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Bakersfield Train Robbers release their Championship Rings

Visit SamLynnBallpark.com to explore the home of the Bakersfield Train Robbers

Bakersfield Train Robbers Brett Balkan named Pecos League Post Season MVP

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Bakersfield Train Robbers are 2018 Pecos League Champions

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Bakersfield Rolls Past California City 14-0

Yardbirds Use Early Outburst to Defeat Train Robbers

Train Robbers Roll Past Yardbirds 14-2

Monterey Amberjacks Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-4

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Brandon Anderson stars as the California City Whiptails defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-7

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Whiptails Use Late Surge to Defeat Train Robbers 6-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 8-4

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 4-3

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 6-1

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 11-4

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-3

Monterey Amberjacks Shut Out Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-0 July 13 2018

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-8

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past California City 9-7

Train Robbers Edge Whiptails 5-4 in 10 Innings

Train Robbers Use Five Run Surge to Defeat Whiptails

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 9-4

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 8-7

Train Robbers Hold Off Yardbirds 4-2

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 10-6

California City Whiptails Blank Train Robbers 6-0

Sam Lynn Ballpark looks to install a new scoreboard

Ruidoso Osos Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-6

Ruidoso Osos Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-5

Train Robbers Pull Away From Amberjacks 8-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Beat Tucson Saguaros 8-2

Tucson Saguaros Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-2 June 28 2018

Train Robbers Hold Off Saguaros 11-9

Train Robbers Power Past Saguaros 10-1

Train Robbers Use Big Third Inning to Defeat Osos 10-1

Train Robbers Use Early Surge to Defeat Yardbirds 7-1

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 12-8

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 8-3

Train Robbers Pull Away in 16-5 Win

Whiptails Power Past Train Robbers 15-4

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 9-7

Bakersfield Uses Five Run Seventh to Defeat Monterey

Train Robbers Beat Amberjacks 5-2

Train Robbers Beat Amberjacks 5-1

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 7-5

Amberjacks Top Train Robbers 7-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Roll Past Monterey 14-8

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 8-3

California City Outlasts Bakersfield in 11 Innings

Train Robbers Outlast Whiptails 8-6

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 14-7

High Desert Scores Four in Ninth to Defeat Bakersfield

High Desert Rallies Past Bakersfield 11-9

Yardbirds Finish Strong in 4-2 Win Over Train Robbers

Amberjacks Hold Off Train Robbers 4-3

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 11-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 8-2

Train Robbers Top Whiptails 9-3

Train Robbers Pull Away From Whiptails 10-3

California City Rolls Past Bakersfield 14-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past California City 8-7

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-10

Amberjacks Defeat Train Robbers 5-2

Yardbirds Hold Off Train Robbers 4-2

High Desert Yardbirds Hold Off Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-3

Yardbirds Use Strong Start to Defeat Train Robbers 7-3

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-5

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 4-2

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers will be hosting its second annual vocalist auditions

Bakersfield Train Robbers players will participate in the following Library Readings

The Best 15 Minor League Baseball Team Names

Bakersfield Train Robbers announce their Youth Camps

The Bakersfield Train Robbers release their 2018 schedule

Bryan Kloppe will be 2018 Bakersfield Train Robbers Manager

Bakersfield Train Robbers release their Championship Rings

Sep 19 2018 12:00AM

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers release their championship rings. For information about the rings contact Bryann Kloppe at Kloppe@pecosleague.com

Visit SamLynnBallpark.com to explore the home of the Bakersfield Train Robbers

Aug 20 2018 12:00AM

Visit http://www.samlynnballpark.com/ to explore the home of the Bakersfield Train Robbers.

Sam Lynn Ballpark (also known as "Historic" Sam Lynn Ballpark) is a baseball venue in Bakersfield, California (address: 4009 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301) and the oldest ballpark of the Class-A Advanced California League. It was built in 1941 for the Bakersfield Badgers who began that season as a charter member of the California League. The current tenant is called the Bakersfield Train Robbers, who play in the Pecos League and are not affiliated with any team in Major or Minor League Baseball.

It is one of two ballparks in organized professional baseball where the batter faces west, and as such, faces directly into the setting sun (the other being Wahconah Park in Pittsfield, Massachusetts). This forces the Blaze to start most games later than any team in professional ball. From mid-June to mid-August, its not unusual for games to begin as late as 7:58 PM.

Sam Lynn Ballpark was named for the former local owner of a Coca-Cola bottling company who donated much of his income to youth baseball leagues in the area.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Brett Balkan named Pecos League Post Season MVP

Aug 6 2018 12:00AM

Brett Balkan was named post season

Brett Balkan was named post season MVP. Brett hit .484 with a stunning line of 15 for 31. Including the biggest home run of the year in Game 1. Brett also made numerous exceptional plays at Shortstop and was the key defensive leader of the Train Robbers.

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Aug 4 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 8/4/2018 at Kokernot Field

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Alpine Cowboys 2 games to 1 to win the 2018 Pecos League Championship.

Bakersfield Train Robbers are 2018 Pecos League Champions

Aug 4 2018 12:00AM

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Alpine Cowboys 2 games to 1 to win the 2018 Pecos League Championship.

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Aug 3 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 8/3/2018 at Kokernot Field

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Aug 2 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 8/2/2018 at Kokernot Field

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Jul 31 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 7/31/2018 at Cherry Field

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Jul 30 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 7/30/2018 at Cherry Field

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Jul 28 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 7/28/2018 at Sam Lynn Ballpark

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Jul 27 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 7/27/2018 at Sam Lynn Ballpark

Bakersfield Rolls Past California City 14-0

Jul 26 2018 12:00AM

July 26 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 26 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 14-0 in a dominant shutout. Bakersfield collected 17 hits and scored in five innings while California City managed six hits and committed six errors.

Bakersfield took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and added three runs in the third. The Train Robbers broke the game open with a six-run fifth inning, then added one run in the seventh and two more in the eighth. Nick Vehlewald went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Brian Luebcke collected three hits and drove in two runs. Steve Pascaul went 2-for-6 with three runs and an RBI, and Nick Delgado added two hits and three runs.

Pascaul was credited with the victory after pitching one scoreless inning with three strikeouts. Bakersfields pitching staff held California City scoreless and struck out 16 batters overall. Jonathan Fleckenstein, Zach Zareva, Jordan Grader, Zack Kamerman, Nick Vehlewald, Luebcke, Pascaul, C. Rocker, Sonny Cortez and Bryan Kloppe combined to allow six hits and one walk.

Yardbirds Use Early Outburst to Defeat Train Robbers

Jul 25 2018 12:00AM

July 25 2018 The High Desert Yardbi

July 25 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. High Desert collected 18 hits and scored four runs in the first inning before adding another run in the second to take an early 5-0 lead. The Yardbirds also scored once in the eighth and once in the ninth, while Bakersfield scored in the fifth and ninth innings.

Shane Brown drove in two runs for High Desert and went 2-for-3. Aaron Cook and Travis Holm each had three hits, with Cook adding an RBI and Holm scoring once and driving in a run. Daniel Diaz contributed four hits and an RBI, while Creigton Ubides also drove in a run. High Desert�s scoring included doubles by Ronnie Grant and Jason Johnson-Wilcoxson, and the Yardbirds stole two bases as a team.

Diaz earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing nine hits and two runs, both earned, while striking out 10 and walking three over nine innings. He threw 138 pitches, 90 for strikes. Michael Elwell took the loss for Bakersfield after allowing five earned runs on nine hits in four innings. Bakersfield�s Sonny Cortez and Tobias Moreno each drove in a run, while Moreno had two hits and a stolen base.

Train Robbers Roll Past Yardbirds 14-2

Jul 24 2018 12:00AM

July 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 14-2 after combining 15 hits with scoring in seven innings. Bakersfield scored twice in the first, then added one run in the second, one in the third, three in the fourth and one in the fifth. The Train Robbers added two runs in the eighth and four more in the ninth to pull away.

Kyle Bonicki led Bakersfield with three hits, three RBI and a home run. Sonny Cortez went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double, while Steve Pascaul and C. Rocker each drove in two and added doubles. Jesse Baker and Tobias Moreno each scored three runs, and Rob Lain scored twice while also contributing a hit.

