Decker's Walk-off Keeps Playoffs Alive
September 6, 2024 - California League (CalL)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Cameron Decker's walk-off blast in the ninth made Friday's upcoming game meaningful, as the Quakes outlasted the Visalia Rawhide on Thursday night by a final of 8-6 at LoanMart Field.
After blowing a three-run lead in the ninth, Rancho, which didn't have a hit since the third, got a lead-off single from Zyhir Hope and a two-run shot to left to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Quakes must win each of the next three games to qualify for the Cal League Playoffs.
Leading 6-3 in the ninth, the Rawhide took advantage of a walk and a pair of infield hits against Seamus Barrett to make it 6-4. With two on and no outs, Evan Shaw (2-0) entered and got the first two hitters, but with the tying runs in scoring position, gave up a two-out hit to Cristofer Torin, tying the game at 6-6.
Hope led off the bottom of the inning with a single against new reliever Alexis Liebano (4-6). Decker followed and showed bunt for the first two pitches, but on 2-0 cranked one out to left for his team-leading 11th of the year and an 8-6 win.
The Quakes got five innings of one-run baseball from Christian Zazueta and unfortunately blew a 6-1 lead to give him a no-decision.
Rancho (34-29, 64-63) will send Sterling Patick (0-0) to the mound on Friday against Casey Anderson (5-8) at 6:30pm.
Friday is our final Family RV Family Feast Night with $2 hot dogs, $1 Pepsi products and $1 ice cream sandwiches. Tickets are available at rcquakes.com. Go Quakes!
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