Rancho's Late Rally Tops IE
San Bernardino, CA - Drew Avans' loud home run late in Friday night's contest headlined a marquee comeback win for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, as they defeated the Inland Empire 66ers by the final score of 6-5 in game one of the five-game series.A combination of timely hitting and solid
San Bernardino, CA -
A combination of timely hitting and solid starting pitching gave Inland Empire a comfortable lead through six frames. Five different run-scoring hits from four-different players led to five 66ers' runs.
However in the top of the seventh, with the score at 5-1 in favor of the Sixers, and Inland Empire reliever
In the very next inning, following a six-pitch bottom of the seventh from
That is all Rancho would need heading into the final two frames.
With a Lake Elsinore win over Lancaster by a final score of 5-0 at The Diamond on Friday evening, the Quakes' magic number over the Storm is five, while their magic number dropped to four on the JetHawks.
Looking for back-to-back wins, Rancho will send All-Star RHP
On Wednesday, June 12th, the Quakes welcome the Lake Elsinore Storm to town for the final five games of first-half play. Terra Vista Animal Hospital presents Bark in the Ballpark at LoanMart Field, as all four-legged companions are welcomed at the friendly confines. Purchase tickets online at rcquakes.com or by calling (909) 481-5000. Go Quakes!