Storm Clinch Postseason Berth, Begin Playoffs September 4 And 5 At The Diamond
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - For the first time since 2014, the San Diego Padres' affiliate will have a chance to earn their fourth California League crown when the best-of-five South Division Finals begin next week against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.On Friday night the Storm began their final homestand, a four-game
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - For the first time since 2014, the San Diego Padres' affiliate will have a chance to earn their fourth California League crown when the best-of-five South Division Finals begin next week against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
On Friday night the Storm began their final homestand, a four-game Labor Day weekend series against Lancaster, needing only one win versus the Jethawks to knock the Colorado Rockies' affiliate out of the playoff race and secure just the second postseason appearance for Lake Elsinore in seven seasons. Prior to that, the Storm reached the playoffs eight consecutive years (2005-12), winning their most recent league championship in 2011.
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The Storm gave Martinez an early lead by sending eight to the plate in the bottom of the second inning against LHP
Storm relievers RHP
Including 2019, the Storm have made the playoffs 13 of 19 season as the Padres' Advanced-A affiliate. The team improved to 71-64 overall and 36-31 in the second half with three games remaining.
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WP: Adrian Martinez (1-0)
LP: Ryan Rolison (6-7)
Sv: Jordan Guerrero (5)
HR: LE: None | LAN: None
Time: 2:48
Att: 2,468
On Deck:
The Storm play Lancaster on Saturday, August 31 at 6:00pm, Sunday at 5:00pm and then the regular season finale on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 at 6:00pm. Below is the 2019 California League Playoff Schedule as of 8/31/19. For the best available seats buy online at stormbaseball.com or call 951-245-4487.
South Divisional Finals (Best-of-5)
Game 1, Wednesday, Sept. 4: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Lake Elsinore Storm (6PM)
Game 2, Thursday, Sept. 5: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Lake Elsinore Storm (7PM)
Game 3, Friday, Sept. 6: Lake Elsinore Storm at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (7:05PM)
Game 4, Saturday, Sept. 7: Lake Elsinore Storm at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (7:05PM)
Game 5, Sunday, Sept. 8: Lake Elsinore Storm at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (5:05PM)
Off Day: Monday, Sept. 9
North Divisional Finals (Best-of-5)
Game 1, Wednesday, Sept. 4: Visalia Rawhide at TBA (SJ/MOD)
Game 2, Thursday, Sept. 5: Visalia Rawhide at TBA (SJ/MOD)
Game 3, Friday, Sept. 6: TBA (SJ/MOD) at Visalia Rawhide (7PM)
Game 4, Saturday, Sept. 7: TBA (SJ/MOD) at Visalia Rawhide (if necessary) (7PM)
Game 5, Sunday, Sept. 8: TBA (SJ/MOD) at Visalia Rawhide (if necessary) (6PM)
Off Day: Monday, Sept. 9
California League Championship Series (Rotating 2-3 Format)
Game 1, Tuesday, Sept. 10: North Division at South Division (If Storm Advance - 6PM)
Game 2, Wednesday, Sept. 11: North Division at South Division (If Storm Advance - 6PM)
Off Day: Thursday, Sept. 12
Game 3, Friday, Sept. 13: South Division at North Division
Game 4, Saturday, Sept. 14: South Division at North Division (if necessary)
Game 5, Sunday, Sept. 15: South Division at North Division (if necessary)