JetHawks Sweep the Quakes

The JetHawks managed to take 3 of 3 in this series against the Quakes after the Quakes nearly swept the 'Hawks in their last head to head match up in Lancaster. The JetHawks managed to out hit the Quakes, 39-17. They did manage to rack up 16 hits in the final game after all. They also managed to out score the Quakes 25-10. 

JetHawk's shortstop, Joe Sclafani went 3-15 with a double. Center fielder, Andrew Aplin went 4-12 with a triple. First baseman, Telvin Nash went 3-15 with a double and 2 home runs. Right fielder, Preston Tucker went 6-11 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs. Catcher, Tyler Heineman went 3-11 with a double and an inside the park home run. Third baseman, Rauol Torrez went 5-8 with a double. Designated hitter, Chris Epps went 4-12 with 2 doubles. Third baseman, Matt Duffy went 3-5 with a double. 

Rancho's center fielder, Noel Cuevas went 4-11 with a double and a home run. Left fielder, Bobby Coyle went 1-8 with a double. First baseman/designated hitter, O'Koyea Dickon went 4-12 with 3 doubles and a home run. Third baseman, Ryan Mount went 2-11 with a double. 

Pitching Overview

Game 1: JetHawks 6 Quakes 4

W- Aaron West L- Gustavo Gomez Sv- Travis Ballew

Game 2: JetHawks 10 Quakes 2

W- Brady Rodgers L- Stephen Fife Sv- Chris Devenski 

Game 3: JetHawks 9 Quakes 4

W- David Rollins L- Daniel Coulombe 

I previously mentioned, in an earlier blog post, the Piggy Back System used by the Astros. In this series, the JetHawks only used 8 pitchers, none more than once, while the Quakes used 11, and used one two times. Game 1 winner, Aaron West went 5 innings and allowed 1 hit. Game 2 winner, Brady Rodgers also went 5 innings and allowed 2 hits. Game 3 winner, David Rollins went 4 innings and allowed an earned run, but no hits. Relief pitcher, Michael Dimock also had a good outing in game 3, going 1 inning and not allowing a hit. 

Quake's relief pitcher, Freddie Cabrera went 1.1 innings without allowing a hit in game 1. Pedro Baez allowed 1 hit in .2 innings in game 3. Eric Eadington allowed 1 hit in 1 inning of work in game 3. 

Photos by Lauren Jennings  

JetHawks after the game 2 win

JetHawks first baseman, Telvin Nash

The Quakes will now head to Bakersfield for a 4 game series against the Blaze with a guest appearance by Hanley Ramirez. A date has not been specified, as to when he will play, possibly Friday, but he himself has announced an appearance in Bakersfield. The Quakes will return home 6/3 for a 3 game series with the Inland Empire 66ers.

Quakes Avoid Shutout as JetHawks win 10-2

The Quakes and the JetHawks played game 2 of a 3 game series last night at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga. Dodger's pitcher, Stephen Fife got the ball for the Quakes and Brady Rodgers started for the JetHawks. Fife got off to a good start, but eventually earned the loss after allowing 4 runs, 3 earned, on 6 hits in 4 innings. Rodgers earned the win after allowing just 2 hits in 5 innings pitched. I was reminded Monday of the Astro's Piggy-Back Pitching System, of which I was unsure of at first, but after seeing it in action, I certainly think it has potential. The system allows teams to have more starters and helps to prevent injury. The JetHawks have only used 5 pitchers this series, 3 in game 1 and 2 in game 2, while the Quakes have used 7, 4 in game 1 and 3 in game 2. But back to the topic at hand. Chris Devenski earned the save after allowing 2 runs on 5 hits in 4 innings. 

The JetHawks started off the scoring fairly early, the 2nd inning to be exact. First baseman, Telvin Nash hit a double, followed by catcher, Tyler Heineman hitting a two run inside the park home run, the first inside the park HR I've ever had the pleasure of seeing in person. Third baseman, Rauol Torrez went 2-4 with a double. Center fielder, Andrew Aplin continued to impress as he went 2-4 with a triple and a great play or two out in center. Right fielder, Preston Tucker went 3-5 with a double and a home run. Designated hitter, Chris Epps went 2-4 with a double. 

The Quakes were held scoreless until the bottom of the 9th inning when O'Koyea Dickson doubled in Bobby Coyle and Chris Jacobs. That was Dickson's second double of the day. Noel Cuevas and Bobby Coyle also recorded doubles.

