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Martinez Excellent in Loss to Inland Empire

Six no-hit innings not enough against 66ers
By Brandon Liebhaber
April 28, 2014

San Bernardino, CA - Despite six no-hit innings from Fabio Martinez, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes fell to the Inland Empire 66ers on Monday afternoon by a 3-2 score. Inland Empire won the game with just two hits.

It was the second time in 2014 that Martinez had success against Inland Empire. On April 7, he threw six innings without giving up a hit against the 66ers in a no-decision. On Monday, his numbers were very similar. Martinez gave up one run while walking five and striking out four batters.

Rancho Cucamonga (8-17) scored the first two runs of the game in the sixth inning. They loaded the bases with two outs, and Aaron Miller's single to right field scored James McDonald and Adam Law. It was the first game of 2014 for both Miller and McDonald.

Inland Empire answered back with a run in the bottom of the inning against Martinez. Andrew Ray drew a leadoff walk and then stole second base. After being sacrificed over to third, Ray scored on a groundout by Sherman Johnson.

Martinez left the game after six innings in line for his first win of the season, but Jharel Cotton (0-2, 12.00 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on a hit in the eighth inning. Ray led off the frame with a walk and moved up to second base on a sacrifice bunt. With one out, Sherman Johnson launched a triple to right field to score Ray. Johnson scored on a sacrifice fly from shortstop Jose Rondon to give Inland Empire a 3-2 lead.

Kurt Spomer (2-0, 0.00 ERA) pitched two perfect innings in relief to get the win for Inland Empire. Rancho mustered just two runs on four hits in the afternoon. These two teams have split their first four meetings of 2014.

Rancho Cucamonga is back at it Tuesday night in San Bernardino. Chris Anderson (1-1, 3.65 ERA), who has given up just two runs in his last 11 innings, gets the ball for the Quakes opposite Inland Empire's Nate Smith (3-2, 4.22 ERA). First pitch is at 7:05 and the game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1350.

The Quakes are on the road for their next seven games before returning to LoanMart Field on May 5th to take on High Desert. Monday, May 5th is Social Media Monday powered by Social Universe! Follow the Quakes on Twitter, Instagram, or like us on Facebook for a chance to win prizes and behind-the-scenes experiences at LoanMart Field. Fans who bring ten (10) CRV-eligible bottles and cans to LoanMart Field on May 6th receive a free club level ticket as part of Healthy RC Recycle Tuesday. Wednesday, May 7th is Education Day at LoanMart Field, as kids will learn about the game of baseball and watch the Quakes play at 10:35 am. Thursday, May 9, is US Foods Thirsty Thursday! Fans can enjoy 16-oz. domestic drafts and 24-oz. Pepsi products for $2, while wine, champagne, margaritas, and 16-oz. premium drafts are just $3. Tickets are still available by calling (909) 481-5000 or online at rcquakes.com. We hope to see you at LoanMart Field. Go Quakes!