Bells walk off AppleSox in extras to advance to North Divisional Championship

Rominic Quiban's walk-off single in the 10th inning secured a 4-3 victory for the Bellingham Bells against the Wenatchee AppleSox in Game 3 of the West Coast League Playoffs on August 10. The game was marked by several controversial calls, particularly a pivotal play at home plate that led to intense reactions from the crowd. Wenatchee initially took the lead with two runs in the fourth inning, but the Bells fought back to tie the game in the eighth. A close play in the ninth inning saw Bells' Nate Kirkpatrick tagged out at home, adding to the tension. Coach Ed Knaggs expressed pride in the team's perseverance and the joy of experiencing such a moment together.

The victory allows the Bells to advance to face the Edmonton Riverhawks, who held the best regular-season record in the North. The championship matchup highlights the competitive nature of the league, with the winner moving on to face the Portland-Corvallis winner. Bellingham's triumph in this dramatic game signifies a memorable conclusion to the season at Joe Martin Field.