The Quakes outlast the Giants 9-6 in a thrilling contest! Rod Barajas Jr. powered the offense with a homer and two RBIs, leading the charge. The Giants fought hard with Andy Polanco's perfect night at the plate, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
The Quakes took the win with a solid offensive performance, highlighted by Rod Barajas Jr.'s homer and two RBIs. They capitalized on the Giants' pitching struggles, leaving fewer runners on base and making the most of their opportunities.
Andy Polanco shined for the Giants, going 3-3 with an RBI, but the team stranded three runners, failing to cash in on scoring chances. The Giants' pitching was shaky, as Jordan Gottesman allowed seven earned runs in five innings, making it tough to keep pace.
With the Quakes collecting ten hits to the Giants' six, they showcased their offensive depth, while the Giants' two errors proved costly. It was a game of missed opportunities for the Giants, ultimately leading to their defeat.
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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| RCRancho Cucamonga Quakes | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josuar Gonzalez SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Hernández DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dario Reynoso 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jeremiah Jenkins 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Meola 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rod Barajas Jr. C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Oliver Tejada LF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Andy Polanco CF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Broedy Poppell RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jordan Gottesman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melvin Pineda P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Carter P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Gottesman | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Melvin Pineda | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Carter | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | RC 100.0 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | RC 99.6 | 1.1 | |
| T9 | RC 98.5 | 1.9 | |
| B8 | RC 96.6 | 9.6 | |
| B8 | RC 86.6 | 0.4 | |
| B8 | RC 86.2 | 1.8 | |
| B8 | RC 88.0 | 2.7 | |
| B8 | RC 85.3 | 1.4 |
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.