Magic Mike: Kelly wows, Storm shutout SJ

Offense ignites with 14 hits for 7-0 Mother's Day triumph

By Tyler Zickel

May 8, 2016

SAN JOSE - The Lake Elsinore Storm returned to the win column Sunday behind a masterful effort from starter Michael Kelly, who tamed the San Jose Giants over seven shutout innings en route to a 7-0 Storm win on Mother's Day at Municipal Stadium.

A first inning run turned out to be the only offense Lake Elsinore would need. Franchy Cordero doubled with two outs then scored after a caught stealing error by pitcher Mark Reyes (L, 2-1), putting The Eyes up 1-0.

Kelly (W, 1-3) took over from there. The 23-year old scattered four hits, struck out seven and walked none over seven scoreless frames to earn his first-career California League win.

Lake Elsinore added five runs in the seventh - three of which came off the bat of Luis Tejada, who homered for the second time this season - and a run in the ninth to plate their most runs (seven) of the road trip.

Trevor Seidenberger and Colby Blueberg each worked an inning of relief in support of Kelly to secure a 7-0 victory.

NOTABLES

Michael Kelly: First-career Cal League win in 11 starts going back to 2015. Tied season-high in strikeouts (7) and didn't walk a batter for the first time this season.
Trevor Seidenberger: Has not allowed a run in last 4.2 IP (3 games)
Javier Guerra: 3-4, 2B, R, RBI, BB, 0 K. Batted lead-off for first time this season.
Franchy Cordero: 3-5, 2B, 2 R, RBI. Has hit safely in six-straight, 9 of last 12.
Edwin Moreno: 3-5, 3B, RBI
Jose Ruiz: 2-5, R
6 of 9 starters had a hit in the game.
The win snaps San Jose's six-game winning streak.

After a day off on Monday, the Storm return to The Diamond to take on the Inland Empire 66ers in the first of three games. First pitch is set for 6pm.

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