The Stockton Ports opened their six-game series in Visalia with a four-run first inning and went on to a 7-1 win over the Rawhide at Valley Strong Ballpark on Tuesday. Henry Bolte belted a two-run homer to start the scoring, then added a solo shot in the third inning to lead the Stockton offense.
The Ports chased Visalia starter Jacob Steinmetz with two outs in the first inning when the right-hander reached the organizational limit for pitches in an inning. Steinmetz left with two on and two out, down 2-0 and his two runners came in on a Cooper Uhl single that made it 4-0 Stockton.