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By Aaron Schulze

Unlucky 13

NorthPaws lose 13th straight after sweep to Riverhawks

Jun 24, 2024 | 7:00 AM

KAMLOOPS — The 2024 West Coast League (WCL) season continues to go south for the Kamloops NorthPaws.

The NorthPaws were swept by the Edmonton Riverhawks in a three-game series at home over the weekend, extending their losing streak to 13 games.

After dropping the series opener on Friday (June 21) 4-2, the NorthPaws were in position to break the mammoth losing streak on Saturday by taking a 5-1 lead into the eighth inning. However, a three-run inning in the eighth – a two RBI single and a hit by pitch – would make it a 5-4 game in the top of the ninth.

The NorthPaws were out of available pitchers and went to catcher Jerry Nix for the save. However, with two outs, the NorthPaws surrendered a game-tying RBI double. The Riverhawks scored the game winning run in the 10th inning via a pass ball.

The NorthPaws then dropped the finale on Sunday 7-2. They fall to 3-15 on the 2024 WCL season, good for last in the North Division.

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The NorthPaws travel to Vancouver Island Tuesday to begin a three-game series against the Nanaimo NightOwls. The NorthPaws return home Friday, June 28 to begin a three-game series against the Walla Walla Sweets at Norbrock Stadium.