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Sixers Lose to Storm 4-1

August 12, 2018 - California League (CalL1)
Inland Empire 66ers News Release


Lancaster, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino fell to the Lake Elsinore Storm 4-1 on Saturday at San Manuel Stadium in front of 4,097 fans. The Storm got strong pitching from starter Aaron Leasher (1-0) in his Cal League debut and Inland Empire (60-59, 27-22) went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position on the night.

The game was scoreless until the third when Inland Empire got a leadoff triple from Bernabe Camargo. The Sixers loaded the bases in the frame courtesy of an error and a walk but scored just one run on a sac fly by Connor Justus. The run was unearned as Leasher went six innings to allowing seven hits, two walks and four Ks but just the one unearned run. The Storm (58-61, 24-25) got on the board in the fifth when Michael Cantu drilled a solo shot, his second, off IE starter Luis Madero. Two batters later Chris Baker drilled a solo homer, his fourth off reliever Mike Kaelin (0-3) to take a 2-1 lead. The game remained 2-1 until the top of the ninth when the Storm pushed across two insurance runs. René Rivera went 2-for-4 with a walk as the Designated Hitter for the Sixers on an injury rehab from the Angels.

The series concludes Sunday at 5:35 pm. The contest can be heard live on 66ers.com.

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