CalL1 Lake Elsinore Storm

Storm Swept by High Desert, Falling 4-0

Published on August 3, 2012 under California League (CalL1)
Lake Elsinore Storm News Release


Lake Elsinore - Almost one month ago the Storm swept the High Desert Mavericks in Adelanto. The Mavericks returned the favor as they captured the victory with a 4-0 shutout over the Storm. Chris Bisson had a solid series going 5-for-10 with four extra base hits against the Mavs in three games.

The Storm have gone 22-18 since the All-star break and remain tied for the second best overall record in the California League at 58-52 with the north division leaders the Modesto Nuts.

High Desert scored in the first after James Jones began the game with a walk and a stolen base. He would then score off a single to third base as Steven Proscia out ran the throw across the diamond for an early 1-0 lead.

The Mavericks have now won six of the seven series against the Storm and have won by shout out just four times where the Storm have fallen by shutout for the sixth time this season.

In the third, it was Jones again setting up in scoring position hitting a leadoff double to centerfield. He would advance to third on an infield groundout by Jack Marder and would score off a passed ball to double the Mavs lead.

Storm starter Matt Lollis went five innings allowing two runs on four hits and struck out three when facing 17 batters.

Reliever Chris Haney gave up two more runs in the sixth when Leon Landry scored off a Mickey Wiswall single to left field and Wiswall would score himself on a passed ball for their fourth run of the game.

With 30 games left to play the Storm have 16 remaining home games and will face High Desert once more in a three-game series on August 20-23 in Adelanto.

The Storm will look to Matt Branham (4-1) to take on the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for game one of three at The Diamond and the first of nine games remaining this season against the Quakes.

Friday is Friday Night Lights night at The Diamond; the first 2,000 fans will receive a free Storm toothbrush presented by Winchester Dental. Support your favorite football team by wearing a jersey or cheerleading outfit and receive a discounted ticket to enjoy Storm baseball and postgame fireworks.

On a Social Media Saturday and annual Ultimate Golf Night the first 1,500 fans will receive a Storm hat presented by Volvo Rents and on a Sunday Funday the first 1,000 kids 14 & under will get a book sponsored by Scholastic Books. So don't miss out on the Storm giveaways!

For more info on this weekend's festivities at The Diamond or about Storm baseball visit Stormbaseball.com or call 951-245-4487.

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