Quakes Tripped Up Late in Elsinore

July 19, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA – The Lake Elsinore Storm got a pair of two-out runs in the last of the tenth, taking a 9-8 win over the Quakes on Tuesday night down at The Diamond. After a two-out bases-loaded walk tied the game, Ethan Salas unloaded with a drive off the

Lake Elsinore, CA – The Lake Elsinore Storm got a pair of two-out runs in the last of the tenth, taking a 9-8 win over the Quakes on Tuesday night down at The Diamond.

After a two-out bases-loaded walk tied the game, Ethan Salas unloaded with a drive off the top of the center field fence, scoring Braedon Karpathios with the winning run, as the Storm took the opening game of the six-game set.

Luis Rodriguez continued his assault on Cal League pitching, as he enjoyed his fourth straight game with three hits or better, going 3-for-5 with six RBIs, including his second homer of the year.

Rancho reliever Kelvin Ramirez (2-2) was charged with two runs in the tenth and suffered the loss.

Wilman Diaz made his Rancho debut and enjoyed a big night at the plate with three hits and an RBI.

Rancho (9-10, 48-37) will send Chris Campos (5-4) to the hill on Wednesday at 6:05pm, as he takes on Lake Elsinore’s Jose Reyes in game two.

The Quakes (9-9, 48-36) will take Monday off, before heading to Lake Elsinore on Tuesday for a 6:05pm game against the Storm. Jared Karros (2-2) takes on Fernando Sanchez of the Storm in Tuesday’s opener. The Quakes return to LoanMart Field on Tuesday, July 25, hosting San Jose for six straight. Tuesday will be a Healthy RC Recycle Tuesday, as fans can visit the website to score a FREE Club Seat Ticket. Tickets are currently available at rcquakes.com. Go Quakes!