Quakes Run Streak to Four Straight
Visalia, CA – The Quakes earned a second straight series-win within the division, thanks to a fourth straight road win in Visalia, a 7-3 victory over the Rawhide at Valley Strong Ballpark on Saturday night. Chase Harlan hit a three-run homer in the first and Emil Morales hit a three-run
Visalia, CA – The Quakes earned a second straight series-win within the division, thanks to a fourth straight road win in Visalia, a 7-3 victory over the Rawhide at Valley Strong Ballpark on Saturday night.
Chase Harlan hit a three-run homer in the first and Emil Morales hit a three-run double in the ninth, as the Quakes rolled to a fourth win in five games of the series.
Rancho starter Jesus Tillero pitched 2.2 innings of scoreless work to start the night, but it was Shawn Oduber (4-2) who got the win with 2.1 innings of scoreless relief.
With the Quakes up 7-3 in the ninth, the Rawhide put two men on with one out against Cody Morse.
Connor Godwin was called upon and after giving up a single to load the bases, earned the final two outs while protecting the four-run lead, earning his third save of the year.
Visalia starter Chung-Hsiang Huang (2-2) gave up four runs over 3.2 innings in the loss.
The Quakes (23-24, 64-49) will send Brady Smith to the mound on Sunday at 2pm, as he’ll make his Cal League debut. Visalia will counter with Daury Vasquez (0-1) in the finale.
The Quakes will return from the road trip on Tuesday, August 19, facing the Modesto Nuts in a six-game series. Tuesday will be a Healthy RC Recycle Tuesday. Tickets are available at rcquakes.com.