July 16 2017 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 15-12 in a high-scoring game at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert collected 19 hits and scored 10 runs in the fourth inning to build a decisive lead, while Bakersfield finished with 12 hits and scored in eight of nine innings.
Blake Butcher led the Yardbirds with three hits, three RBI and two runs, including a home run and a double.
Shane Brown added two hits and three RBI, while
Dylan Kester went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs.
Dominic Zaher had three hits and scored three times, and
Donald Glover and
Shane Sharkey each drove in two runs.
Jay Stout powered Bakersfield with three hits, three RBI and four runs, hitting a home run and two triples.
Willie Ethington and
Alex Sawelson each had two RBI, while
Austin Hoffman also drove in two runs.
Jonathan Fleckenstein earned the win after allowing one run on one hit with two strikeouts in two innings, and
Zach Williams recorded the save with three strikeouts in one inning. Bakersfield starter
Blake Oliver took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and 10 earned runs in 3.1 innings.
