Fernandez with Big Night in Rancho Win
San Bernardino, CA – Yeiner Fernandez drove in a career-high five runs and the Quakes won for the first time in San Bernardino this year, as they dropped the Inland Empire 66ers by a final of 10-6 on Thursday night at San Manuel Stadium. Fernandez had three hits and a
San Bernardino, CA – Yeiner Fernandez drove in a career-high five runs and the Quakes won for the first time in San Bernardino this year, as they dropped the Inland Empire 66ers by a final of 10-6 on Thursday night at San Manuel Stadium.
Fernandez had three hits and a sac fly, but it was his last hit that put it away. Leading 8-6 in the eighth, he slugged his fourth homer of the year, a two-run shot, giving Rancho a four-run lead and helping them end a two-game skid.
The Quakes and 66ers went back and forth all night, with both teams blowing multiple leads.
Austin Gauthier had a big night for the Quakes as well, as he was on four different times, finishing with three hits, three runs scored and two RBIs.
Reliever Jonathan Edwards (1-0) earned his first win in a Rancho uniform, tossing two scoreless frames in relief.
Kelvin Bautista and Madison Jeffrey combined for three innings of scoreless work behind Edwards.
Rancho (5-7, 41-37) will look for a second straight win on Friday, sending Jerming Rosario (2-5) to the mound against Julio Goff (4-6) of the 66ers at 7:05pm.
The Quakes will return home to LoanMart Field on Tuesday, July 12th, when they host the Fresno Grizzlies in a special 11:00am Summer Camp Day. Tickets are available at rcquakes.com. We hope to see you at LoanMart Field...Go Quakes!