The Quakes and the JetHawks play one final game today before going their separate ways. Tonight is Bark in the Park at LoanMart Field. Game time is 7:05

 

JetHawks Breeze Past Quakes

In the first game between the JetHawks and Quakes at LoanMart field, the JetHawks walked away with a 6-4 win. This game started out as a pitchers duel, with the JetHawks starter, Aaron West allowing just 1 hit over 5 innings, eventually earning him the win. The Quakes starter, Gustavo Gomez went 4.2 innings before being removed after allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. The JetHawks manages to out hit the Quakes 11-4. The Quakes however, did manage to hit 2 home runs, one was a 3 run shot (Noel Cuevas) while the other was a solo shot (O'Koyea Dickson). 

Lancaster's Delino DeShields went 4-4 with 4 base hits. Rauol Torrez went 3-4 with 3 base hits. Joe Sclafani went 1-5 with the JetHawks only extra base hit, a double. Relief pitcher, Travis Ballew earned the save after going 1.1 innings and allowing 1 run on 1 hit. 

Rancho's Freddie Cabrera went 1.1 innings and allowed no runs or hits. Noel Cuevas hit the previously mentioned three run home run to give the Quakes their first 3 runs of the day and O'Koyea Dickson hit a solo home run to give the Quakes their final run of the day. Chris Jacobs went 1-4 with a single in his second game back with the Quakes. 

The Quakes take on the JetHawks tomorrow night for game 2 of the 3 game series here at LoanMart Field. Game time is 7:05 and its recycle Tuesday! Bring 10 CRV eligible bottles or cans and get a free club level ticket to the game!

Quakes and Rawhide Split the Series

The Visalia Rawhide took a trip down to Rancho Cucamonga this weekend to play the Quakes in a four game series that ended up with each team getting two wins apiece. Dodgers utility man, Jerry Hairston Jr., even stopped by for two rehab apperances. The bats were alive for both teams as the Quakes tallied up 40 hits and the Rawhide got 37. The Quakes managed to out score the Rawhide, 26-14. 9 of the Quakes runs were home runs, with one of those nine being a grand slam. 

Rawhide's Batting

 Designated hitter/left fielder, David Nick went 5-20 with a double and all three of Visalia's home runs. Second baseman,  Gerson Montilla went 6-20 with a double. Third baseman/designated hitter, Jake Lamb went 3-15 with a double. First baseman/third baseman, Ryan Court went 5-14 with a double and a triple. Short stop, Sean Jamieson went 4-11 with two doubles. Left fielder/designated hitter, Kerry Jenkins went 2-8 with a double. Center fielder, Evan Marzilli went 2-16 with both hits being doubles. Catcher, Michael Perez went 1-9 with a double. 

Quake's Batting 

Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 6-15 with a grand slam. Center fielder, Noel Cuevas went 4-14 with a double, triple, and a home run. Designated hitter/first baseman, O'Koyea Dickson went 2-13 with a home run. First baseman, Angelo Songco went 2-5 with a home run in his final game in Rancho before being promoted to Double A, Chattanooga. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 5-13  with 2 doubles and 2 home runs. Left fielder/designated hitter, Bobby Coyle went 7-16 with a double and a home run. Second baseman/third baseman, Casio Grider went 4-14 with a double. Second baseman, Scott Wingo went 2-9 with a double. Catcher, Pratt Maynard went 4-7 with a double and his first home run of the year. First baseman, Chris Jacobs went 2-3 with a home run in his first game back with Rancho this season. 

Pitching Overview

Game 1: Rawhide 8 Quakes 5 F/10

W- Jake Barrett L- Jon Michael Redding Sv- Kaleb Fleck

Game 2: Rawhide 4 Quakes 2

W- Conrad Flynn L- Lindsey Caughel Sv- Jake Barrett 

Game 3: Rawhide 1 Quakes 11

W- Jarret Martin L- Kyle Schepel

Game 4: Rawhide 1 Quakes 8 

W- Duke von Schamann L- Keith Hessler 

Visalia's Pitching 

Relief pitcher, Willy Paredes went .2 innings and allowed no runs on 2 hits, as did Patrick Schuster. Relief pitcher, Jake Barrett went a total of 2 innings while allowing 1 run on 1 hit over two games. He earned the win in game 1 and the save in game 2. Relief pitcher, Kaleb Fleck got the save in game 1 and went a total of 2 innings while allowing 1 run on 4 hits. Conrad Flynn earned the win in game 2 after going 4 innings while allowing just 1 run on 2 hits. Relief pitcher, Frank Santana went 1 inning while allowing just 1 hit.

