Storm Take Extra-Innings Pitcher's Duel
VISALIA, CA - In a back-and-forth game where runs were at a premium, the Lake Elsinore Storm walked off on a single by Hudson Potts in the bottom of the 11th inning to defeat Visalia, 3-2.
VISALIA, CA - In a back-and-forth game where runs were at a premium, the Lake Elsinore Storm walked off on a single by
The game started as a pitcher's duel between Visalia's
Smith had to navigate through traffic in his final four innings but used three double play balls to hold the Storm to one run on six hits. Smith struck out four Lake Elsinore batters and walked two.
The Rawhide tied the game 1-1 in the top of the eighth on a triple down the first base line by
The game turned in favor of Lake Elsinore (34-37/5-9) in the bottom of the 10th when
But Eveld struck out two and held Cordoba at third as the winning run, sending the game to the 11th inning.
Blake Rodgers (W, 3-2) held the Rawhide off the board in the 11th to set up the Storm.
Karaviotis led the way for the Rawhide with three hits and a run scored. Duzenack picked up the only RBI for Visalia on the night.
The Rawhide have now won just one of their nine extra-innings games this year. They've been outscored 17-7.
Visalia continues the series in Lake Elsinore tomorrow night. The Rawhide will send RHP
The Visalia Rawhide are a professional baseball team in the Class A Advanced California League and are the only professional sports team in Tulare and Kings counties. The team has been an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2007 and is entering their 72nd year of play in 2018. The Rawhide renovated their home at Recreation Ballpark in 2009 and have since become the largest gathering of individuals in Tulare County, having set an attendance record for the seventh time in the past eight seasons in 2017. In 2018, the Rawhide look to continue their reputation for hosting competitive baseball while providing affordable family entertainment. To be a part of the 2018 Visalia Rawhide season, please contact the Visalia Rawhide Ticket Office at 559.732.4433, visit us online at rawhidebaseball.com, or follow us on Facebook (TheRawhide), Instagram (@VisaliaRawhide), and Twitter (@VisaliaRawhide).