WHITEFISH

WHITEFISH - There was no late magic this time, no clutch hit to be found - just a frustrating final two innings that turned a nail-biter into a blowout.

The Apple Valley Packers of Wenatchee, Wash., scored three runs in the sixth and seventh innings Wednesday night, pulling away for a 9-3 victory over the host Class AA Glacier Twins at the 23rd Annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Baseball Tournament at Memorial Park.

The Twins began American Division pool play with a stirring, come-from-behind triumph over Black Hills on Tuesday, but there was little drama in Wednesday's contest as Apple Valley scored three runs in the first inning and never relinquished its lead.

Glacier starting pitcher Justin Collom threw five strong innings, holding the Packers to two earned runs while the Twins crawled back with two runs in the fourth inning, trimming their deficit to 3-2. But Apple Valley scored six runs off three Twins relievers, and Glacier's bats couldn't pick up the slack.

The Twins managed just four singles, including two off Packers starting pitcher Jacob Huylar. Huylar allowed only one earned run, but reliever Roy Figeroa earned the win with two frames of scoreless work.

Glacier left fielder Justin Goode, center fielder Scott Yogodzinski, designated hitter Weston Chambers and catcher Brad Nielsen had one hit apiece. Chambers notched the Twins' lone RBI, driving in Bell in the fourth inning to put Glacier on the board.

The Packers tallied nine hits, which were complimented by six Glacier errors. Apple Valley shortstop Josh Penny went 3-for-4, followed by designated hitter Evan Visser and right fielder Brandon Bohart with two hit apiece. Penny, Visser and Bohart each tripled.

It was a well-rounded offensive effort for Apple Valley as seven Packers drove in one run each.

Apple Valley also drew 11 walks, including five by third baseman Cam Aguilar.

The Twins fell to 1-1 in tournament pool play and 22-24 overall on the American Legion season. They look to get back on track today against the Pullman Patriots at 8 p.m.

The Packers also face the Patriots today, at 5:15 p.m.

Apple Valley 300 003 3 - 9 9 3

Glacier 000 200 1 - 3 4 6

Jacob Huylar, Roy Figeroa (5), Nick Page (7) and Bryce Bitterman. Justin Collom, Michael Hader (6), Justin Goode (7), Roo Grubb (7) and Brad Nielsen. W - Figeroa. L - Collom.

APPLE VALLEY (NA) - Colby Crawford 0-4, Evan Visser 2-5, Mitch Nelson 1-4, Seth Haehl 0-3, Brandon Bohart 2-4, Cam Aguilar 0-0, Jeff Walker 0-4, Bitterman 1-2, Josh Penny 3-4.

GLACIER (22-24) - Hader 0-3, Goode 1-1, Scott Yogodzinski 1-4, Brad Bell 0-2, Weston Chambers 1-2, Collom 0-1, Rusty Hill 0-3, Nielsen 1-3, Josh Peterson 0-3, RJ Beasley 0-1, Grubb 0-1, Ryan Caron 0-2.

RBIs - AV 7 (Crawford, Visser, Nelson, Haehl, Bohart, Bitterman, Penny), Gla. 1 (Chambers). 3B - AV 3 (Bohard, Visser, Penny), Gla. 0. 2B - AV 1 (Visser), Gla. 0. SB - AV 5 (Visser 3, Nelson, Haehl), Gla. 1 (Bell). SAC - AV 1 (Haehl), Gla. 0.Kalispell police arrested a 52-year-old woman for driving under the influence of alcohol at the intersection of Willow Glen Road and U.S. 93.

Three scruffy looking men tried to sell a vacuum cleaner to a man living near the intersection of U.S. 93 and Four Mile Drive. The vacuum cleaner company didn't have any salesmen who fit that description, so employees called police.

A woman told police she was being sexually harassed by a client's husband.

Officers were unable to locate a man who almost hit some kids in the Woodland Water Park while he was spinning doughnuts in the parking lot.

A green Honda Accord without an engine was stolen from near a home on Underhill Court.

A mailbox was run over a couple houses down on the same street.

A man speeding down Second Avenue East casually turned a corner in an effort to lose the officer following him. He was cited for reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, not having insurance, and not wearing a seat belt. He claimed he was being chased by a white truck.

Some people in a dark colored SUV appeared to be repeatedly lighting something in front of a house on Ninth Avenue West.

A man told police someone started his car, turned it off, and then left the area.

Officers were called twice to Flathead Valley Community College to stop motorcycles racing in the parking lot. They were unable to locate any motorcycles.

Somebody called police after they heard a cry for help on Sixth Street West. It was a verbal argument between a man and a woman. Both parties were counseled.

A resident of Sixth Avenue East claims he was woken up by a gunshot, and then heard four more.

Somebody skateboarded over the hood of a car on Third Street West.

A man called police because another man he knew was using his number to call long distance.

An officer cited a 20-year-old man for driving without insurance after he was observed parked on the wrong side of the street. The officer knew he didn't have insurance because he responded to an accident the man was involved in a couple days before.