Rancho's Pitching 

Relief pitcher, Eric Eadington returned to his 2012 form as he went a total of 3 innings while allowing jaut 1 hit over 2 games. Daniel Coulombe went 2 innings and allowed 1 hit. Ryan Acosta went 1 inning and allowed no runs or hits. Starter, Jarret Martin went 5 innings and allowed 8 hits however, no runners were able to make it home as he earned the win in game 3. Relief pitcher, Owen Jones went 1 inning and allowed no hits. Starter, Duke von Schamann went 7 innings and allowed 1 run on 3 hits, earning him the win in game 4. 

The Quakes continue their 7 game home stand with a 3 game set with the LancasterJetHawks at LoanMart Field 

Photos by Lauren Jennings 

Rawhide win game 1

Jerry Hairston 

Jerry Hairston 

Rawhide win game 2

Quakes win game 3

Quakes win game 4

Quakes Win Series as JetHawks Avoid Sweep

The Lancaster JetHawks and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes faced each other for the first time this season, which I find highly unusual as they've usually played each other about 6 times by now. The three game stint was played in Lancaster, California at Clear Channel Stadium, or The Hangar, with the Quakes taking the first two games and the JetHawks taking the finale in walk-off fashion. All three games were exciting, at least for those who love when the score goes back and forth as it quickly rises as opposed to those who enjoy a good pitchers duel. Between the two teams, a total of 59 runs scored with 7 of the runs being home runs, 8 if you include an inside the park HR. The JetHawks out hit the Quakes 43-34, but scored only 26 runs to the Quakes 33. Both teams had fully awake bats as will become apparent in just a moment. 

Rancho's Batting

Shortstop/second baseman, Casio Grider went 1-6 with a double. Center fielder, Noel Cuevas went 4-12 with a double and a triple. Third baseman, Ryan Mount continued his hot streak by going 5-11 with 2 doubles. First baseman/designated hitter O'Koyea Dickson went 3-11 with a double. Designated hitter/first baseman, Angelo Songco went 7-14 with a double. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 4-15 with two triples and a home run. Left fielder, Scott Schebler went 4-14 with a double and an inside the park home run. Second baseman, Scott Wingo went 1-6 with a double. Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 3-11 with a double.

Lancaster's Batting

Second baseman, Delino DeShields went 2-6 with a home run. Short stop/second baseman, Joe Sclafani went 7-11 with a double and a series BA of .636. Right fielder, Preston Tucker went 8-14 with a triple. Third baseman, Matt Duffy went 4-12 with a home run. First baseman, Telvin Nash went 3-14 with 2 home runs. Catcher, Tyler Heineman went 2-8 with a home run. Center fielder/left fielder, Chris Epps went 6-11 with 4 doubles. Center fielder, Andrew Aplin went 4-11 with 3 doubles and a home run. 

Pitching Overview 

Game 1: Quakes 11 JetHawks 7

W- Pedro Baez L- Travis Ballew 

Game 2: Quakes 10 JetHawks 6

W- Duke von Schamann L- Tyson Perez

Game 3: Quakes 12 JetHawks 13

W- Travis Ballew L- Dan Coulombe 

Both teams had some pitching troubles in this series, but I've compiled the best work of a few of the pitchers who succeeded.

Quake's Pitching 

Game one winner, Pedro Baez went a total of 2 innings and allowed just 2 hits. Relief pitcher, Jon Michael Redding went 1 inning in game 1 and allowed no hits. Game 2 relief pitcher, Raydel Sanchez went 1.1 innings while allowing 1 unearned run on 2 hits. 

JetHawk's Pitching

Game two relief pitcher, Theron Geith went 2 total innings while allowing just 1 hit. Game 3 winner, Travis Ballew went 1.2 innings over two games and allowed 4 unearned runs on 3 hits. 

The Quakes return to LoanMart Field on Thursday night (5/23) and play the Visalia Rawhide, the Class A Advance affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

Quakes Avoid the Sweep!

The San Jose Giants and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes played a four game series at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga, California this weekend, where the Giants took three of the four games. The Quakes outhit the Giants 35-26, but the Giants outscored them 17-16. Two members of the Dodgers Ted Lilly and Scott Elbert, made rehab appearances in this series, but only in the first game. Third baseman, Ryan Mount, continued his hot streak that started in San Jose. He surpassed his previous record of 12 straight games with a hit and is now up to 14. More about that later.

