CalL1 Inland Empire 66ers

66ers Even Series with MacKinnon's Walk-Off Single

Published on May 28, 2018 under California League (CalL1)
Inland Empire 66ers News Release


San Bernardino, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino evened a three-game set at a game apiece against Rancho Cucamonga in dramatic fashion on Saturday when David MacKinnon delivered a walk-off base hit in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 win. The Quakes (21-28) tied the game by pushing a run across in the top of the ninth but Jordan Zimmerman doubled to open the home half of the frame eventually setting up MacKinnon's heroics.

The Quakes took a 2-0 lead in the first on Omar Estevez' RBI double and a sac fly by Cristian Santana against Inland Empire starter Sean Isaac. The 66ers bounced back in the second against Rancho starter Tony Gonsolin with help from the Quakes defense. Roberto Baldoquin walked and scored on Jonah Todd's RBI double to left. After Mackinnon walked, Rancho catcher Connor Wong tried to pick off Todd at second moving both runners up when Wong's throw went into center for an error. Alberto Triunfel then hit a sac fly to left scoring Todd to tie the game. Mackinnon tried to make it to third and Wong, unable to get the out at the plate then threw away attempt at third allowing the go-ahead run to score. Inland Empire reliever Max Cordy (1-1) was credited with the win after allowing a run in three innings. Dario Beltre struck out five in 2.1 IP in his 66ers mound debut. Parker Curry (4-1) was charged with the loss. Todd had the Sixers' lone multi-hit game as he added a ninth-inning infield hit.

The 66ers host Rancho Cucamonga Sunday at 2:05 pm. The contest can be heard live at 66ers.com.

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