The Quakes edged out the Giants 9-7 in a thrilling matchup at Morongo Field. Hayden Alvarez powered the offense with two home runs and three RBIs, proving to be the difference-maker. Josuar Gonzalez also shined for the Giants, going 3-4 with a home run and three RBIs, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
In a high-scoring affair, the Quakes took advantage of their power at the plate, hitting four home runs compared to the Giants' three. Hayden Alvarez led the charge with two home runs, driving in three runs and providing the spark the Quakes needed.
Despite a strong performance from Josuar Gonzalez, who went 3-4 with a home run and three RBIs, the Giants left eight runners stranded, failing to capitalize on their opportunities. The Quakes' pitching staff, particularly Victor Garcia, who threw 2.1 scoreless innings, helped seal the victory.
The Quakes are winners of 2 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Giants are winners of 12 straight, 10-0 over their last 10.
The Quakes are up next home vs Storm (Aug 27-29). The Giants are up next home vs Rawhide (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJSan Jose Giants | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| RCRancho Cucamonga Quakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josuar Gonzalez DH | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Luis Hernández SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dario Reynoso 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Jenkins 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Lorenzo Meola 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Barajas Jr. C | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Maldonado RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oliver Tejada CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Angel Guzman LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricardo Estrada P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Vasquez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Knowlton P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Estrada | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Fernando Vasquez | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sam Knowlton | 1.1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | RC 100.0 | 36.5 | |
| B9 | RC 63.5 | 7.5 | |
| B9 | RC 71.0 | 7.1 | |
| B9 | RC 63.9 | 44.7 | |
| B9 | SJ 80.8 | 9.7 | |
| T9 | SJ 90.5 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | SJ 91.0 | 0.6 | |
| T9 | SJ 91.6 | 0.8 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.