Rob Lain earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing four hits and two earned runs in seven innings. He walked one and struck out four. Jordan Grader and Zack Kamerman each worked a scoreless inning to finish the victory.

High Desert scored twice in the first inning but was held scoreless thereafter. Ronnie Grant had two of the Yardbirds six hits, while Aaron Cook and Jason Johnson-Wilcoxson each drove in a run. Adolfo Espinoza took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and eight runs seven earned in 5.1 innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-4

Jul 23 2018 12:00AM

July 23 2018 The Monterey Amberjack

July 23 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-4 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Monterey collected nine hits and scored in the first third fifth and ninth innings while Bakersfield finished with six hits and scored in the first fourth and eighth.

Monterey center fielder K. Connolly led the offense by going 3-for-5 with three runs and a double. Jeremy Glore added two hits and scored once while Cutter McDowell and Thomas Prospero each contributed a hit and a run. Monterey also stole three bases as a team with Connolly recording two and Glore one.

Bakersfield catcher Jesse Baker went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Kyle Bonicki added a double and drove in a run while Brett Balkan scored twice and drew two walks. The Train Robbers committed three errors compared with two for Monterey.

Donnie Speranza earned the win after allowing five hits and three runs in seven innings with one walk and three strikeouts. Andrew Arnold worked one inning and allowed one run while James Prockish closed the game with a scoreless ninth to earn the save. Jesse Remington took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering seven hits and five runs in 5.1 innings with three walks and nine strikeouts.

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Jul 22 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 7/22/2018 at Balsitis Park

Brandon Anderson stars as the California City Whiptails defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-7

Jul 21 2018 12:00AM

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Jul 20 2018 12:00AM

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This game was played on 7/20/2018 at Balsitis Park

Whiptails Use Late Surge to Defeat Train Robbers 6-2

Jul 19 2018 12:00AM

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July 19 2018 The California City Whiptails defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. California City finished with nine hits and scored once in the first inning before adding three runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh. Bakersfield collected both of its runs in the eighth inning and was held scoreless in the other eight innings.

Wardy Polanco led the Whiptails with three hits in five at-bats, while Tino Mention had two hits, two runs and a walk. Peter Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, and Ryan Rodriguez delivered a triple and three RBI. Nick Snyder added an RBI for California City.

Rich Edwards earned the win after allowing six hits and no runs in six innings, with one strikeout and no walks. Brandon Anderson and Jack Finnegan each worked a scoreless inning, and Javier Taylor allowed two runs, one earned, in the seventh. Bakersfield starter Jesse Remington took the loss after giving up five hits and four earned runs in 5.1 innings while striking out seven.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 8-4

Jul 18 2018 12:00AM

July 18 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 18 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the High Desert Yardbirds 8-4 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield trailed 4-2 entering the eighth before completing the comeback. The Train Robbers finished with 10 hits and no errors, while High Desert collected 12 hits and committed two errors.

High Desert scored once in the first, third, fourth and seventh innings. Demetrius Moorer went 2-for-5 with a run and an RBI, while Kent Blackstone had three hits, including a double, and Jason Johnson-Wilcoxson went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI. Eric Schneider added two hits and an RBI for the Yardbirds.

Bakersfield�s late offense included two hits and an RBI from Peter Yorgen, two hits and an RBI from Nick Delgado, and two RBIs from Brett Balkan. Nick Vehlewald contributed an RBI single as a pinch hitter, while Kyle Bonicki and Sonny Cortez each scored a run.

Chris Danielson earned the win for Bakersfield after pitching one scoreless inning without allowing a hit. Dylan Porter worked four innings and allowed three runs on eight hits, while Jordan Grader pitched two innings and surrendered one run. High Desert starter Kade Wagner struck out six and allowed two runs, none earned, over 6.1 innings, but Harold Myles took the loss after giving up three earned runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 4-3

Jul 17 2018 12:00AM

July 17 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 17 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers held off the High Desert Yardbirds 4-3 at Adelanto Stadium. Bakersfield scored three runs in the first inning and added another in the second to take an early 4-2 lead before High Desert pulled within one run in the fourth. Both teams finished with nine hits and neither committed an error.

Brett Balkan led Bakersfield with three hits and two runs, while Steve Pascaul added two hits. Bobby Webb drove in two runs, and B. Luebcke contributed a double and an RBI. High Desert�s Kent Blackstone hit a three-run home run, and Shane Brown collected three hits. Ronnie Grant scored twice and doubled for the Yardbirds.

Zack Kamerman earned the win after allowing six hits and three earned runs in five innings, walking five and striking out one. Jonathan Fleckenstein pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and Zach Williams worked a scoreless ninth for the save. High Desert starter Gregg Gausden took the loss despite striking out four over six innings; he allowed seven hits and four earned runs.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 6-1

Jul 16 2018 12:00AM

July 16 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 16 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 6-1, collecting 11 hits while limiting High Desert to five. Bakersfield scored twice in the second inning, added a run in the third and broke the game open with three runs in the seventh. High Desert�s only run came in the eighth inning. Bakersfield committed two errors and High Desert had three.

Steve Pascaul, Nick Vehlewald, Kyle Bonicki and Michael Elwell each recorded two hits for Bakersfield. Bonicki scored once and drove in a run, while Peter Yorgen and Tobias Moreno also had an RBI. Brett Balkan added an RBI, and Pascaul reached twice with a double and a walk. High Desert�s Aaron Cook and Eric Olivo each had two hits, with Jason Johnson-Wilcoxson recording the Yardbirds� only RBI.

Elwell earned the win after allowing five hits and one run over eight innings, striking out eight without issuing a walk. Zach Zareva completed the game with a scoreless ninth inning. High Desert starter Travis Holm took the loss despite pitching eight innings; he allowed 11 hits and six runs, four earned, while walking three and striking out four.

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 11-4

Jul 15 2018 12:00AM

July 15 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 15 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored 11 unanswered runs across the final four innings to defeat the Monterey Amberjacks 11-4. Bakersfield collected 12 hits without committing an error while Monterey finished with nine hits and no errors.

Nick Vehlewald powered the Train Robbers with three hits three runs and seven RBI including three home runs. Kyle Bonicki added a triple and three RBI while Nick Delgado had two hits and an RBI. Brett Balkan and Steve Pascaul each scored twice and recorded two hits.

Monterey scored twice in the first inning and held a 2-0 lead until Bakersfield broke through for two runs in the sixth. The Train Robbers added three runs in the seventh one in the eighth and five in the ninth. Dynas Doud drove in two runs for Monterey and Jeremy Glore added an RBI.

Jonathan Fleckenstein earned the win after allowing no hits or runs in 1.2 innings. Bakersfield starter Rob Lain worked 5.1 innings and allowed seven hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts. Ian Jones took the loss for Monterey after giving up seven hits and five earned runs in 6.2 innings while striking out six.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-3

Jul 14 2018 12:00AM

July 14 2018 The Monterey Amberjack

July 14 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-3, scoring five unanswered runs across the second through fifth innings before holding Bakersfield scoreless over the final three frames. Monterey collected 10 hits to Bakersfield�s eight and committed one error while the Train Robbers played error-free baseball.

Monterey took a 3-0 lead in the second inning, added a run in the fourth and another in the fifth. Dynas Doud went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs and two RBIs, while Jordan Gray finished 2-for-3 with a home run, one run and two RBIs. James Prockish added two hits, and Jeremy Glore contributed a hit and an RBI. Bakersfield answered with three runs in the sixth, highlighted by Peter Yorgen�s two-hit, two-RBI performance and a home run. Brett Balkan and B. Luebcke also had two hits apiece for the Train Robbers.

Gray earned the win after allowing eight hits and three earned runs in six innings, with five walks and four strikeouts. D. Speranza worked two scoreless innings, and Prockish recorded the save with a scoreless ninth that included two strikeouts. Bakersfield starter Jesse Remington took the loss after surrendering five runs on nine hits in 4.2 innings, while Jonathan Fleckenstein struck out four in two scoreless innings of relief.