San Jose's Batting

Left fielder/designated hitter, Shawn Payne went 4-17 with two doubles. Third baseman, Ryan Cavan went 3-15 with a double and a home run. Right fielder/designated hitter, Mac Williamson went 2-14 with a double. First baseman, Angel Villalona went 2-15 with a double and a home run. Catcher, Jeff Arnold went 3-13 with two doubles. Second baseman/short stop, John Polonius went 2-14 with a double. Center fielder/left fielder, Chris Lofton went 2-11 with a triple. Second baseman, Brock Bond went 2-9 with a double.

Rancho's Batting

Second baseman, Casio Grider went 2-8 with a triple. Center fielder, Noel Cuevas went 5-12 with a double. Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 2-14 with a double and a home run. First baseman/designated hitter, O'Koyea Dickson went 5-14 with a double. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 2-9 with a home run. Third baseman, Ryan Mount went 6-13 with a double and a home run which he used to continue that hit streak I mentioned earlier. Second baseman, Scott Wingo went 2-9 with a triple. First baseman/designated hitter, Angelo Songco went 4-12 with a triple and a home run.

Pitching Overview

Game 1: Giants 4 Quakes 3 

W- Ty Blach, L- Ted Lilly, Sv- Hunter Strickland 

Game 2: Giants 5 Quakes 2

 W- Chris Marlowe, L- James Campbell, Sv- Hunter Strickland 

Game 3: Giants 5 Quakes 3

W- Austin Fleet, L- Eric Eadington, Sv- Bryce Bandilla

Game 4: Giants 3 Quakes 8

W- Caughel, L- Clayton Blackburn

San Jose's Pitching

Relief pitcher, Josh Osich pitched in back-to-back games and went 2 innings while giving up just 1 hit. Bryce Bandilla pitched in two games as well while going 2 innings and allowing no hits or runs. Hunter Strickland also made back-to- back appearances while earning a save in each of the first two games after going 2 hit less innings. Jose Casilla went 2 innings and allowed two hits, but no runs. Cody Hall went .2 innings and gave up neither a hit nor a run. Jeff Soptic went 1.2 innings in the final game of the series and didn't allow a hit or a run. 

Rancho Cucamonga's Pitching

Dodgers pitcher, Scott Elbert went 1 inning and allowed just one hit. Raydel Sanchez went 3 innings and allowed 2 hits and no runs. Freddie Cabrera went 1.2 innings while allowing 1 hit. Starting pitcher, Garrett Gould had his best start of the year after going 6 innings and allowing just 2 hits. Jon Michael Redding went one inning and allowed no hits in his return from the disabled list. Starting pitcher, Lindsey Caughel went 6 strong innings in the final game of the series and gave up just 1 run on 5 hits in his second start with the Quakes. 

Photos taken by Lauren Jennings via an iPhone 4S

Scott Wingo

Ryan Mount (12) Bobby Coyle (34)

San Jose Giants after the game 3 win

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes after the game 4 win

Quakes Take Lake Elsinore by Storm, Win the Series

The Quakes took on the Lake Elsinore Storm this weekend in a four game series in Lake Elsinore, California. They entered this series with a record of 17-17, resting on a win percentage of .500. They finished the series with a record of 20-18 after losing just one game to the Storm. Their current win percentage is at a "comfortable" .526 and sees the Quakes in 3rd place out of five. In 150 at at bats, the Quakes had 49 hits, while the Storm had 31 in 138 at bats. The Quakes also managed to outscore the Storm, 28-20. The Quakes had two Dodgers making rehab apperances this weekend. One being starting pitcher, Zack Grenkie who was making his return after an iccident with Carlos Quientin (Padres) that led to a broken collar bone. The irony of this appearance being that it was against the Padres Class A affiliate. The other rehabber was relief pitcher, Scott Elbert who is coming back from elbow surgery. I got to see both of them pitch Friday night.

