Quakes Back in Win-Column with Shutout
San Bernardino, CA – The Quakes turned in a magnificent pitching performance on Wednesday night, shutting out Inland Empire by a final of 2-0 at San Manuel Stadium. Christian Romero, Joel Ibarra and Kelvin Ramirez turned in a three-hit gem, earning the Quakes their sixth shutout of the year and
San Bernardino, CA – The Quakes turned in a magnificent pitching performance on Wednesday night, shutting out Inland Empire by a final of 2-0 at San Manuel Stadium.
Christian Romero, Joel Ibarra and Kelvin Ramirez turned in a three-hit gem, earning the Quakes their sixth shutout of the year and stopping a four-game losing streak.
Simon Reid and Dayton Dooney knocked in consecutive runs in the fifth, as the Quakes finally got on the board against Inland Empire starter Walbert Urena (1-3).
Ibarra (5-1) inherited the 2-0 lead and retired all nine batters he faced over three perfect innings.
Ramirez worked around a walk in both the eighth and again in the ninth, leaving the tying run at the plate on both occasions, earning his first save of the year.
The Quakes (6-5, 45-32) will go with Peter Heubeck on the mound on Thursday, while Inland Empire counters in game three with right-hander Jake Madden (1-5) at 6:35pm.
On Friday, July 14, the Quakes will return home to LoanMart Field, hosting Modesto for a brief three-game set. Friday the 14th will be Julio Urias Bobblehead Giveaway, as part of Chaffey College Night. Tickets are currently available at rcquakes.com. Go Quakes!