Quakes Top 66ers in Season Opener Behind Jordan’s Arm, Ramirez’s Bat
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes opened their season with a 4-2 victory over the Inland Empire 66ers on Thursday at LoanMart Field.
Dylan Jordan starred for the Quakes, striking out eight over five scoreless innings. Lucas Ramirez drove in two runs, including a go-ahead ground-rule double during a three-run sixth inning that broke a 1-1 tie. The 66ers scored single runs in the sixth and ninth, but Jakob Guardado secured the save despite allowing one run.
Yokelvin Reyes earned the win in relief for Rancho Cucamonga. Aiden Butler took the loss for Inland Empire. Both teams collected seven hits. Attendance was 1,583. The teams continue their series Friday.