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NorthPaws return home Friday for Bark at the Park night in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — The struggles continued for the Kamloops NorthPaws as they remain winless on the road this season after getting swept by the Bellingham Bells. The Paws now sit at 3-12 on the season, in the midst of a 10 game losing streak. Kamloops returns home to Dearborn Ford Field at Norbrock Stadium on Friday night for Bark at the Park night to face the Edmonton Riverhawks. Edmonton sits third in the North Division at 11-7.
Game 1 –
A tough first inning but the Kamloops NorthPaws behind the eight-ball on Tuesday night as they dropped the opener 8-2.
The Bells pushed across five in the opening frame, thanks to a pair of bases-loaded walks to Gabe Henderson and Conner Smith before Anthony Kodama cleared the bases with a triple.
Dominic Guistino would fail to escape the first inning on the mound for Kamloops getting the early hook from Jose Bautista after 0.2 innings, walking 5 and allowing 5ER. Chase Taylor would come in as the first man out of the bullpen and pitch effectively over 4.1 innings, allowing just a single run to score despite Bellingham collecting 8 hits.
Ethan Stout, 2.0 innings, 2ER and catcher Jerry Nix would close out the game for Kamloops.
The Paws two runs came in the eighth inning with Oliver Mabee driving an RBI single to right and then scoring later in the inning on a passed ball.
Josh Flaugher got the win for the Bells pitching 4.0 innings, 2H, 3K, 0ER.
Game 2 –
The middle game of the three game set was a heart-breaker for the Paws looking to snap a 8 game losing streak entering play, as they dropped a 3-2 decision.
Sawyer Jensen would spin a gem on the bump for Kamloops allowing just 2ER over 7.0 innings of 4H ball.
Kamloops would score the first run of the ballgame in the third on an Alec Gomez RBI single. The Bells would respond with two of their own in the bottom half, with Jason Shedlock getting an RBI on a fielder’s choice. The second run would come across on a double steal.
The Paws would level the score at 2-2 in the eighth as Jacob French scored on a passed ball. Again the Bells would retake the lead in the bottom half as Nate Kirkpatrick singled home Noah Albanese for the winning run.
Lucas Smith took the loss for Kamloops after pitching the eighth inning.
Game 3 –
The NorthPaws would again strike first in the third and final game down in Bellingham, but five unanswered from the Bells would complete the sweep with a 5-1 win.
The lone run for Kamloops came in the second inning when Jacob Schlesselman brought home Anthony Manuel with an RBI single.
Bellingham was able to take the lead for good in the third inning, scoring three on Paws starter Kolby Luckinchuk (5IP, 5H, 3ER, 5K).
Nate Kirkpatrick led the way offensively for the Bells going 2-4 2RBI. Will Franklin earned the win giving up 1ER over 4.0 innings.
Upcoming Schedule –
Friday, June 21 vs Edmonton, first pitch 6:35 (Bark at the Park)
Saturday, June 22 vs Edmonton, first pitch 6:35
Sunday, June 23 vs Edmonton, first pitch 2:05
Monday, June 24 – Off-day
Tuesday, June 25 @ Nanaimo, first pitch 6:35
Wednesday, June 26 @ Nanaimo, first pitch 6:35
Thursday, June 27 @ Nanaimo, first pitch 6:35
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Jenna Forter
General Manager
Kamloops NorthPaws
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Alan Choo has seen a lot of home runs in his life — hundreds from his father, and now a healthy number off his own bat in college.
The son of former MLB all-star outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, a Korean product who hit 218 long balls in his 16-season career, Alan himself has now established himself as a power hitter in the college ranks.
Choo, currently at Orange Coast College, is tied for third in home runs in the CCCAA with nine, including two in a game on Tuesday. He is a legitimate draft prospect for this coming July!!
“I’m so pumped to play for the NightOwls,” said Alan Choo, who turns 21 at the end of this week. “I’ve only heard great things about the organization and coaching staff and the players’ futures that go through the NightOwls. I’m super excited for the summer!”
Choo, a lefty hitter who plays first base and DH, is close friends with returning catcher Clark Springs, who is in D1 baseball at UT-Arlington. Choo, who was born in Phoenix Arizona, is a sophomore and checks in at 6’1” and 225 lbs.
“This is a big signing for us, adding a feared lefty power bat to hit in the middle of the order with returning all-stars Jacob Hayes and Talan Zenk,” said Head Coach Cody Andreychuk. “We will have big bats and depth on our roster, and we think Alan will be a leader for us so we can bring a championship to Nanaimo.”
Choo the senior was an outstanding Major League hitter, starting his big league time as a Seattle Mariner in 2005, then moving on to Cleveland, Cincinnati and Texas, where he played his final season in 2020. He received MVP votes in 2010 and 2013 and went to the all-star game in 2018, representing the Rangers. In seven of his seasons, he hit 20 or more home runs. He also stole 157 bases in his career, with three 20-20 seasons.
Shin-Soo Choo is still involved in the game after retirement, now as a scout.
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