Big Sixth for Modesto Dooms Rancho
CalL Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Big Sixth for Modesto Dooms Rancho

Published on August 22, 2025 under California League (CalL)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release


Rancho Cucamonga, CA - The Modesto Nuts rallied for four runs in the sixth, taking the lead for good in an 8-3 victory over the Quakes on Thursday night at LoanMart Field.

A two-out RBI single from Austin St. Laurent tied the game and a three-run homer from Ryan Picollo gave the Nuts the lead for good against Rancho reliever Will Maynard (0-1), giving Modesto their second win in three days in the series.

Rancho starter Marlon Nieves was sharp over five innings, allowing just one run on three hits, leaving with a 2-1 lead after five.

The Quakes grabbed the lead, thanks to run-scoring hits from Jaron Elkins and Oswaldo Osorio, both of whom finished with two hits on the night.

Modesto led 5-2 after their four-run outburst in the sixth, then piled up additional runs on the Quakes' bullpen, as Rancho never recovered.

Modesto reliever Harold Melenge (4-7) allowed two runs over six innings of relief to earn the win.

Rancho (24-27, 65-52) wlll send Jesus Tillero (1-0) to the mound on Friday night, as he'll take on Modesto's Chia-Shi Shen (1-4) at 6:30pm.

On Friday night, the Quakes will be giving away 1,500 Football Jerseys, thanks to Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel. Gates open at 5:30pm and game time is 6:30pm. Tickets are available at rcquakes.com.




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