Zack Grenkie

Zack Grenkie

Rancho's Rally (Not all players mentioned)

Center fielder, Nowl Cuaves batted an impresive .412 this series, going 7-17 with 2 triples and a home run. Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 5-18 with 2 doubles and a home run. First baseman/designated hitter, Angelo Songco went 7-18 with a triple and a home run. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 3-12 with a double and a home run. Third baseman, Ryan Mount had a mind blowing series average of .625 after batting 10-16. He went 5-5 in game one of the series and managed to rack up 1 double and 3 home runs, to keep his incredible hot streak going. Catcher, Chris O'Brien went 2-8 with 2 doubles. Left fielder, Bobby Coyle also had an incredible series in Lake Elsinore. He batted .538 and went 7-13 with a double, a triple, and a home run to have a series cycle.

The Storm taking the field before the Quakes come up to bat

The Storm's Stampede

Right fielder, Yeison Asencio went 5-16 with a double and a series average of .313. Ctahcer/designated hitter, Robert Kral had a series average of .538 and went 4-4 in the first game of the series. Kral managed to reocrd a double and 2 home runs. First baseman, Lee Orr went 2-17 with  both hits being doubles. Left fielder/designated hitter, Luis Domoromo went 4-13 with a homerun and a series average of .308. Left fielder/designated hitter, Kyle Gaedele went 2-12 with a double. Infielder, Chris Burke went 2-7 with a double.

The Storm batting against the Quakes.

Rancho's Reliable Relief

Dodger's pitching star, Zack Grenkie went 4.1 innings and allowed 8 runs on 6 hits. Don't get too worried though, only 3 of the 8 runs were earned. Dodger's relief pitcher, Scott Elbert went 2 innings total over two games and did not allow a hit in either apperance. He earned the win in game one. Quakes relief pitcher, Pedro Baezearned the save in game one after going 2 innings and only allowing 1 hit. Relief pitcher, Craig Stem went 1 inning in game two and did not allow a hit. Starter, Jarret Martin had his best start of the year, going 6.2 innings and allowing no runs on 5 hits, earning him the win in game 3. Relief pitcher, Eric Eadington went 1.1 innings and did not allow a hit. Freddie Cabrera went 1 inning in game three and aloowed just one hit. Starter, Duke von Schamann had an incredible outing, going 7 innings and allowing just 1 run on two hits. He had a no-hitter through 4+ and earned the win in the final game of the series. Relief pitcher, Owen Jones earned the save in game four after going 1 innings and allowing 1 hit.

The Storm's Superb

Starting pitcher, Matt Jackson earned the win in game two after going 5.2 innings and allowing 2 runs on 8 hits. Relief pitcher, Luis De La Cruz, who the Quakes have had some luck against in the past, went 1.1 innings and allowed no hits. Matt Branham went 1 inning and allowed 1 hit. Matt Lollis went a total of 3 innings over the final two games and allowed just 2 hits.

The Quakes after the win in game one. Final score 14-12

The Quakes take on the San Jose Giants at LoanMart field this week [5/15-518] in a four game series. Minute To Win It Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday on Thursday night, Matt Kemp Bobblehead giveaway on Friday night [First 1,500 fans], and a firework show on Saturday night.

Please forgive the quality of the photos. I'm using an iPhone...

Photos taken by Lauren Jennings

More Quakes Roster Updates

Zack Grenkie has been added to the roster and will start tonight for the Quakes in his first and likely only rehab appearance for Rancho. 

Pitcher, Lindsey Caughel has been added to the roster from the Great Lake Loons. 

Infielder, Elevys Gonzalez has been sent to the Loons as has outfielder, Robbie Garvey. 

Quakes Escape Second 66er's Sweep

The Quakes came into this series with a record of 16-15 after a long road trip that took them to San Jose and Stockton. They didn't fair as well in this series as they did in San Jose, but the good thing is that they finished at .500 instead of below it. They won game one of the three game series, but dropped the following two to finish with a record of 17-17. The Inland Empire 66ers out hit the Quakes 34-30 and out scored them 22-21. All three games contained several extra base hits for both sides.

Inland Empire's Incredible Energy

Second baseman, Alex Yarbrough went 5-13 with a double and a triple. Third baseman, Brian Hernandez batted a solid .500 with a double and two home runs. First baseman, Michael Snyder went 2-12 with a double. Left fielder, Zachary Borenstein went 6-13 with a double and a home run. Right fielder, Andy Workman went 5-12 with 2 doubles. Catcher, Zach Wright went 2-8 with 2 home runs. Designated hitter, Ryan Jones went 1-8 with a home run.

