Quakes Complete Sweep of 66ers on Sunday
Published on April 30, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release
San Bernardino, CA - The Quakes completed just their third six-game series sweep in franchise history, taking a 13-8 victory over the Inland Empire 66ers at San Manuel Stadium.
Rayne Doncon had a monster game offensively, reaching base six times, while going 4-for-4 with four RBIs to lead the Quakes to their eighth straight win overall.
Rancho jumped to an early 7-0 lead, but saw the 66ers come back to tie the game thanks to walks and some sloppy play.
Tied 7-7 in the seventh, Rancho took the lead for good, as Cameron Decker's RBI single plated Doncon to make it 8-7. The Quakes went on to add two more runs in the inning against Jared Southard (1-1), taking a 10-7 advantage.
Leading 10-8 with two outs in the ninth, Rancho broke it open again, as Chris Newell's team-high sixth homer of the year made it a 12-8 affair. Doncon followed Newell's blast with a towering 430-foot drive to left for his fifth of the year, capping his day and giving Rancho the five-run lead.
Livan Reinoso came on for winning pitcher Gabe Emmett (1-1) in the ninth, and worked around a walk and an error to seal the win and send Inland Empire to their first six-game sweep in franchise history.
Dodgers' rehabbing infielder Miguel Rojas was hit by a pitch in the first inning, but finished his three scheduled plate appearances as the designated hitter at 1-for-2 with an RBI single in his second game for the Quakes.
Despite the eight-game winning streak, the Quakes (15-6) will enter their upcoming series against the Lake Elsinore Storm (16-5), one game back, thanks to the Storm's current seven-game win streak. On Tuesday at 11am, Peter Heubeck (0-2) will open the crucial six-game set for Rancho, while the Storm will go with Henry Baez (2-0).
The Quakes will be on the road until Tuesday, May 9th, when they'll return to LoanMart Field for a six-game set against the Stockton Ports with a special Education 11am Day Game to kick off the series. Tickets are available at rcquakes.com. Go Quakes!
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