5/18/2026-The Bakersfield Train Robbers opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Monday night, cruising to a 12-1 victory over the Austin Weirdos before 1,106 fans at Sam Lynn Ballpark.

Bakersfield wasted no time setting the tone, exploding for four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Jumpei Ohashi launched a solo home run to left field to put the Train Robbers on the board, and the offense kept rolling from there. RBI opportunities from Sean Connolly and patient at- bats helped Bakersfield build an early 4-0 advantage.

The Weirdos got their lone run in the third inning when starting pitcher Harrison Nation helped his own cause with a solo homer to left field, trimming the deficit to 4-1. It would be Austin’s only hit-producing moment of the night as the Train Robbers pitching staff took control.

Bakersfield starter Levi Tucker earned the win with six strong innings, allowing just two hits and one run while striking out nine. Relievers Tristan Perry and Hunter Adams combined to finish the final three innings, helping the staff rack up 15 strikeouts on the night.

The Train Robbers broke the game open in the sixth inning with five runs. Ohashi delivered the biggest blow of the frame with his second home run of the game, a two-run shot that extended the lead to 9-1. Bakersfield added two more runs in the seventh inning to complete the rout.

Ohashi led the offensive attack by going 3-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBIs, two home runs, and a double. Connolly added a two-run double, while Cade Fujii collected three hits and an RBI. Joe Riddle drove in two runs for Bakersfield, which finished with nine hits and drew seven walks.

Austin managed just three hits and committed four errors in the loss. Nation took the defeat after allowing 10 runs, eight earned, over 5.1 innings.

The victory gives Bakersfield a strong start to the 2026 Pecos League season as the club looks to build momentum early at home.