Monterey Amberjacks Shut Out Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-0 July 13 2018

Jul 13 2018 12:00AM

July 13 2018 The Monterey Amberjack

July 13 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-0 at Sollectio Park, scoring once in the third inning, once in the fourth and once in the seventh. Monterey finished with seven hits while Bakersfield was held to three.

Jake Harford delivered a complete-game shutout for Monterey, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out six over nine innings. Harford faced 34 batters and threw 83 strikes in 133 pitches. Dylan Porter took the loss for Bakersfield after allowing three runs on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts in six innings.

Cutter McDowell led Monterey with two hits, one run and one RBI. Dynas Doud and Trevor Westmoreland also drove in runs, with Doud scoring once and Westmoreland scoring once while adding a walk. Ronald Jackson and Jeremy Glore each had one hit for the Amberjacks, who kept Bakersfield scoreless throughout the game.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-8

Jul 12 2018 12:00AM

July 12 2018 The Monterey Amberjack

July 12 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks rallied past the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-8 at Hollister Memorial Park. Monterey collected 12 hits and held off Bakersfield after the Train Robbers scored eight runs over the sixth and seventh innings. Bakersfield finished with nine hits and neither team committed an error.

Monterey built a 6-0 lead through five innings with two runs in the first and two each in the fourth and fifth. Bakersfield answered with three runs in the sixth and five in the seventh to take an 8-7 advantage. The Amberjacks responded with two runs in the eighth and then held Bakersfield scoreless in the ninth.

Cutter Mcdowell went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI for Monterey. James Prockish added a 3-for-4 performance with a home run and two RBI, while Ronald Jackson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three stolen bases. For Bakersfield, Kyle Bonicki hit a home run and drove in four runs, and C. Rocker and B. Luebcke each had two hits.

Jake Samson earned the win for Monterey after allowing six hits and five earned runs in 2.1 innings. Ian Jones recorded the save with one scoreless inning. Bakersfield starter Zack Kamerman worked five innings and allowed eight hits and six runs, five earned, while Zach Williams took the loss after surrendering two runs in one inning.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past California City 9-7

Jul 11 2018 12:00AM

July 11 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 11 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the California City Whiptails 9-7 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield finished with 14 hits and no errors while California City collected 11 hits and committed three errors.

California City led 3-2 after six innings and opened the seventh with four runs to take a 7-2 advantage. Bakersfield answered with five runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game and added two more runs in the eighth for the decisive margin.

Jesse Baker went 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI for Bakersfield. C. Rocker had two hits and three RBI while Steve Pascaul added two hits and one RBI. For California City Eli Roundtree went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI and Tino Mention collected three hits and one RBI.

Jordan Grader earned the win after pitching a scoreless inning. Zach Williams recorded the save with a hitless inning and two strikeouts. Michael Elwell allowed three runs on seven hits over four innings and struck out four for Bakersfield while California City starter Ty Rowe surrendered six runs on 11 hits in 6.2 innings. Kyle Porter was charged with the loss after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Train Robbers Edge Whiptails 5-4 in 10 Innings

Jul 10 2018 12:00AM

July 10 2018 The Bakersfield Train

July 10 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 5-4 in 10 innings. Bakersfield collected 11 hits without an error, while California City finished with three hits and one error.

California City scored once in the second inning and twice in the eighth to take a 3-1 lead. Bakersfield answered with three runs in the sixth, and the teams exchanged a run in the 10th before the Train Robbers secured the victory.

Rob Lain led Bakersfield with three hits in three at-bats and drove in a run. C. Rocker added two hits and two RBIs, while Kyle Bonicki had two hits and scored twice. Bakersfield also received one hit apiece from Brett Balkan, Nick Vehlewald, Tobias Moreno and Bobby Webb.

Nick Snyder hit a home run for California City and finished with one hit and one RBI. Eli Roundtree added a double and an RBI, while Hunter Villanueva and Scott Stetson also drove in runs.

Rob Lain pitched six innings for Bakersfield, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out nine. Zach Williams earned the win with 1.2 scoreless innings and four strikeouts, and Jonathan Fleckenstein recorded the save with a scoreless inning and three strikeouts. Albert Neff worked 5.1 innings for California City, allowing seven hits and three earned runs, while Tomas Gutierrez took the loss after allowing three hits and one run in one inning.

Train Robbers Use Five Run Surge to Defeat Whiptails

Jul 9 2018 12:00AM

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July 9 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 10-4 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield collected 16 hits and scored twice in each of the second through sixth innings after California City took an early 1-0 lead in the first. The Whiptails added a run in the fourth and two in the seventh, but Bakersfield held them scoreless in the final two innings.

Brett Balkan went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and one RBI for Bakersfield, while B. Luebcke also scored three times and went 2-for-3 with two walks and one RBI. C. Rocker, Steve Pascaul, Bobby Webb, Peter Yorgen and Jesse Remington each drove in a run, with Remington adding two hits and two RBIs. California City received two hits from Tino Mention, Wardy Polanco and Hunter Villanueva. Polanco scored twice and drove in a run, while Carson Lee collected one hit and two RBIs.

Remington earned the win after allowing nine hits and four earned runs in six innings, with one walk and six strikeouts. Chad Bennett and Jonathan Fleckenstein combined for three scoreless relief innings. Javier Taylor took the loss for California City after surrendering 11 hits and eight runs, seven earned, in 4 2/3 innings; he walked five and struck out three. The Whiptails committed one error and Bakersfield committed two. The box score notes that California City protested the game in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 9-4

Jul 8 2018 12:00AM

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July 8 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 9-4 at Adelanto Stadium. Bakersfield collected 11 hits and scored in the third sixth seventh and ninth innings while holding High Desert to nine hits and four runs.

Bakersfield broke open a close game with a five-run seventh inning after High Desert had scored three times in the eighth. Jesse Baker hit a home run and drove in one run while Brett Balkan had two hits and two RBIs. Nick Vehlewald added two hits including a triple and an RBI and Steve Pascaul drove in two runs. Kyle Bonicki had two hits including a double and stole two bases.

Dylan Porter earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing four runs on eight hits in 7.2 innings with one walk and four strikeouts. Zach Zareva and Chris Danielson combined for 1.1 scoreless innings in relief. High Desert starter Adolfo Espinoza allowed one run on four hits with four walks and six strikeouts over five innings while Jalen Byrd was charged with the loss. Eric Schneider led the Yardbirds with three hits and an RBI.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 8-7

Jul 7 2018 12:00AM

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July 7 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers overcame a late deficit to defeat the High Desert Yardbirds 8-7 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield trailed 7-3 after High Desert scored three runs in the seventh inning, but the Train Robbers answered with five runs in the eighth to take the lead. Bakersfield finished with 11 hits while High Desert collected eight.

Kyle Bonicki led the Train Robbers with two hits, two runs and two RBI. Steve Pascaul and Bobby Webb each drove in two runs, while Nick Vehlewald added an RBI. Brett Balkan went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored. Shane Brown supplied High Desert�s only home run, a two-run shot, and finished with one hit, one run and two RBI. Jason Johnson-Wilcoxson had two hits and three RBI, while Demetrius Moorer went 3-for-5 with three runs and two stolen bases.

Alex Hamilton earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing one hit and no runs in 1.2 innings, and Zach Williams recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Zack Kamerman started for the Train Robbers and allowed seven runs, four earned, on seven hits in 6.1 innings. High Desert starter Kade Wagner worked seven innings and allowed three runs on eight hits with four walks and two strikeouts, but Kyle Sanford was charged with the loss after surrendering five runs in two-thirds of an inning. Bakersfield manager Bryan Kloppe was ejected in the top of the seventh.

Train Robbers Hold Off Yardbirds 4-2

Jul 6 2018 12:00AM

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July 6 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 4-2 at Adelanto Stadium. Bakersfield scored single runs in the second and third innings before adding one run in the sixth and another in the seventh. High Desert answered with one run in the third and one in the sixth but could not complete the comeback. The Train Robbers finished with eight hits while the Yardbirds collected six.

