Quakes and Blaze Split the Series: Starring Hanley Ramirez (Take 2)

The Quakes and the Blaze met for the first time this year in a four game series that took place at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield, CA. The Quakes took game 1 and game 4 of the series while the Blaze took games 2 and 3. The Quakes managed to out hit the Blaze, 41-39, but the Blaze outscored the Quakes, 28-27.

This series definitely consisted of some interesting things. The first thing of course being the rehab appearance by Dodgers shortstop, Hanley Ramirez. Two new players were added to the Quakes roster, pitcher, Joel Lima and outfielder, Devin Shines. Lima made two outings in this series and Shines has yet to make an appearance. Utility infielder, Pedro Guerrero was activated from the disabled list and played in the final game of the series. Third baseman, Ryan Mount played in two games and was then placed on the disabled list with a foot injury, which also caused him to miss four games earlier this season. Center fielder, Noel Cuevas started in game 1 of the series, but was removed after being hit in the hand by a pitch. He hasn't appeared in a game since. Last but not least, pitcher, Ryan Acosta received a 50 game suspension and was released to make room for Joel Lima.

Rancho's Batting

Hanley Ramirez played at short in game 2 of the series and he was the DH in game 3. Overall, he went 1-6 with a base hit. Shortstop, Darnell Sweeney went 6-18 with a double. Third baseman, Ryan Mount went 4-10 with 2 doubles. First baseman/third baseman/designated hitter, O'Koyea Dickson went 6-17 with 2 doubles and a home run. Center fielder/right fielder, Jon Garcia went 4-11 with a double and two home runs, which gives him the team lead at 11 home runs. Catcher, Pratt Maynard went 1-6 with his second home run of the year. Left fielder/right fielder, Scott Schebler went 6-16 with 2 doubles and a home run. Second baseman, Scott Wingo went 2-6 with a double. Center fielder/second baseman, Casio Grider went 2-10 with a double.

Bakersfield's Batting

Designated hitter, Ryan Wright went 6-18 with a double. Center fielder, Yorman Rodriguez went 6-15 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs. Second baseman/third baseman, Marquez Smith went 5-15 with a double. Left fielder/first baseman, Steve Selsky went home run crazy on the Quakes, going 4-10 with three home runs, 2 in game 3 and 1 in game 4. Right fielder, Juan Duran (1 of 4 Juan's on the team) went 3-15 with a double and a triple. Third baseman/second baseman, Juan Silverio went 1-16 with a double. First baseman, Dominic D'Anna went 2-8 with a double. Catcher, Yovan Gonzalez went 4-7 with a double. Shortstop, Juan Perez went 3-15 with a home run. Catcher, Nick O'Shea went 2-6 with a double.

Quake's Pitching

Starter and Bakersfield native, Jarret Martin earned the game 1 win after going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. Relief pitcher, Jon Michael Redding went 3 innings total over two games and allowed 1 unearned run on 2 hits. Relief pitcher, Daniel Coulombe went an inning without giving up a hit in game 2. James Campbell went an inning in game 3 and gave up 1 hit. Pedro Baez went 1 inning in game 3 and gave up 1 hit and 1 unearned run. Starter, Garrett Gould earned the game 4 win after going 7 innings and allowing 3 runs on 5 hits.

Blaze's Pitching

Relief pitcher, El'Hajj Muhammad went 1.1 innings over 2 games and allowed 1 hit. Starter, Carlos Contreras earned the game 2 win after going 5 innings and allowing 3 runs on 4 hits. Jamie Walczak went 1.2 innings over two games and allowed no hits or runs. Relief pitcher, Brooks Pinckard got the win in game 3 after going 3 innings while allowing just  hit.

The Quakes return home on Monday (6/3) and will play the Inland Empire 66ers, the affiliate of the Angels, at LoanMart Field. Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) is scheduled to play for the Quakes Monday night and Peter Bourjos (hamstring) is scheduled to play for the 66ers on Monday night as well. Monday is Social Media Monday, Tuesday is Recycle Tuesday, and Wednesday is the 2nd of 4 Bark in the Park nights.