ICYMI: Storm Lose 2-1 In Finale At The Diamond, Game Three Of Championship Series Friday In Visalia
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - The Lake Elsinore Storm had nine walk-off wins in the regular season and one more versus Rancho Cucamonga in the South Division Finals, showing resilience and a comeback mentality that led to their first postseason appearance since 2014.Seeking one more dramatic win at home in the
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - The Lake Elsinore Storm had nine walk-off wins in the regular season and one more versus Rancho Cucamonga in the South Division Finals, showing resilience and a comeback mentality that led to their first postseason appearance since 2014.
Seeking one more dramatic win at home in the final game at The Diamond in 2019, the Storm were unable to get the timely, late-inning hit in Game Two of the California League Finals, losing 2-1 to Visalia as the Rawhide evened the series at one game apiece.
After a 5-2 Game One win, the San Diego Padres' affiliate was looking to stay perfect at home in the playoffs and take a commanding lead in the best-of-five Championship Series.
On Wednesday night, in front of a spirited crowd of 1,640 fans, both teams scored a single run in the third inning with the opportunity for more. Visalia took the lead on a two-out, bases loaded walk charged to RHP
Ornelas, with a five-game playoff hitting streak, pulled a swinging-bunt bouncer up the first base line. Visalia RHP
Visalia RHP
The Storm threatened in the bottom of the eighth on a one-out walk to Arias and a two-out double down the left field line by Ornelas that put runners at second and third. Rawhide RHP
After a day off on Thursday, the series resumes on Friday, September 13 at 7:00pm at Visalia's Recreation Park. The Storm are seeking their fourth California League title and first since 2011. The Rawhide are in pursuit of their third championship in franchise history and first since 1978.
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WP: Cole Bartlett (1-0)
LP: Reiss Knehr (0-1)
Save: Breckin Williams (1)
HR: LE: None | VIS: None
Time: 3:05
Att: 1,640
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The best-of-five Championship Series matchup will shift to Recreation Park in Visalia for Game Three on Friday, September 13 at 7:00pm. The Storm send mid-season All-Star RHP