Big innings and blowouts in Low-A West action on Wednesday night. Inland Empire had an 11-run inning and San Jose had an 8-run inning. Three of the winning teams scored in double-digits and only Fresno had to squeak by with a 5-0, 1-hit shutout win.
Edwin Yon of the 66ers had the box score line of the night, going 4-for-5 with 2 HRs (7) and 9 RBIs. His second homer was a grand slam. In July, Yon is hitting .406/.513/1.063.
INLAND EMPIRE – 19
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – 8
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19 runs on 16 hits and 7 walks for Inland Empire as they pull into a first-place tie with Rancho Cucamonga at 32-29. Yon’s big night and an 11-run 7th inning tilted the scales in what was a back-and-forth battle.
VISALIA – 3
LAKE ELSINORE – 10
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Robert Hassell III goes 3-for-5 and RHP Carlos Guarate goes 6IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 6K out of the bullpen.
SAN JOSE – 13
MODESTO – 1
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2B Jimmy Glowenke goes 4-for-6 to lead the Giants’ 19-hit assault. Glowenke is 12 for his last 21, San Jose stays 2 games back of Fresno in the North division.
FRESNO – 5
STOCKTON – 0
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RHP Mike Ruff goes 5IP, 1H, 0R, 4BB, 5K. Three relievers covered 4 scoreless, hitless innings. 5th straight win for the Grizzlies, 2 game lead on San Jose.
