Quakes Bring out Brooms on Nuts
August 16, 2019 - California League (CalL1)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Just like the start of the win-streak back on Sunday, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes dominated the Modesto Nuts by a final tally of 11-2 on Thursday evening.
The Quakes (71-50, 30-23) got a little help from a former NLCS MVP in the series finale, aiding them in their fourth-straight win and a series sweep over the Nuts (55-68, 25-28).
Dodgers' rehabber, Chris Taylor, along with Jeren Kendall, powered the offensive outpour against the Modesto pitching staff. Taylor ended up going 2-for-3 in the five innings he played, tallying a single in the first and a three-bomb to right-center in the second. Kendall (17th) homered for the third consecutive game en route to a 3-for-4 night, with 4 RBI.
The Rancho arms kept the Nuts' bats in check for a majority of the night, as the bullpen carried the weight with eight innings of work on Thursday. After starter, Andre Jackson, lasted just one frame, Austin Hamilton (6-3) hurled the next five for a win. Hamilton allowed just one run, while notching six punchouts.
Steven Moyers (2-3) was saddled with the defeat, surrendering nine earned runs on 11 hits in four innings.
As the Boys in Blue brought out the brooms in this set, they finished with a total of 31 runs and 37 base hits.
As Rancho continues their second-to-last home stand of the regular season, welcoming Visalia to town, the Quakes send RHP Wills Montgomerie (8-2) to the mound, while the Rawhide counter with RHP Ryan Weiss (0-0).
Friday, August 16th is Family RV $1 Feast Night at LoanMart Field with $1 Sodas, $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Ice Cream Sandwiches throughout the night. You will not miss out on the fun, so make sure to purchase tickets online at rcquakes.com or by calling (909) 481-5000... Go Quakes!
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California League Stories from August 16, 2019
- Inland Empire Comeback Falls Short at Stockton, Ports Avoid Sweep - Inland Empire 66ers
- Rawhide Defeats San Jose Giants 7-5 to Take Series - Visalia Rawhide
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- Ports Hold on for 8-7 Victory - Stockton Ports
- Scheiner Homers in Nuts 11-2 Loss - Modesto Nuts
- Giants Fall 7-5, Drop Series to Rawhide - San Jose Giants
- Storm Start too Strong for JetHawks - Lancaster JetHawks
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