Early Fireworks for Rawhide on the Fourth
July 5, 2024 - California League (CalL)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release
Visalia, CA - A three-run homer in the last of the ninth by Demitrio Crisantes sent the Visalia Rawhide to a come-from-behind walk-off win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Thursday night at Valley Strong Ballpark.
A sold-out crowd of more than 3,000 fans saw the home team rally for the game's final seven runs, as the Quakes couldn't hold on to their 4-0 lead.
With the game tied at 4-4 in the ninth, Christian Ruebeck (2-3) got the first two outs, but gave up a two-out single to Jansel Luis, then walked Cristofer Torin to put two on. On a 3-2 pitch, Crisantes blasted a three-run shot down the left-field line for his fourth homer of the year, giving the Rawhide their third straight win over the Quakes this week.
Rancho built a 4-0 lead with three in the first and one in the fourth, thanks to a solo homer from Jose Meza (2).
Cam Day was outstanding through five innings, holding the Rawhide off the board.
Day gave up two runs in the sixth, but left with a 4-2 lead after six full innings.
Visalia reliever Sam Knowlton (3-2) pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for the win.
The Quakes (6-7, 36-41) will send Luke Fox (0-0) to the mound on Friday, as he'll take on Visalia's Wilkin Parades at 6:30pm.
The Quakes will be on the road until Friday, July 19, when they return home to face the Lake Elsinore Storm in a brief three-game series. Friday the 19th will be Joe Kelly Bobblehead Giveaway to 1,500 fans in attendance. Tickets are available for all Quakes' home games online at rcquakes.com. Go Quakes!!
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