Rancho's Resilient Bats

Infielder, Casio Grider continued his extra base hit hot streak with a triple in one of the two games he played in. Second baseman, Scott Wingo hit his first home run of the year in the final game of the series. Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney gave fans a rare treat by hitting for the cycle. He went 6-14 in the three games he played in with the required double, triple, and home run. Angelo Songco is the only other player in the Quakes/Dodgers era to conquer the same feat. Songco hit a triple in this series. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 2-11 with a double. Left fielder, Scott Schebler continued his hot streak with a total of 3 doubles and a series average of .400. Third baseman, Ryan Mount also continued his hot streak by going 5-11, getting at least one hit each game. He hit a double, triple, and home run. Catcher, Chris O'Brien went 1-2, giving him a series average of .500 with a double.

Sixty Sixer's Savers

Relief pitcher, R.J. Alvarez went one inning in game 1 and did not allow a run or a hit, as did his fellow bullpen mate, Michael Johnson. Relief pitcher, Brandon Efferson earned the win in game 2 after going2 innings and allowing o runs on just 2 hits. Starting pitcher, Danny Reynolds earned the win in game 3 after going 7 innings while allowing 5 runs, only 2 of those earned, on 4 hits. Relief pitcher, Ty Kelley earned the save after pitching 2 innings of hit less baseball.

Rancho's Relief

Starting pitcher, Duke von Schamann earned the win in game 1 after going 6 innings and allowing two runs, both earned, on 5 hits. Relief pitcher, Raydel Sanchez earned the save after going 3 innings and allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Relief pitcher, Juan Noriega went 1.2 innings in game 2 and allowed just 3 hits. Relief pitcher, Eric Eadington threw 1.1 innings of no hit baseball in his return to Rancho. Relief pitcher, Dan Coulombe allowed 3 hits in 2 innings pitched.
Dodgers pitcher, Zack Grenkie is slated to make a rehab apperance when the Quakes begin their 4 game series in Lake Elsinore. As is pitcher Scott Elbert.

Quakes Weekly Roster Update

Starting pitcher, Ross Stripling has been sent to the Chattanooga Lookouts. In Rancho he ended up with 2 wins and no loses. He had an ERA of 2.94 after pitching in 6 games and going 33.2 total innings. While in Rancho, he managed to strike out 34 batters and hold apposing players to a .198 batting average.

Closer, Michael Thomas was also promoted to the Lookouts. He played in 11 games and earned 9 saves for the Quakes. He threw 12.1 innings of relief, earning an ERA of 1.46. He struck out 17 batters and held them to a batting average of .184.

Utility player, Casio Grider was reassigned to the Quakes after going to the Great Lake Loons, the Lookouts, and then back to the Loons. Since returning to Rancho, Grider has hit 3 triples and a double while posting a batting average of .250 and has stolen 2 bases.

Outfielder, Rob Garvey (no relation to Steve) has been placed on the disabled list. Before going on the DL, Garvey was batting .255 with 2 doubles and 9 stolen bases.

Infielder, Elevys Gonzalez was also placed on the disabled list. Before going on the DL, he recorded a double, triple, and a home run, as well as stole 5 bases.

Pitcher, Ryan Acosta returns to the Quakes after starting the year with the Lookouts. In 11.2 innings pitched, he recorded 8 strikeouts in relief. He will be starting in place of Stripling. He will be wearing number 17 for Rancho.

Relief pitcher, Eric Eadington returns to Rancho after beginning the year in Chattanooga. He earned 2 wins in 8.2 innings pitched while striking out 10. He will be wearing number 46 for Rancho.

Outfielder, Bobby Coyle is also returning to Rancho from Chattanooga. In 21 games with the Lookouts, he hit a double and a triple and was walked 3 times. He will be wearing number 34 for the Quakes.

Giants Avoid the Sweep, but the Quakes Take the Series!

This past weekend, the Quakes played a four game series in San Jose, California. The Quakes took the series win after winning the first three games of the series. The Quakes bats were wide awake and in full swing as they out hit the Giants 34-21 and outscored them 21-10.

Rancho's Range (Not all players who played are mentioned. This is an impromptu "highlight" reel.)

Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 4-15 with a .267 batting average and a triple. First baseman/designated hitter, O'Koyea Dickson also went 4-15 with a double and two home runs. He currently leads the team with five long balls this season. First baseman/designated hitter, Angelo Songco went 5-15 with two doubles. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 2-13 with his fourth home run of the year. Fellow outfielder, Scott Schebler, went 2-11 with his seventh triple of the season. Third baseman, Ryan Mount went 6-11 while batting .545 with two doubles. He went 3-3 in game one of the series. Utility infielder, Casio Grider went 4-11 while batting .364 in his return with a double and two triples.

