Storm Throw Combined Shutout in Win
Published on July 1, 2021 under California League (CalL)
Lake Elsinore Storm News Release
Last night's loss left a bad taste in the mouths of fans and players. A should-be win became a heartbreaking loss in moments. Tonight, the Storm flipped the script and dominated from start to finish. In a 4-0 victory, the Lake Elsinore Storm shut out the Inland Empire 66ers with 3 pitchers and a solid defensive effort.
The game began with Jesus Lugo on the mound. He would go 3 innings, allowing only 1 hit and striking out 4. Zack Mathis would hit his second home run in the bottom of the third inning to take a 1-0 lead that they would never let go of.
Lugo would then be replaced by Gabe Morales. Morales would go through the next 4 innings, giving up only 2 hits, and striking out 5 before ultimately being relieved by Duilio Ochoa. Ochoa would finish the game by giving up 1 hit and striking out 4. Lugo, Morales, and Ochoa would combine to throw 9 innings, allowing only 4 hits, while striking out 13, and surrendering just one free pass.
Meanwhile, Euribiiel Angeles would continue his hot streak. He would go 2-4 with an RBI, lifting his season average to a remarkable .332. Zack Mathis and Gilberto Vizcarra would also contribute two base hits. The Storm would combine for 10 hits and 4 RBIs in the win.
The Storm look to take the 2-1 series lead tomorrow for Mega Thirsty Thursday in Lake Elsinore!
California League Stories from July 1, 2021
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- Inland Empire Overcomes Early Deficit, Opens Series at Lake Elsinore with Win - Inland Empire 66ers
- Grizzlies Fire on All Cylinders, Beat Quakes 7-0 on Wednesday - Fresno Grizzlies
- Four-Run Third Lifts Ports over Giants - Stockton Ports
- Stockton Silences Giants to Even Series - San Jose Giants
- Stockton Silences Giants to Even Series - San Jose Giants
- Five Pitchers Combine to Give Nuts Fourth Straight Win - Modesto Nuts
- Quakes Blanked on Wednesday - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- Storm Throw Combined Shutout in Win - Lake Elsinore Storm
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