Brett Balkan and Jesse Baker led Bakersfield at the plate with two hits apiece. Balkan drove in a run and drew two walks, while Baker added two RBI and a double. Bobby Webb and Nick Vehlewald each scored a run, and Billy Pugh and Kyle Bonicki also contributed hits. High Desert�s Ronnie Grant and Aaron Cook each had two hits, with Cook recording an RBI. Andrew Calderone added a double and drove in the Yardbirds� other run.

Michael Elwell earned the win after allowing one earned run on four hits in five innings while striking out seven and walking two. Chad Bennett, Jonathan Fleckenstein and John Chalupa combined to cover the next three innings, and Zach Williams recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Gregg Gausden took the loss for High Desert despite allowing only two earned runs on seven hits in six innings; he struck out two and walked five.

Bakersfield�s four-run performance established a 3-1 lead through six innings, and the Train Robbers added an insurance run in the seventh. High Desert managed just one hit and no runs over the final three innings as Bakersfield secured the 4-2 victory.

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 10-6

Jul 5 2018 12:00AM

July 5 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

July 5 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 10-6 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield outhit High Desert 16-8 and built its lead with a four-run third inning and a two-run fifth. The Train Robbers added two runs in the eighth to secure the win after High Desert trimmed the margin with two runs in the sixth and three more across the eighth and ninth.

Brett Balkan led Bakersfield by going 4-for-5 with four runs and one RBI. Steve Pascaul collected four hits in five at-bats and drove in two runs, while Kyle Bonicki went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI. Nick Delgado added two hits, two walks and two RBI, and Rob Lain contributed two hits and an RBI.

Rob Lain earned the victory after allowing three runs two earned on six hits in six innings with five strikeouts and three walks. Jonathan Fleckenstein recorded the save with one strikeout in one-third of an inning. Travis Holm took the loss for High Desert after surrendering eight runs seven earned on 13 hits in five innings. Jason Johnson-Wilcoxson and Darrin Teson each had two hits for the Yardbirds, while Demetrius Moorer drove in two runs.

California City Whiptails Blank Train Robbers 6-0

Jul 4 2018 12:00AM

July 4 2018 The California City Whi

July 4 2018 The California City Whiptails scored twice in each of the seventh eighth and ninth innings to defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-0. California City finished with an 11-3 advantage in hits and held Bakersfield scoreless throughout the game.

Wardy Polanco led the Whiptails with three hits and a run scored. Garrett Totty went 2-for-5 with a double an RBI and a run, while Eli Roundtree added two hits two RBI and a run. Carson Lee and Nick Snyder also drove in runs for California City. The Whiptails recorded four doubles and a triple but no home runs.

Javier Taylor earned the win after allowing one hit and three walks while striking out four in six scoreless innings. Tyus Adkins worked a scoreless seventh, and Jack Finnegan followed with two hitless innings and three strikeouts to complete the shutout.

J. Remington kept Bakersfield scoreless for five innings while striking out nine, but Jonathan Fleckenstein was charged with the loss after allowing two runs in two innings. Chris Danielson and Chad Bennett each surrendered two runs as California City pulled away late.

Sam Lynn Ballpark looks to install a new scoreboard

Jul 3 2018 12:00AM

Sam Lynn Ballpark is going to install a new scoreboard in left field. The original scoreboard will remain intact but is no longer operational. We are seeking 5 sponsors to be involved in this process. It is not possible to repair the existing scoreboard. We are looking to install scoreboard with MPH like the White sands Pupfish in the Pecos League. If you are interested in being involved visit http://www.SamLynnBallpark.com or contact us at Bakersfield@pecosleague.com

Ruidoso Osos Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-6

Jul 3 2018 12:00AM

July 3 2018 The Ruidoso Osos overca

July 3 2018 The Ruidoso Osos overcame an early deficit with a seven-run rally over the final three innings to defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-6. Bakersfield led 5-1 after four innings, but Ruidoso scored five times in the seventh and three more in the eighth to take control. Both teams finished with 11 hits, while the Osos committed one error and the Train Robbers made four.

Dillon Fahr and Brock Hartley each went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Ruidoso. Jose Fernandez scored twice and went 1-for-4, while D. Reddy went 2-for-4 with a run, an RBI, a walk and a stolen base. Christian Triplett added a hit, a run, an RBI and two walks, and Jesus Grimaldo doubled and had two hits.

Bakersfield received a home run from B. Pugh, who went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Jesse Baker drove in two runs, while Steve Pascaul and Nick Delgado each added an RBI. Brett Balkan and Tobias Moreno contributed doubles in the Train Robbers 11-hit effort.

Dylan Yankle earned the win for Ruidoso after allowing nine hits and five earned runs in six innings, with five walks and four strikeouts. Brett Youngblood and Matt Kerin each worked a scoreless inning, with Kerin recording the save. Dylan Porter took the loss for Bakersfield despite allowing only one earned run in 6.2 innings; he gave up seven hits, walked three and struck out four. Alex Hamilton was charged with three runs in one-third of an inning.

Ruidoso Osos Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-5

Jul 2 2018 12:00AM

July 2 2018 The Ruidoso Osos rallie

July 2 2018 The Ruidoso Osos rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Bakersfield Train Robbers in 11 innings. Bakersfield scored twice in the first inning, but Ruidoso answered with two runs in the eighth, three in the 10th and two in the 11th. The Train Robbers added three runs in the 10th but could not complete the comeback.

Christian Triplett led Ruidoso with three hits and two RBI. Travis Smith went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a home run, while Nick Wagner added two hits. Dillon Fahr contributed a triple and an RBI, and Jesus Grimaldo doubled as the Osos finished with 11 hits.

Steve Pascaul and Peter Yorgen each had two hits for Bakersfield. Tobias Moreno drove in a run, while Kyle Bonicki and Jesse Baker also collected RBI. The Train Robbers had seven hits and drew 10 walks but left 16 runners on base.

Zack Kamerman held Ruidoso to two runs on five hits over 7 1/3 innings for Bakersfield. Ruidoso starter Darrin Pittman allowed two runs on four hits in six innings. Skyler Henderson earned the win after allowing three runs in two innings, and Victor Flores recorded the save with a scoreless 11th inning and two strikeouts.

Train Robbers Pull Away From Amberjacks 8-2

Jun 30 2018 12:00AM

June 30 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 30 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored in four consecutive innings from the third through the seventh and defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 8-2. Bakersfield outhit Monterey 10-3 and improved its record to 38-26, while Monterey fell to 20-43. Bakersfield took the lead with two runs in the third inning, added one in the fourth and two in the fifth before breaking the game open with three runs in the seventh. Monterey scored both of its runs in the second inning but was held scoreless over the final seven frames. Nick Vehlewald went 2-for-2 with three runs scored and three walks for Bakersfield. Brett Balkan also collected two hits, while Rob Lain went 2-for-2 with a run scored and two RBI. Jesse Baker drove in two runs, and Tobias Moreno and Kyle Bonicki added one RBI apiece. Monterey�s Dynas Doud had the team�s only extra-base hit with a double and drove in one run. Lain earned the win after allowing three hits and two runs, with two earned, in seven innings. He struck out 10 and walked two. Michael Elwell and John Chalupa each worked a scoreless inning in relief. Alejandro Rodriguez took the loss for Monterey after surrendering six hits and five runs, four earned, in five innings while striking out three and walking six.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Beat Tucson Saguaros 8-2

Jun 29 2018 12:00AM

June 29 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 29 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Tucson Saguaros 8-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield collected 12 hits and scored twice in the first inning, five times in the second and once in the third to build an 8-0 lead. Tucson answered with two runs in the third and was held scoreless thereafter.

Brett Balkan led Bakersfield with three hits and three runs, while Tobias Moreno, Steve Pascaul, Nick Vehlewald and Kyle Bonicki each recorded two hits. Pascaul drove in two runs, and Nick Delgado contributed a double and an RBI. Vehlewald also had an RBI. Tucson�s Jay Stout went 3-for-4, and Corey Davis Jr. had a double and scored once.

