Eric Granstrom

Wenatchee

Sports Director at NCWLIFE

Owner Gaboon Productions, LLC - a video production company in the Wenatchee Valley, Washington.

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Sam Darnold says he's learning a lot in Seattle

1 day ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

While the defense gets a lot of attention because of head coach Mike Macdonald’s focus and background on that side of the ball, equally under the microscope is Seattle’s offense under quarterback Sam Darnold and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Baltimore sweeps Seattle giving Mariners 3-6 homestand

1 day ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

Cal Raleigh provided all the Mariner offense, but Baltimore came out on top yesterday 4-3, completing a three-game sweep…The Orioles scored the game’s first run on a wild pitch from Bryan Woo, who didn’t have his usual good stuff for Seattle. Cal tied it right after with an RBI-single. He then gave Seattle the lead with a 2-run home run, his league-leading 24th of the season.
AppleSox earn another shutout

1 day ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

The Wenatchee AppleSox won their 4th straight last night with a narrow 2-nothing victory over Kelowna…Karsten Sweum, Alex Ammerman and Joe Thornton combined on a 4-hit shutout as Wenatchee did just enough offensively to get the win. Gunnar Penzkover led off the bottom of the 5th with a single, moving to second and a wild pitch and to third on a ground out before scoring the game’s first run on a passed ball. Noah Fields’ RBI-double in the 8th added an insurance run for the AppleSox.
Orioles edge Mariners 3-2

1 day ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

The Mariners got great pitching from starter Emerson Hancock and some gems defensively from Cole Young and Randy Arozarena, but couldn’t hang onto a lead in a 3-2 loss to Baltimore last night…Hancock pitched 5-and-two-thirds, allowing a run on 2-hits with six strikeouts. A two-out triple proved to be the difference for the Orioles with Heston Kjerstad coming through with what proved to be the game-winner…Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez had four of Seattle’s five hits in the game.
Orioles knock Mariners out in series opener

2 days ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

Baltimore knocked out Seattle in the first of a three-game series 5-1 last night... George Kirby had to exit game following 5-innings on the mound after being hit in the face by a line drive. The Orioles led 2-1 at that point and went on for their 4th-straight victory. Rowdy Tellez accounted for Seattle's only run with his solo home run. The two teams meet again tonight at 6:40 on ROOT Sports Northwest.
Seattle hosts Baltimore in first of three games tonight

3 days ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

The Mariners begin the first of a three-game series against the Orioles tonight at T-Mobile Park…Seattle comes into the ballgame leading the American League West with a 32-and-26 record. Meanwhile, Baltimore is off to a disappointing 22-and-36 record, last in the American League East. The Orioles won 91-games a season ago and were a wild card playoff team. Now, they trail the Yankees in the division by 14-games.
AppleSox open series vs. Kelowna tonight

3 days ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

Following a series win over Yakima Valley last weekend, the Wenatchee AppleSox continue a season-opening home stand tonight…Wenatchee welcomes the 0-and-3 Kelowna Falcons to town for the first of three games at Paul Thomas, Sr. Stadium. Kelowna is coming off an opening weekend sweep at the hands of visiting Victoria at Elks Stadium. The AppleSox are 2-and-1 after losing 5-1 on opening night but coming back to beat the Pippins 10-0 on Saturday and 17-4 Sunday.
Defense a focus during Seahawks OTA's

3 days ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

The Seahawks continue OTA’s at the V-Mac in Renton…Not surprising considering the background of head coach Mike Macdonald, defense is getting the center of attention. Nose guard Jarran Reed says there’s a more comfortable season going into year two with this coaching staff…Defensive coordinator Aden Durde says it’s better for the coaching staff to be more familiar with the players and the scheme heading into year two…Seattle’s defense improved from 30th in the NFL in 2023 to 14th last year.
Wenatchee boys take 3rd at State Soccer

4 days ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

The Wenatchee Panthers took third over the weekend at the State 4A Boys Soccer Tournament in Puyallup…Wenatchee lost a heartbreaker on Friday in the semifinals to Hazen 2-1 with the game being settled in overtime…Wenatchee bounced back Saturday to capture its first-ever third place trophy with a 3-1 win over Chiawana…Thanks to the NFHS Network for the video highlights. Woodinville went on to win the state championship 2-1 over Hazen.
Naches driver takes Wenatchee 200 at WVSO

4 days ago | ncwlife.com | Eric Granstrom

The 50-mile per hour gusts made it difficult for fans at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval Saturday but the racers didn’t care…Naches’ Owen Riddle won the Wenatchee 200 for Super Late Models. Quincy Kasey Kleyn was second followed by Lake Oswego, Oregon’s Kole Raz. Arlington’s Dave Lund won the Dick’s Heating and Air Conditioning Thunder Cars main event. Bart Hector, Junior took second followed by Cody Harris. The Angels Bail Bond Legends main event winner was Deer Park’s Cole Dasenbrock.