Quakes Fall Short of Sweep Over Storm
Lake Elsinore, CA- Despite putting the tying run on second base in the final inning, the Quakes impressive string of comeback victories ended with a 2-0 loss to the Storm at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore.The offense struggled on Thursday night behind Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill, who joined the
Lake Elsinore, CA- Despite putting the tying run on second base in the final inning, the Quakes impressive string of comeback victories ended with a 2-0 loss to the Storm at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore.
The offense struggled on Thursday night behind Dodgers starting pitcher
Hill looked big league efficient over his outing, which lasted 4.2 innings and 75 total pitches. Over the stretch, Hill tied a single-game high for the Quakes with ten strikeouts while not allowing a walk and giving up four hits. Behind Hill, Rancho committed a pair of costly fielding errors that led to both unearned Storm runs.
Lake Elsinore pitching combined for six no-hit innings behind a strong start from
Still trailing by two in the ninth inning, Rancho loaded the bases with a pair of walks and a
Even with a strong rehab outing, the two unearned runs against Hill (0-1) were enough to saddle him with the loss in the final game of the series.
Following the loss, the Quakes are back in a first-place tie with Lake Elsinore in the south division and head to San Bernardino for the start of a three-game series against the 66ers beginning Friday. RHP
The Quakes conclude their first-half schedule on the road and return to LoanMart Field on Thursday, June 21st for Thirsty Thursday presented by Tropical Smoothie Café. Tickets are available online at rcquakes.com or by calling (909) 481-5000.