Quakes Scuffle In Series Conclusion With Giants
Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Quakes couldn't notch the big hit on Friday night, trailing the Giants for the majority of the game while falling short of the series sweep in a 4-2 defeat at Loan Mart Field.Eight runners were left aboard for the Quakes on the evening and the offense
Rancho Cucamonga, CA- The Quakes couldn't notch the big hit on Friday night, trailing the Giants for the majority of the game while falling short of the series sweep in a 4-2 defeat at Loan Mart Field.
Eight runners were left aboard for the Quakes on the evening and the offense was just one-for-eight when hitting with runners in scoring position.
Right-hander
Rancho's only runs runs came in the home half of the second inning.
Rancho had opportunities to score in the middle-to-late innings, but left the tying man in scoring position in the fifth, sixth and seventh.
Although departing in the fifth with just a one-run deficit, Gamboa (0-1) was saddled with the loss, striking out five and not walking a batter over five innings. Giants starter
The loss drops the Quakes to 58-41 on the season and 23-6 in the second half of play. Friday's defeat also ends a stretch of ten-consecutive wins over the Giants during the second half.
The Quakes begin a three-game series hosting the Modesto Nuts on Saturday night with LHP
It will be Harry Potter night at the ballpark and fans will get to enjoy a postgame fireworks show thanks to Smile Generation! Tickets are available at rcquakes.com or by calling (909) 481-5000.