June 20 2024 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 15-11 at Sam Lynn Ballpark, overcoming a high-scoring contest in which both teams collected at least 14 hits. Bakersfield scored in five innings, including four runs in the fourth, five in the sixth and four in the seventh, while San Rafael answered with four runs in the third, four in the fifth and three in the sixth.
Joe Riddle led Bakersfield with four hits and four RBI, while
Ashanti Ross went 4-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Jalyn Lee added two hits, three runs and three RBI, including a home run.
Cole Parker scored twice and had two hits, and
Raul Ortega also collected two hits. Bakersfield finished with 18 hits and two errors.
San Rafael was paced by
Telly Hill, who drove in four runs on two hits, and
Esai Santos, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
Beau Dorman had two hits, three runs and one RBI, including a home run, while
Mark Hernandez,
John Bicos and
Aki Buckson each recorded two hits. The Pacifics totaled 14 hits and also committed two errors.
Josiah Bowles earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing two hits and no runs over 2 1/3 innings with one strikeout.
Alex Miller started for the Train Robbers and allowed eight runs, six earned, in 4 2/3 innings. San Rafael starter
Xavier Stewart surrendered 10 runs, seven earned, on 10 hits in five innings, and
Dan Crossan took the loss after allowing four runs in one inning.
