Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes: A Week of Thrills and Spills

The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have had a rollercoaster week filled with dramatic wins, heartbreaking losses, and historic performances. Let's dive into the highlights of their recent games.

A Series Win Over San Jose Giants

The Quakes started the week strong, taking four out of six games against the San Jose Giants. Christian Zazueta earned his first win in a Rancho uniform, leading the team to a 6-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at LoanMart Field. Zazueta was perfect through four innings, allowing just one base-runner over a season-high performance.

Historic Night for Cameron Decker

Cameron Decker had one of the most historic nights in Quakes’ history on Friday at LoanMart Field, leading the team to a 17-5 win over the San Jose Giants. Decker finished with six hits, tying a club record. This impressive performance was a significant factor in the Quakes' victory.

Thrilling Wins and Heartbreaking Losses

The Quakes also experienced some thrilling wins and heartbreaking losses. Samuel Munoz rescued the team on Saturday night with a tenth-inning single that drove in the game-winning run, edging San Jose in walk-off fashion, 7-6 at LoanMart Field. However, they fell late to the Giants on Tuesday, with the Giants scoring late runs to overcome an eighth-inning deficit, winning 3-2.

A Blowout Loss to Lake Elsinore Storm

The Quakes opened post-All-Star Game action with a loss to the Lake Elsinore Storm, suffering a 15-5 defeat in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 4,800 on Friday night at LoanMart Field. The Storm raced to an early 9-1 lead in the first inning, setting the tone for the game.

A Series Win Over Stockton Ports

Before the All-Star Break, the Quakes wrapped up their series in Stockton with another impressive win, hammering the Ports on Sunday evening by a final of 10-5 at Banner Island Ballpark. This victory marked their fifth win in their last six games overall.

Conclusion

The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes have shown resilience and determination over the past week, with several players stepping up to make significant contributions. Despite some tough losses, the team's overall performance has been commendable. As they continue their season, fans can look forward to more exciting games and potentially historic performances.