Bullpen Falters on Saturday
Published on August 2, 2025 under California League (CalL)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release
Fresno, CA - The Rancho bullpen let one slip away on Saturday night in Fresno, as the Grizzlies scored four times in the sixth inning to take the lead for good in a 6-5 win over the Quakes at Chukchansi Park.
Leading 5-2 in the sixth, the Rancho bullpen suffered through five walks and a wild pitch, as the Grizzlies ended the Quakes' two-game winning streak, on their way to their third win in five games of the current series.
Rancho played some long-ball to take the lead, as Jackson Nicklaus' two-run homer in the second inning tied the game at 2-2.
Emil Morales followed Nicklaus with a solo-shot, his first as a Quake to give Rancho a 3-2 lead against Fresno starter Manuel Olivares.
Morales struck again with a man on board in the sixth, as his second of the game made it 5-2.
Rancho starter Logan Tabeling allowed two in the first inning, but settled down to give the Quakes five strong innings, setting a new career-high with eight strikeouts.
Dilan Figueredo (0-3) couldn't hold the lead though, as he gave up two hits and four walks in the sixth, as the Grizzlies tied the game at 5-5. Marco Corcho came in out of the pen and uncorked a wild pitch with his very first offering, scoring Roldy Brito with the winning run.
Rancho had a chance in the ninth, but Samuel Munoz lined into a game-ending double-play, giving Nathan Blasick his 17th save of the year.
The Quakes (15-20, 55-44) will send Marlon Nieves (1-0) to the mound in Sunday's finale, while the Grizzlies will counter with Marcos Herrera (5-5) at 5:05pm.
The Quakes will return to LoanMart Field on Tuesday, August 5, as they host Lake Elsinore for a six-game set. Tuesday, August 5 will be another Healthy RC Recycle Tuesday, as fans can log on to the website and learn how to score a free Club Seat Ticket to the game. Tickets are available at rcquakes.com.
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