Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News: July 19 - July 25, 2024

The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, a Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have had a mixed bag of results over the past week in the California League. The team has shown resilience and determination, but also faced some tough challenges that tested their mettle.

Series Against Inland Empire 66ers

The Quakes started the week with a series against the Inland Empire 66ers at San Manuel Stadium. They began strong, taking a 4-3 win on Wednesday night thanks to a late run and a solid performance from their bullpen. Samuel Munoz's sac fly in the eighth inning proved to be the difference-maker in this tight contest.

The next night, the Quakes faced a walk-off loss when Inland Empire catcher Yeremi Villahermosa hit an RBI single in the ninth inning, giving the 66ers a 5-4 win. This loss marked the Quakes' first defeat in the series.

However, the Quakes bounced back on Tuesday with a thrilling 9-7 win. Despite Inland Empire's late surge, scoring five runs in the fifth to narrow the gap, the Quakes held on for the victory.

Home Stand Against Lake Elsinore Storm

Returning to LoanMart Field, the Quakes faced off against the Lake Elsinore Storm. On Friday, they suffered a 15-5 defeat in front of a sold-out crowd, with the Storm racing to an early 9-1 lead.

The Quakes showed their fighting spirit on Saturday, rallying from three runs down to take a 4-3 win. This game was filled with drama, including a triple play turned against the Quakes.

On Sunday, the Quakes dropped another game, losing 9-2 to the Storm. The Storm's bullpen pitched seven innings of scoreless relief, while 17-year-old Leo De Vries slugged his second home run of the season.

Other Notable Performances

Earlier in the season, the Quakes had a notable win at Lake Elsinore, snapping a nine-game losing streak at The Diamond with an 8-6 victory. Jesus Galiz and Cameron Decker both had big games offensively, while Noah Ruen pitched a season-high 3.1 innings.

In another game, the Quakes were involved in a wild finish, eventually losing 9-8 in ten innings. The Storm came back from six runs down, scoring three times in the tenth to take the win.

Conclusion

The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes have demonstrated their ability to fight back and win close games, but they have also faced some tough losses. As they continue through the season, they will need to maintain their resilience and adapt to the challenges that come their way. With their recent win in the First Half South Division Title, the Quakes are looking to build on their momentum and make a strong push in the California League Playoffs.