Extra Innings with Lauren: Ports Take 3 of 4 in First Half Finale

In the final series of the first half of the 2013 California League season, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes took on the Stockton Ports for the final time, at least in Rancho anyway. The Ports took 2 of 3 from the Quakes the last time they played, which was up in Stockton at Banner Island Ballpark. This time around, the Ports managed to pull off the same thing, just with an extra game tossed in the mix. The Quakes managed to out hit the Ports 44-43, as well as outscore them 27-23, even though they took the series loss.

Stockton's Batting

Center fielder/right fielder Myrio Richard went 3-18 with 2 doubles. Shortstop, Addison Russell went 7-15 with 2 doubles, a triple, and a home run. First baseman, Max Muncy went 7-14 with a double and 2 home runs. Third baseman/designated hitter, B.A. Vollmuth went 8-18 with 2 doubles and a triple. Left fielder, Rashun Dixon went 4-12 with a home run. Right fielder, Dusty Robinson went 3-13 with a double. Second baseman/shortstop, Wade Kirkland went 2-7 with 2 doubles. Designated hitter/third baseman, Tony Thompson went 3-11 with a double.

Rancho's Batting

Left fielder, Scott Schebler went 9-17 with 2 doubles and 3 home runs. Center fielder, Noel Cuevas went 3-13 with a triple. Designated hitter/first baseman, O'Koyea Dickson went 4-15 with a double. Right fielder, Jonathan Garcia went 12-18 with a double, 2 triples, and 2 home runs. First baseman/designated hitter, Chris Jacobs went 6-13 with 3 doubles. Third baseman, Bladimir Franco went 1-15 with a double. Shortstop/second baseman/center fielder, Casio Grider went 2-10 with 2 bunt base hits. Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 3-16 with a double and a home run. Catcher, John Cannon went 1-4 in his Quakes debut with a single.

Pitching Overview

Game 1: Ports 8 Quakes 4

W- James Simmons L- Lindsey Caughel Sv- Seth Frankoff

Game 2: Ports 2 Quakes 13

W- Jarret Martin L- Shaeffer Hall

Game 3: Ports 7 Quakes 6 F/10

W- Jonahan Joseph L- Eric Eadington Sv- Pedro Vidal

Game 4: Ports 6 Quakes 4

W- Josh Bowman L- Gustavo Gomez Sv- Jake Brown

Port's Pitching

Starter, James Simmons earned the game 1 win after going 7 innings and allowing 4 runs on 5 hits. Relief pitcher, Seth Frankoff earned the save in game 1 after going to hit less innings. He also pitched 1 inning in game 3 and allowed an unearned run on 1 hit. TJ Walz went 2.1 innings in game 2 and gave up 2 hits, but no runs. David Mota pitched one hit less inning in game 2. Jonathan Joseph earned the game 3 after throwing a hit less inning. He also pitched a score less inning in game 4. Pedro Vidal earned the game 3 save after going an inning while allowing one run on 3 hits. He also pitched .1 innings in game 4 and allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, on 3 hits. Josh Bowman earned the game 4 win after going 5 strong innings of 3 hit baseball. Jake Brown earned the game 4 save after going .2 innings without allowing a hit. He also appeared in game 3, going .2 innings and allowing 2 runs on 2 hits.

Quake's Pitching

Relief pitcher, Raydel Sanchez went 2.1 innings in game one and allowed just one hit. Starter, Jarret Martin earned the win in game 2 after going 5 innings and allowing 2 runs (a 2 run home run in the first) on 4 hits. Relief pitcher, Joel Lima pitched a one hit inning in game 1.

Roster Moves

Catcher, Pratt Maynard has been sent to the disabled list with a foot/ankle injury. Catcher, John Cannon has been activated to take Maynard's place on the roster for the time being. RHP, James Campbell had been placed on the disabled list with a knee injury. RHP, Carlos Fr

ias has been called up from the Loons to start in place of Campbell. Outfielder, Devin Shines has been placed on the disabled list and Pedro Guerrero has been recalled from AA to fill in for him.

Upcoming Games

The Quakes will play the first half California League South Champion, Lancaster JetHawks Thursday, 6/20- Sunday 6/23 in Lancaster. They will then go onto a three game series (6/24-6/26) against the 66ers in the Inland Empire. The Quakes return home for a 7 game hometsand against the JetHawks, Thursday, 6/27- Sunday 6/30 and the 66ers, Monday, 7/1- Wednesday 7/3.

Photos by Lauren Jennings