Alex Dandridge earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing six hits and two runs, one earned, in seven innings. He walked one and struck out five. Chad Bennett and L. Samson each worked a scoreless inning in relief. Tucson starter Kyle Atkinson took the loss after surrendering eight runs, six earned, on eight hits in five innings, with five walks and four strikeouts. Austin Hoffman followed with three scoreless innings.

Tucson Saguaros Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-2 June 28 2018

Jun 28 2018 12:00AM

June 28 2018 The Tucson Saguaros de

June 28 2018 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Tucson scored three runs in the second inning, added two in the fifth and closed the game with two more in the ninth. Bakersfield scored once in the second and once in the seventh.

Charlie Padilla led Tucson�s 13-hit attack by going 3-for-5 with two runs. Kevin Carr, B. Damon and Willie Ethington each collected two hits, while Lawrence Chavez drove in two runs. Jaquese Moore, Damon, Tatum Hendrix and Corey Davis Jr. also had RBIs for the Saguaros, who finished with six total RBIs and nine runners left on base.

Hendrix earned the win after allowing four hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings. Only one of the runs was earned, and he struck out seven while walking five. Benjamin Avala recorded one out before MJ Villegas completed the victory with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one for the save.

Bakersfield was held to five hits, with Tobias Moreno collecting two hits and scoring both Train Robbers runs. Blane Swift had a double and an RBI, while Kyle Bonicki also drove in a run. Jesse Remington took the loss after giving up seven hits and three earned runs in four innings. Bakersfield manager Bryan Kloppe was ejected in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Train Robbers Hold Off Saguaros 11-9

Jun 27 2018 12:00AM

June 27 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 27 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers held off the Tucson Saguaros 11-9 in a high-scoring game. Bakersfield collected 13 hits and overcame a 2-0 deficit after three innings to secure the victory while Tucson finished with 14 hits and three errors.

Bakersfield seized control with five runs in the fourth inning and added three more in the fifth to take an 8-2 lead. Tucson answered with a run in the eighth and four in the ninth, but the Train Robbers� three-run eighth inning provided enough cushion to preserve the win.

Kyle Bonicki led Bakersfield with three hits and two RBI. Tobias Moreno went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Peter Yorgen and Jesse Baker each drove in two runs. For Tucson, Austin Hoffman had a game-high four hits and three RBI, and Corey Davis Jr. added two hits and two RBI. Tucson also received two hits from Jaquese Moore and Kevin Baron.

Dylan Porter earned the win after allowing nine hits and four runs in six innings with two strikeouts and three walks. Michael Elwell and Chris Danielson each worked a scoreless inning, with Danielson recording the save. Kale Fultz took the loss for Tucson after allowing 10 hits and eight runs in five innings, though only five runs were earned. Chris Danielson struck out two in two-thirds of an inning to close the game.

Train Robbers Power Past Saguaros 10-1

Jun 26 2018 12:00AM

June 26 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 26 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored in five innings and defeated the Tucson Saguaros 10-1 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield finished with 13 hits and took control with two runs in the second inning followed by single runs in the third and sixth and three-run rallies in the fourth and seventh. Tucson scored its only run in the sixth and finished with five hits and three errors.

Nick Delgado led Bakersfield with two hits and four RBI, while Steve Pascaul went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Tobias Moreno added two hits, two runs and one RBI, and Brett Balkan collected two hits and scored twice. Kyle Bonicki also had two hits and an RBI. Bakersfield recorded doubles from Pascaul Peter Yorgen and Moreno.

Zack Kamerman earned the win for the Train Robbers after allowing one run on five hits in seven innings. He walked none and struck out two. Chris Danielson and Jordan Grader each worked a scoreless inning to complete the five-hit effort. Tucson starter Skylar Sylvester took the loss after surrendering seven runs six earned on 11 hits in six innings.

Train Robbers Use Big Third Inning to Defeat Osos 10-1

Jun 25 2018 12:00AM

June 25 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 25 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Ruidoso Osos 10-1 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield scored twice in the second inning and erupted for six runs in the third to take control after Ruidoso opened the game with a run in the first. The Train Robbers added two runs in the eighth and finished with 12 hits while holding the Osos to nine.

Rob Lain led Bakersfield on both sides of the ball. The winning pitcher allowed one run on eight hits over eight innings with one walk and two strikeouts, and he went 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Zach Zareva pitched a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout.

Bakersfield received two hits and three RBI from B. Butcher, while Jesse Baker went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Kyle Bonicki added two hits, two RBI and a double, and Tobias Moreno had two hits, including a double. Ruidosos Travis Smith collected three hits in four at-bats, and Connor Arcobasso had two hits.

Ruidoso starter Steve Leavitt took the loss after allowing eight earned runs on seven hits in two innings with four walks and one strikeout. Peyton White followed with five scoreless innings and seven strikeouts, but Bakersfields early offensive burst proved decisive.

Train Robbers Use Early Surge to Defeat Yardbirds 7-1

Jun 24 2018 12:00AM

June 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 7-1 after scoring in the first third and seventh innings. Bakersfield built a 2-0 lead in the opening inning, added three runs in the third and finished the scoring with two runs in the seventh. High Desert scored its only run in the third inning. The Train Robbers collected 10 hits while the Yardbirds had two.

Steve Pascaul drove in four runs for Bakersfield. Nick Vehlewald added three RBI and hit a home run, while Nick Delgado went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Brett Balkan and Blane Swift each recorded two hits, and Peter Yorgen added two hits and an RBI. Vehlewald also had a run scored.

Alex Dandridge earned the win with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out five and walking two. Jordan Norton took the loss for High Desert after allowing seven runs on 10 hits in seven innings, with two strikeouts and two walks.

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 12-8

Jun 24 2018 12:00AM

June 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 12-8 after scoring in four different innings at Adelanto Stadium. Bakersfield collected 11 hits and took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning before adding one run in the fourth, four in the fifth and four more in the eighth. High Desert answered with six runs in the fourth and one each in the fifth and sixth but could not complete the comeback.

Nick Vehlewald powered the Train Robbers offense with two hits, two runs and six RBI, including a home run. B. Butcher also had two hits and a double, while Nick Delgado and Tobias Moreno each collected two hits. Jesse Baker drove in two runs, and Peter Yorgen added an RBI. High Desert produced 14 hits, led by Jason Johnson-Wilcoxsons four-hit performance and Eric Schneiders two hits and two RBI.

Chris Danielson earned the win for Bakersfield with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and striking out one. Michael Elwell worked three innings and struck out eight while allowing three runs, and Jonathan Fleckenstein surrendered five earned runs in three innings. High Desert starter Gregg Gausden allowed eight earned runs in five innings, while Avery Brandon took the loss after giving up four runs in one inning.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 8-3

Jun 23 2018 12:00AM

June 23 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 23 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 8-3 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield finished with 14 hits while limiting High Desert to five hits.

High Desert scored twice in the first inning and added another run in the sixth, but Bakersfield answered with one run in each of the first two innings before breaking through for three runs in the fifth. The Train Robbers added three more runs in the eighth to secure the victory.

Nick Delgado led Bakersfield with four hits in five at-bats and scored twice. Blane Swift went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, while Kyle Bonicki and Jesse Baker each drove in two runs. Brett Balkan reached base three times with two walks and scored twice.

Jesse Remington earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing five hits and three runs with one earned run, one walk and three strikeouts over nine innings. High Desert starter Kyle Chavez took the loss after allowing 10 hits and five runs in six innings, with two earned runs, four walks and three strikeouts.

Train Robbers Pull Away in 16-5 Win

Jun 22 2018 12:00AM

June 22 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 22 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 16-5 behind a 16-hit attack. Bakersfield scored in seven of nine innings and broke the game open with a six-run fourth inning before adding four runs in the seventh. California City finished with nine hits and committed four errors.

Blane Swift went 3-for-5 with five runs scored and two RBI for Bakersfield. Jesse Baker added four hits in six at-bats with two home runs and four RBI, while Steve Pascaul went 2-for-6 with three RBI. Dylan Porter also homered and drove in a run, and Bakersfield received additional home runs from Swift and Baker.