San Jose's Strike

Left fielder/designated hitter, Shawn Payne went 2-16 with a double. Center fielder, Chris Lofton went 2-11 with a double. Third baseman, Ryan Cavan went 5-15 with a double. Right fielder, Mac Williamson went 4-13 with a batting average of .308. First baseman, Angel Villalona went 2-12 with a double and a home run. Left fielder/designated hitter, Devin Harris went 1-16 with a home run. Center fielder, Elliott Blair went 2-5 with a double in the one game he played in.

Rancho's Reliable Relief

Recently turned starter, James Campbell went 5 innings while giving up just on earned run on two hits. Relief pitcher Freddie Cabrera earned the win in that game after going one inning and allowing 2 hits. Throughout the series, he went a total of 2 innings, giving up those two hits mentioned earlier. Closer, Michael Thomas got the save in game one after going one inning without giving up a hit. Starter, Garrett Gould had one of his best outings of the season, going 6 innings while allowing just 3 hits, earning the win. Starter, Ross Stripling went 8 innings while allowing just one run on three hits. Relief pitcher, Owen Jones earned the save after going one inning while allowing just one hit. 

San Jose's Stars

Relief pitcher, Jeff Soptic went a total of 2.2 innings over two games pitched, while giving up no hits or runs. Cody Hall went three innings over two games and gave up just two hits. Josh Osich gave up one hit in one inning of work. Hunter Strickland received the save in the final game of the series after allowing just one hit in one inning of work. 

The Quakes return home to LoanMart Field for a short, three game home stand ( 5/7-5/9) against the Inland Empire 66ers, then go on the road again. 

Quakes Avoid the Sweep in Stockton!

After sweeping the Lake Elsinore Storm last weekend, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes made the long journey up north to Stockton, California, to Banner Island Ballpark. They came into this series with a record of 12-12 , but left it with a record of 13-14, dropping below .500 again. They look to crawl back over the .500 line this weekend as they take on the San Jose Giants in San Jose, California, at Municipal Stadium. But before we get to San Jose, we'll bring you up to speed on the series in Stockton. Since the Quakes were the visiting team this series, we'll start with them.

Rancho's Roundup (Not all players listed)

Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 5-15 with two doubles and a triple. Right fielder, Jon Garcia went 3-12 with a triple. Outfielder, Noel Cuaves batted .364 while going 4-11. Outfielder, Scott Schbler went 4-10 with a double and a home run, his team leading 4th of the year. Outfielder, Rob Garvey went 2-4 in the one game he played in, and 1st baseman/DH, Angelo Songco went 2-7 with a double.

Stockton's Stars (Not all players listed)

Shortstop, Addison Russell went 3-12 with a triple, with second baseman/DH, Antonio Lamas doing the same. First baseman, Max Muncy went 3-12 with a home run. Right fielder/DH, Josh Whitaker went 4-9 with a home run. Third baseman B.A. Vollmuth went 1-9 with a double. Catcher, Ryan Ortiz went 2-3 with a home run in the one game he played in before being sent to the Sacramento River Cats. Center fielder, Bobby Crocker went 4-11 with a double and a triple. Right fielder Myrio Richard went 1-3 in the one game he played in.

The Ports out scored the Quakes 13-12, but were outhit by the Quakes 26-22.

Rancho's Pitching

Newly promoted RHP, Owen Jones went 3 innings over two games while only allowing 1 hit. Pedro Baez earned his first save of the year and allowed just 2 hits in 2 innings pitched. Starter Jarret Martin had his best outing of the year, going 6 innings while giving up just two hits. He received the loss, however as two unearned runs scored. Freddie Cabrera went one inning and allowed only one hit, while Dan Coulombe went 1 inning and allowed no hits.

Stockton's Support

Relief pitcher Omar Duran went 1.1 innings and allowed no hits. Pedro Vidal went 3 total innings and allowed just 3 hits. Jonathan Joseph went 2 innings and allowed no hits, giving him the win in game one. Starter, Drew Granier received the win in game 2 after going 7 innings and allowing only 1 run on 5 hits. Seth Frankoff received the save by going 2 innings and not giving up a hit. T.J. Waltz went 3 innings while giving up no hits and Jose Macias went 2 innings while giving up just two hits.