Train Robbers Ride Early Surge Past Sound Breakers

June 8 2023 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Lancaster Sound Breakers 10-5 in a seven-inning game at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield scored six runs in the first inning and added one in the second and three in the third to build a 10-1 lead. Lancaster scored twice in the fifth and once in each of the sixth and seventh innings but could not complete the comeback.

Christian Jones led the Train Robbers with two hits and four RBI including a home run. Rick Phillips went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored while Max Tracey added two hits. Joe Riddle contributed a hit and two RBI, and Paul Von Zboray drove in one run.

Riddle earned the win after allowing four hits and three runs, two earned, in five innings. He struck out seven and walked two. Chris Rodriguez worked the final two innings for Bakersfield, allowing three hits and two runs with three strikeouts.

JJ Holiday took the loss for Lancaster after surrendering eight hits and 10 runs, nine earned, in 2 2/3 innings. Manuel Ochoa held Bakersfield scoreless over the final 3 1/3 innings while allowing one hit and striking out two. Bakersfield finished with nine hits while Lancaster collected seven.