California City was led by Johnny Abbaduscky and Eli Roundtree, who each collected three hits. Roundtree hit a home run and two doubles while driving in two runs, accounting for two of the Whiptails five runs. California City scored twice in both the second and third innings, but Bakersfield answered with seven runs across the third and fourth to take control.

Porter earned the win after allowing six hits and four earned runs in seven innings, striking out five and walking two. Chris Danielson worked 1.1 innings and Jordan Grader recorded the final two outs for Bakersfield. Javier Taylor took the loss for California City after surrendering six runs in three innings.

Whiptails Power Past Train Robbers 15-4

Jun 21 2018 12:00AM

June 21 2018 The California City Wh

June 21 2018 The California City Whiptails defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 15-4 after collecting 17 hits and scoring in five innings. California City broke through with four runs in the second inning, added three in the fourth, one in the fifth and one in the sixth before putting the game out of reach with a six-run seventh. Bakersfield scored once in the third and fourth innings and once in the fifth before being held scoreless over the final four innings.

Hunter Villanueva went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two walks for the Whiptails. Jordan Dicks added three hits and two RBI, while Nick Snyder went 2-for-6 with a home run and two RBI. Johnny Abbaduscky and Ryan Rodriguez also collected three hits apiece, and Mark Demko scored three runs while going 2-for-4. California City stole three bases as a team, including two by Dicks.

Rich Edwards earned the win after allowing 11 hits and four runs, three earned, in eight innings. He walked one and struck out three before Jack Finnegan worked a scoreless ninth with one strikeout. Zack Kamerman took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering seven runs, one earned, on eight hits in four innings. Jordan Grader allowed two runs in two innings and Zach Zareva gave up six runs, five earned, in one inning.

Nick Vehlewald led Bakersfield with three hits and two RBI, including a home run. Blane Swift and Nick Delgado each had two hits, while Steve Pascaul drove in a run. Bakersfield finished with 11 hits and committed six errors, compared with one error by California City.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 9-7

Jun 20 2018 12:00AM

June 20 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 20 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers rallied for a 9-7 victory over the Monterey Amberjacks, overcoming a four-run Monterey seventh inning to finish with 17 hits. Bakersfield committed three errors but erased a 7-3 deficit with three runs in the bottom of the seventh and three more in the eighth. Monterey finished with 11 hits and one error.

Blane Swift led Bakersfield with four hits, three runs and two RBI. Tobias Moreno and Brett Balkan each added three hits, with two RBI for Moreno and one for Balkan. Sonny Cortez had two hits, two walks and two RBI, while Peter Yorgen contributed two hits and two RBI. Bakersfield collected seven doubles, including two each by Swift and Balkan.

Monterey received three hits from Cutter McDowell and Ronald Jackson. McDowell also scored twice and hit four doubles, while Jackson drove in two runs. Dynas Doud added two RBI, and Monterey scored one run in each of the second, third and fourth innings before breaking through with four in the seventh.

Jonathan Fleckenstein earned the win after allowing one hit in 1.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout. Rob Lain started for Bakersfield and worked 6.2 innings, allowing seven runs, four earned, on nine hits while striking out three. Alejandro Rodriguez held Bakersfield to one earned run over five innings, but Thomas Prospero took the loss after allowing three runs in one inning.

Bakersfield Uses Five Run Seventh to Defeat Monterey

Jun 19 2018 12:00AM

June 19 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 19 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Monterey Amberjacks at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield improved to 38-26 while Monterey fell to 20-43 after the Amberjacks opened the game with three runs in the first inning.

Peter Yorgen�s two-run home run helped Bakersfield answer with two runs in the third. The Train Robbers then broke the game open with five runs in the seventh inning, taking a 7-3 lead that held through the finish. Bakersfield collected 10 hits and six walks, while Monterey had six hits and four walks.

Yorgen went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. Jesse Baker added two hits and two RBI, while Steve Pascaul and Brett Balkan each had two hits. Nick Vehlewald and pinch-hitter B. Butcher also drove in runs for Bakersfield. James Prockish recorded Monterey�s lone RBI, and Trevor Westmoreland had two of the Amberjacks� six hits.

Alex Dandridge allowed four hits and three runs in six innings, with one earned run, four walks and seven strikeouts. Chris Danielson earned the win after pitching a scoreless seventh with one hit and one strikeout, and Jonathan Fleckenstein finished with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Ian Jones took the loss for Monterey after allowing seven hits and five earned runs in six innings.

Train Robbers Beat Amberjacks 5-2

Jun 18 2018 12:00AM

June 18 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 18 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 5-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield outhit Monterey 12-4, with both teams committing one error.

Bakersfield broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the fifth inning and added another in the sixth. The Train Robbers extended their lead with two runs in the seventh, while Monterey answered with one run in the seventh and one in the eighth. Bakersfield held on for the victory without batting in the bottom of the ninth.

Sonny Cortez led the Train Robbers with three hits, a run and an RBI. Nick Delgado went 2-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and a walk, while Steve Pascaul added two hits, a run and an RBI. Jesse Baker and Peter Yorgen each drove in a run, and Cortez and Pascaul each recorded a double.

Jesse Remington earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing four hits and two runs, one earned, in 7.2 innings. He walked three and struck out seven. Chris Danielson recorded the save with 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out three. Monterey starter Ben Herrick took the loss after surrendering 12 hits and five earned runs in seven innings.

Train Robbers Beat Amberjacks 5-1

Jun 17 2018 12:00AM

June 17 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 17 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 5-1. Bakersfield scored twice in the first inning, added a run in the sixth and broke the game open with two more runs in the ninth. Both teams finished with 10 hits, while Bakersfield committed no errors and Monterey made one.

Steve Pascaul led the Train Robbers with three hits in five at-bats, including a double and a triple, and drove in one run. Sonny Cortez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, while Tobias Moreno added two hits. Jesse Baker contributed one hit and two RBI, and Nick Vehlewald scored once.

Dylan Porter earned the win after allowing seven hits and one earned run in six innings. He walked four and struck out three. Jonathan Fleckenstein followed with a scoreless inning, and Michael Elwell recorded the save with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out four.

Thomas Prospero had two hits and drove in Monterey�s lone run, while Ethan Skowronski collected three hits and a double. K. Connolly added two hits and scored once. Jordan Gray took the loss for the Amberjacks after giving up three runs on six hits in six innings, with seven walks and four strikeouts.

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 7-5

Jun 16 2018 12:00AM

June 16 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 16 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 7-5 after scoring three runs in the sixth inning and two more in the ninth at Sollectio Park. Bakersfield finished with 12 hits and one error, while Monterey collected 10 hits and committed four errors.

Sonny Cortez led the Train Robbers by going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI and a double. Jesse Baker added a home run and two RBI, while Brett Balkan went 2-for-5 with a run and an RBI. Steve Pascaul and Tobias Moreno also recorded two hits apiece. For Monterey, Chuck Rocker went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple, and Cutter McDowell, Thomas Prospero and Ethan Skowronski each contributed two RBI performances from the lineup.

Zack Kamerman worked seven innings for Bakersfield, allowing eight hits and four runs, three earned, while striking out seven. Jonathan Fleckenstein earned the win with 1 1/3 scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Monterey starter D. Speranza allowed seven hits and four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings, and Andrew Arnold was charged with the loss after allowing two runs in one inning.

Amberjacks Top Train Robbers 7-2

Jun 15 2018 12:00AM

June 15 2018 The Monterey Amberjack

June 15 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-2 at Sollectio Park. Monterey finished with eight hits and no errors, while Bakersfield collected seven hits and committed three errors.

Monterey took an early lead with one run in the first inning, added three in the third and scored three more in the fifth. Bakersfield scored once in the fourth and once in the seventh, but could not close the gap. Monterey�s Cutter McDowell went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one RBI and one walk. Thomas Prospero added two hits and two RBI, while Ethan Skowronski had one hit and one RBI.

