CalL1 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Quakes Romp Sixers to Complete Sweep

Published on April 29, 2016 under California League (CalL1)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes News Release


San Bernardino, CA - The Quakes earned their first sweep on the road this year, demolishing Inland Empire on Thursday night by a final of 15-1 at San Manuel Stadium.

Andrew Toles had a season-high four hits, while Tim Locastro drove in a season-high five runs as Rancho accomplished season-bests in both runs (15) and hits (23).

Starter Andrew Sopko was strong, but got overshadowed by the offensive explosion. Sopko, staked to a 3-0 lead after one and a 10-0 advantage after two, allowed a fifth-inning run over a total of five innings to earn his second straight win overall. Sopko (2-0) scattered five hits and walked two, striking out seven hitters.

Toles recorded his first of four hits to lead off the game, as he ripped a triple to right, then scored on a Tim Locastro sac fly for a 1-0 lead. Kyle Garlick homered with a solo homer to make it 2-0. Two batters later, Matt Beaty doubled and then scored on a Joey Curletta RBI single, making it a 3-0 advantage over Inland Empire starter Jake Jewell (0-3).

The Quakes got after it in the second, sending ten men to the plate en route to a seven-run frame. Locastro and Jordan Tarsovich each swatted a three-run homer in the inning, making it 10-0 Quakes after two.

Rancho added single runs in the sixth and seventh, then capped the scoring with three in the ninth off Brian Loconsole, making it 15-1.

The Quakes (14-7) open a three-game series with first-place High Desert on Friday night, sending Grant Holmes (2-2) to the mound against David Ledbetter (1-1) in the opener. Friday is another Family RV $1 Family Feast Night, as fans will enjoy hot dogs, Pepsi products and ice cream sandwiches throughout the night, thanks to Family RV. Tickets are available for Friday's game at rcquakes.com and by phone at (909) 481-5000.

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