AppleSox earn their sixth series victory of the summer after a 7-5 triumph over Kelowna. Hear from Braiden Boyd, Jonathan Fitz, Mike Callia and Hunter Gibson.

Kade Benavidez opened up his final series of the summer with a big night. Hear from him, Cam Hoiland, Xander Orejudos and James Castagnola from Monday.

The AppleSox rallied to score seven runs in seventh inning to defeat the Walla Walla Sweets, 9-5, on Sunday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Hear from Max Hartman and Ryan Martinez after the game as well as Quincy Vassar from before the game.

Wenatchee raced out to a 4-0 lead Friday night but could not add to it. Hear from new infielder Roberto Gonzalez before the game.

The Wenatchee AppleSox battled and chipped away but couldn't come back after an early deficit. Hear a recap of the game and the pregame interview with Garrett Ahern.

The AppleSox bounced back to defeat the Yakima Valley Pippins Wednesday night. Hear from Luca Boscarino, David James and Mike Callia after the game as well as Hunter Friedberg from before the game.

The AppleSox' five-game winning streak comes to an end. Hear a recap of the game, the pregame interview with Jonathan Fitz and Luca Boscarino's radio debut from Monday night's non-league game.

Cannon Peery drove in eight runs over the weekend and helped the Wenatchee AppleSox stretch their winning streak to a season-best five games. Hear from him and Andrew Monson after Sunday's 15-5 victory.

Evan Canfield delivered perhaps his most dominant performance in three seasons with the AppleSox in a 2-1 win over Kamloops. Hear from him, Max Hartman, Hunter Friedberg, Mitch Darlington and Elijah Pelayo.

Aidan Dougherty records another five-hit game and walks off the Bellingham Bells on Thursday night. Hear postgame interviews with Xander Orejudos, Dougherty and David James as well as the pregame interview with Stephen Hammergren.

The AppleSox shut out the Bellingham Bells on Wednesday night for the first time since July 23, 2010. Hear postgame interviews with Garrett Ahern, Kade Benavidez and Mike Callia as well as the pregame interview with Jack DeDonato.

Wenatchee drew nine walks but only collected three hits on Tuesday night. Hear a recap of the game and the pregame interview with Jayden Holloway.

The AppleSox scored four runs in the sixth inning and defeated the Victoria HarbourCats, 5-2, on Sunday afternoon to win the weekend road series. Hear from Quincy Vassar, Kade Benavidez and Mike Callia.

The AppleSox rally in the seventh to tie the game and then win in 12 innings against the Victoria HarbourCats in a playoff rematch. hear from Antonio Gianni, Carter Seely, Carson Boesel, Mitch Darlington and Luca Boscarino.

Matthew DelVecchio struck out six in 5.1 innings and the Wenatchee AppleSox defeated the Port Angeles Lefties, 6-3, on Thursday night at Civic Field.

The AppleSox could not hold two different leads against the Lefties on Wednesday night on the road. Hear an interview with Carson Boesel from before the game.

Wenatchee scored three runs while down to their final three outs to improve to 4-0 in 2024. Hear from and Max Hartman, Mike Callia, Jack DeDonato and Antonio Gianni.

Wenatchee rallied in the middle innings to defeat the Redmond Dudes on Monday night at home. Hear from Ethan Buckley and Masayuki Kawashima.

The AppleSox sweep the Port Angeles Lefties and open the season 3-0. Hear from Evan Canfield, Damon Gaither and Xander Orejudos after the win on Sunday.

The AppleSox took their first series of the season with a 16-13 win over Port Angeles on Saturday night. Hear from Jackson Campbell, Aidan Dougherty, Mitch Darlington and Max Hartman after the win.

The AppleSox are 1-0 after defeating the Port Angeles Lefties, 4-1, on Friday night. Hear from Mike Callia, Stephen Hammergren and Antonio Gianni after the win.

AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman detail seven players joining the team on short-term contracts to provide depth early in the season. Opening Day is May 31 and tickets are available for purchase at applesox.com/schedule

The University of San Diego clinched a share of the West Coast Conference title over the weekend and the AppleSox welcome four players from a talented Toreros team.

Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington detail the additions of Cam Hoiland and Max Clark before Joel chats with returning southpaw Jack DeDonato from Lower Columbia.

AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman break down four position players joining the AppleSox this summer.Single-game tickets are now available for purchase at applesox.com/schedule

Three more right-handed pitchers join the AppleSox, including a returner from last summer. Purchase tickets for the 2024 season now at applesox.com/schedule

Head coach Mitch Darlington and broadcaster Joel Norman detail the addition of four right-handed pitchers from South Carolina Upstate to the 2024 roster. Single-game tickets are now available for purchase for the 2024 season at applesox.com/schedule

Three pitchers who are either current or former players at Lower Columbia will join the AppleSox this summer. Lower Columbia and AppleSox pitching coach Mike Callia details what they bring to the table for Wenatchee.

Antonio Gianni, Adam Haight, Ethan Hubbell and Cannon Peery are four newcomers signed to play for this summer’s team. Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington break down what to expect from these four players.

Meet six new players joining the AppleSox from colleges in Washington and hear details about them from head coach Mitch Darlington.

Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington break down the first four players of the 2024 roster who are not returning players. All four hail from colleges in California.

Head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman talk about the first 10 players signed to play for the AppleSox this summer, all of whom have previously played for the AppleSox.

Left-handed pitcher Quincy Vassar's 87 strikeouts are the most by any WCL pitcher the last two season and are tied for the third-most strikeouts in AppleSox history. He chats with Joel Norman about pitching for the AppleSox again in 2024.

Former AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs talks about his plan to run from Wenatchee to Corvallis to raise awareness for mental health. He also reflects on his time coaching the AppleSox from 2001-14.To learn more about Opening Day Run, please visit openingdayrun.com or follow @openingdayrun on Facebook, X or Instagram.

Joel Norman chats with new AppleSox assistant coach and former player Xander Orejudos about his excitement for joining the 2024 coaching staff.

Pitching coach Mike Callia posted an impressive season as pitching coach in 2023 as his staff posted a 3.35 ERA, fifth-best in the WCL. Joel Norman catches up with him to reflect on the past season and look ahead to next summer.

Opening Day 2024 isn't until May 31 but it's never too early to begin thinking about baseball season. Head coach Mitch Darlington and Joel Norman break down the 2024 schedule.

Joel Norman and Mitch Darlington look back in the rearview mirror at the 2023 season in which the AppleSox went 37-17 and broke single-season records for home victories (21), home winning streak in league play (12 games), three-game series sweeps (eight), most home runs hit in a league game (four on July 13), players used in a single summer (55) and walks drawn (299).

A record-breaking season led to seven AppleSox players receiving recognition for their efforts in 2023. Hear more from Joel Norman and head coach Mitch Darlington.

The Wenatchee AppleSox' 2023 season came to an end with a loss to the Victoria HarbourCats on Wednesday night. Hear a recap of the game and the highlights.

The AppleSox dropped the first game of the postseason and now must win on Wednesday night to keep their season alive. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Kyle Henington.

The Wenatchee AppleSox lost two-of-three games against the Kelowna Falcons over the weekend but recorded a phenomenal 2023 regular season and now prepare for the playoffs to begin on Tuesday night. Hear interviews from over the weekend with Mike Callia, Braiden Boyd, Trei Hough, Colton Kelly and Jadon Williamson.

MJ Sweeney hit a go-ahead home run and Jadon Williamson fired 5.2 scoreless innings of relief in a 3-1 AppleSox win on Thursday night. Hear a recap of the game, highlights and the pregame interview with Izzy Lopez.

The AppleSox drop the second game of their three-game set against the Bells, 3-2, on Wednesday night at Joe Martin Field. Hear a recap of the game and the highlights.

The Wenatchee AppleSox made history with their sweep of the Edmonton Riverhawks. Hear the details, highlights and interviews with MJ Sweeney, Quincy Vassar, Mitch Darlington, Frankie Carney, Ryan Martinez and Jayden Holloway.