Alejandro Rodriguez earned the win for Monterey after allowing six hits and two runs over seven innings. He walked two and struck out 11. Chuck Rocker completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one. Bakersfield starter Rob Lain took the loss after surrendering eight hits and seven runs over five innings, with two earned runs, two walks and three strikeouts.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Roll Past Monterey 14-8

Jun 14 2018 12:00AM

June 14 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 14 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 14-8 at Hollister Memorial Park. Bakersfield collected 21 hits and broke open a close game with a five-run seventh inning after taking a 6-5 lead through six innings. Monterey finished with 13 hits and one error while Bakersfield committed two errors.

Bobby Webb went 3-for-6 with two home runs and four RBI for Bakersfield. Jesse Baker added a 5-for-6 performance with three RBI and three runs scored while B. Butcher went 3-for-6 with two home runs two RBI and three runs. Sonny Cortez and Steve Pascaul each had three hits and Baker scored twice in the second and third innings before adding single runs in the fifth sixth seventh eighth and ninth.

Alex Dandridge earned the win after allowing 11 hits and five runs four earned over six innings. He walked five and struck out one. Chris Danielson secured the save with three innings of relief allowing two hits and three earned runs while striking out four. Ian Jones took the loss for Monterey after giving up 12 hits and five runs four earned in five innings.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 8-3

Jun 13 2018 12:00AM

June 13 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 13 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 8-3 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield collected 13 hits and played errorless baseball, while Monterey finished with 10 hits and committed three errors.

Bakersfield took an early lead with three runs in the first inning and added three more in the sixth before scoring twice in the seventh. Monterey scored once in the first, fourth and fifth innings but could not close the gap. Steve Pascaul led the Train Robbers with three hits and three RBI, while Sonny Cortez went 4-for-5 with two runs scored. Blane Swift added two hits, two walks and an RBI.

Jesse Remington earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing seven hits and three earned runs in six innings, with two walks and five strikeouts. Alex Hamilton recorded the save with three scoreless innings, giving up three hits while striking out four. Ben Herrick took the loss for Monterey after surrendering six runs, four earned, on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings.

California City Outlasts Bakersfield in 11 Innings

Jun 12 2018 12:00AM

June 12 2018 The California City Wh

June 12 2018 The California City Whiptails defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-6 in 11 innings. California City collected 16 hits and overcame a four-run Bakersfield third inning to secure the victory, while the Train Robbers finished with 10 hits.

Bakersfield took a 4-2 lead in the third, then added two runs in the sixth. California City answered with single runs in the fourth and fifth innings, tied the game with two runs in the eighth and scored the decisive run in the 11th. The Whiptails hit six home runs, including two each by Tino Mention and Nick Snyder, along with homers by Taylor Zeutenhorst and Wardy Polanco.

Mention went 3-for-6 with two runs and two RBI, while Snyder was 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI. Jordan Dicks added four hits in five at-bats, and Zeutenhorst and Polanco also drove in a run apiece. For Bakersfield, Sonny Cortez had two hits and two walks, Steve Pascaul collected two hits and two doubles, and Brett Balkan hit a home run and drove in two runs.

Javier Taylor earned the win for California City after allowing seven hits and six earned runs in six innings, with six strikeouts and four walks. The Whiptails bullpen held Bakersfield scoreless over the final five innings, with R. Edwards, Mike Melendez, Albert Neff and Tyus Adkins combining for four hits, two walks and six strikeouts. Jordan Grader took the loss for Bakersfield after giving up one run on four hits in 1.2 innings.

Train Robbers Outlast Whiptails 8-6

Jun 11 2018 12:00AM

June 11 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 11 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 8-6 in a 13-hit contest. Bakersfield overcame an early 4-1 deficit by scoring once in the second inning, three times in the fourth and twice in the seventh. California added single runs in the fifth and ninth, but Bakersfield closed out the victory with an 8-6 advantage.

Steve Pascaul led Bakersfield with three hits and three RBI, while Peter Yorgen had two hits and an RBI. Sonny Cortez scored three runs and drew three walks, and Brett Balkan went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk. California�s Scott Stetson collected four hits and scored twice, while Nick Snyder went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Taylor Zeutenhorst also homered for the Whiptails and finished with two hits and an RBI.

Zack Kamerman earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing five earned runs on eight hits in six innings, striking out five and walking two. Chris Danielson recorded the save with one inning of relief, allowing one run while striking out two. California starter Kyle Porter took the loss after giving up six runs, three earned, on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings; he walked eight and struck out two. Bakersfield finished with 13 hits and two errors, while California had 13 hits and three errors.

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 14-7

Jun 10 2018 12:00AM

June 10 2018 The Bakersfield Train

June 10 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 14-7 behind a 19-hit attack at Adelanto Stadium. Bakersfield broke a 1-1 tie with three runs in the fifth inning, added one in the sixth, and scored six in the seventh to take control. The Train Robbers added three more runs in the eighth, while High Desert scored five times in the sixth and once in the eighth.

Steve Pascaul led Bakersfield with four hits, three runs and two RBI. Brett Balkan went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, while Sonny Cortez, Bobby Webb, Rory Graf-Brennen and Tobias Moreno each collected two hits. Bakersfield also received two hits and two RBI from Bobby Webb and two hits and an RBI from Cortez. The Train Robbers totaled 19 hits and drew 10 walks.

High Desert was led by Kent Blackstone, who scored three runs and had two hits, while Aaron Cook went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Steven Longo and Shane Castro each drove in three runs, with Castro also hitting the Yardbirds� only home run. High Desert finished with nine hits and committed five errors.

Chris Danielson earned the win after allowing three runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning. Rob Lain started for Bakersfield and worked 5.1 innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out one. Jonathan Fleckenstein closed with three innings of one-run, three-hit ball to earn the save. Kade Wagner took the loss for High Desert after giving up 11 hits and five runs in six innings.

High Desert Scores Four in Ninth to Defeat Bakersfield

Jun 9 2018 12:00AM

June 9 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

June 9 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 13-8 after turning a one-run game into a five-run victory with four runs in the ninth inning. High Desert collected 14 hits and scored in six innings, while Bakersfield finished with 10 hits and 11 errors.

High Desert built an early 5-0 lead with one run in the second, three in the third and one in the fourth. Bakersfield answered with four runs in the sixth and added one in the seventh and three in the eighth to pull within 9-8, but the Yardbirds put the game away in the ninth.

Aaron Cook went 2-for-4 with three runs scored, one RBI and two walks for High Desert. Ronnie Grant added two hits, two runs and one RBI, while Dominic Zaher, Kent Blackstone and Steven Longo each had two hits. Shane Brown drove in three runs, and Cook, Blackstone and Jake Marshall also recorded RBIs.

Kyle Chavez earned the win after allowing seven hits and four earned runs in 5.2 innings with four strikeouts. Avery Brandon recorded the save with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out two. Alex Dandridge took the loss for Bakersfield after five innings, allowing six hits and five runs, one earned, with three walks and three strikeouts.

High Desert Rallies Past Bakersfield 11-9

Jun 8 2018 12:00AM

June 8 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

June 8 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds rallied past the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-9 at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert collected 15 hits and overcame an early deficit to secure the win, while Bakersfield finished with nine hits and one error. The game was delayed by a bank of lights going out and requiring a reset.

Bakersfield scored in each of the first four innings, building a 9-5 lead. High Desert answered with five runs in the fifth inning to move in front 10-9, then added another run in the sixth for the final margin. The Yardbirds held Bakersfield scoreless over the final five innings.

Dominic Zaher led High Desert with a 4-for-5 performance, scoring four runs and driving in one. Jake Marshall went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, while Kent Blackstone and B. Harmon each had two hits and two RBIs. Shane Castro also contributed a hit and two RBIs.

Shane Castro earned the win after allowing three hits and no runs in 4.1 innings with three strikeouts. Avery Brandon recorded the save with a scoreless inning, allowing no hits and striking out one. Bakersfield starter Jesse Remington took the loss after surrendering 10 runs nine earned on 12 hits in 4.1 innings.

Yardbirds Finish Strong in 4-2 Win Over Train Robbers

Jun 7 2018 12:00AM

June 7 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

June 7 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 4-2 after scoring in the seventh eighth and ninth innings to pull away from a tie game. Both teams scored once in the third inning before High Desert added three consecutive late-inning runs. The Yardbirds finished with seven hits and no errors while Bakersfield also collected seven hits and committed two errors.

Ronnie Grant led High Desert with three hits in four at-bats including a double and an RBI. Shane Brown added one hit and drove in two runs while Shane Castro contributed a hit and an RBI. Bakersfield�s Sonny Cortez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Steve Pascaul had two hits and scored once.

Adolfo Espinoza earned the win after allowing one run on five hits in seven innings. He walked four and struck out four. Jeremy Barth worked the final two innings for the save, giving up one run on two hits with one walk and one strikeout. Dylan Porter took the loss for Bakersfield despite allowing only two runs, one earned, on five hits over 6.2 innings.

Amberjacks Hold Off Train Robbers 4-3

Jun 6 2018 12:00AM

June 6 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks

June 6 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks held off the Bakersfield Train Robbers 4-3. Monterey scored once in the first inning, twice in the second and added an insurance run in the eighth to finish with nine hits. Bakersfield answered with two runs in the second and one in the seventh, but could not complete the comeback.

Chuck Rocker led Monterey�s offense with three hits, a double and an RBI in five at-bats. B. O�Hara added two hits and scored once, while Neil Lang went 2-for-4. For Bakersfield, Blane Swift collected three hits and drove in two runs, and Peter Yorgen went 2-for-3 with an RBI.

Lang earned the win after allowing nine hits and three runs, two earned, in eight innings. He walked four and struck out six. James Prockish worked a scoreless ninth with one strikeout to record the save. Zack Kamerman took the loss for Bakersfield after allowing three runs, one earned, on seven hits in seven innings; Z. Arneson pitched the final two innings.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 11-2

Jun 5 2018 12:00AM

June 5 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

June 5 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 11-2 behind a 13-hit attack at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield scored twice in the first inning, added two runs in the third, broke the game open with four runs in the sixth and added insurance in the seventh and eighth innings. Monterey scored one run in the second and one in the fifth while finishing with seven hits.

Shane Sharkey led Bakersfield with three hits in four at-bats, scoring three runs and driving in two. Sonny Cortez scored twice and had two RBI, while Jesse Baker added two RBI and Nick Vehlewald and Tobias Moreno each drove in a run. Steve Pascaul and Moreno collected two hits apiece for the Train Robbers.

Rob Lain earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing five hits and two runs in six innings. He walked none and struck out four while allowing one earned run. John Chalupa worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and Zach Williams finished with 1 1/3 scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Monterey starter Alejandro Rodriguez took the loss after surrendering seven runs on seven hits in five innings.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 8-2

Jun 4 2018 12:00AM

June 4 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

June 4 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 8-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield finished with 10 hits and one error, while Monterey collected eight hits and committed four errors.

Bakersfield scored twice in the first inning, added two runs in the fifth and broke the game open with four runs in the seventh. Monterey scored once in the second and once in the fourth. Bobby Webb went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, while Jesse Baker went 2-for-3 with two runs and two walks. Sonny Cortez added a hit, a run, an RBI and a walk, and Blane Swift had a hit, a run and an RBI.

Monterey shortstop Brian Luebcke was 3-for-4 with two RBIs, and Michael Hungate and Tom McKenna each scored a run. Alex Dandridge earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing eight hits and two runs, one earned, in seven innings. He struck out seven and walked two. Jonathan Fleckenstein and Chris Danielson each worked a scoreless inning in relief, with one strikeout apiece.

Train Robbers Top Whiptails 9-3

Jun 3 2018 12:00AM

June 3 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

June 3 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 9-3 at Balsitis Park, using a 13-hit attack to pull away for the victory. Bakersfield scored in six different innings and held California City to nine hits while taking advantage of four Whiptails errors.

Shane Sharkey and Jesse Baker each homered for Bakersfield. Sharkey went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a walk, while Baker recorded two hits and drove in four runs. Tobias Moreno added two doubles, and Sonny Cortez, Rory Graf-Brennen, Jesse Baker, Moreno and Steve Pascaul each had two hits. Bakersfield scored twice in the first inning, added runs in the third and fourth, scored twice in the fifth, and added single runs in the eighth and ninth before putting the game away with two more runs in the ninth.

Jesse Remington earned the win for the Train Robbers after allowing two runs on six hits in six innings. He walked four and struck out five. Bakersfield relievers allowed one run over the final three innings, with A. and Zach Williams each throwing a scoreless inning. Jordan Cummings took the loss for California City after giving up six runs, five earned, on 11 hits in five innings. Jordan Dicks and Nick Snyder each had two hits for the Whiptails, while Dicks and Eli Roundtree drove in the teams runs.

Train Robbers Pull Away From Whiptails 10-3

Jun 2 2018 12:00AM

June 2 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

June 2 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 10-3, scoring in four separate innings and outhitting California 11-6. Bakersfield took an early lead with one run in the first inning, added two in the third, three in the sixth and four in the seventh before California scored all three of its runs in the ninth. Rory Graf-Brennen led the Train Robbers with three hits and three RBI. Bobby Webb added two hits and one RBI, while Steve Pascaul collected two hits and drove in a run. Shane Sharkey scored twice and finished with one hit and one RBI, and Dylan Porter contributed a hit and an RBI from the mound. Porter earned the win after allowing five hits and three runs over 8 1/3 innings. He walked three and struck out six before Chris Danielson recorded the final two outs without allowing a run. California received two hits from Tino Mention, while Johnny Abbaduscky had one hit and one RBI as a pinch-hitter. Javier Taylor took the loss for the Whiptails after allowing five hits and four runs over five innings, with three earned runs, five walks and three strikeouts. Brandon Anderson surrendered six runs in 1 1/3 innings before Chris Miranda-Carr finished with 1 2/3 scoreless innings.

California City Rolls Past Bakersfield 14-2

Jun 1 2018 12:00AM

June 1 2018 The California City Whi

June 1 2018 The California City Whiptails defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 14-2 at Balsitis Park. California City collected 14 hits and scored in five innings while holding Bakersfield to seven hits and two runs.

After Bakersfield took a 2-1 lead with a two-run third inning, the Whiptails answered with two runs in the fourth, six in the fifth and five in the seventh to pull away. California City�s six-run fifth inning stretched the advantage to 9-2 and its five-run seventh put the game out of reach.

Nick Snyder and Zach Jones each went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI for the Whiptails. Tino Mention added two hits, two runs and two RBI, while Jordan Dicks went 2-for-4 with two runs and two walks. Wardy Polanco drove in two runs, and Carson Lee contributed a double and an RBI. Nick Vehlewald hit Bakersfield�s lone home run and drove in one run.

Kyle Porter earned the win for California City after allowing four hits and two runs over six innings. He walked three and struck out seven. Mike Melendez, Tyus Adkins and Chris Miranda-Carr combined to hold Bakersfield scoreless over the final three innings. Zack Kamerman took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering 10 hits and nine runs over 4 1/3 innings, with five earned runs, one walk and four strikeouts.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past California City 8-7

May 31 2018 12:00AM

May 31 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

May 31 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the California City Whiptails 8-7 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield overcame a 7-5 deficit by scoring three runs in the ninth inning to complete the comeback. The Train Robbers finished with eight runs on eight hits while California City collected 13 hits and committed three errors.

California City took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and broke through for five runs in the seventh to move ahead 6-5. The Whiptails added another run in the eighth, but Bakersfield answered with three runs in the bottom of the ninth. Bakersfield had also scored once in the second, once in the fourth and three times in the fifth.

Nick Snyder led California Citys offense with four hits in five at-bats, including two doubles and a triple, while Taylor Zeutenhorst had two hits and two RBI. Jordan Dicks added three hits, and Carson Lee drove in a run. For Bakersfield, Bobby Webb went 2-for-3 with two RBI, and Tobias Moreno also recorded two RBI. Bakersfields eight runs included only one home run listed in the box score: none.

Rob Lain delivered 6.1 innings for Bakersfield, allowing eight hits and three runs while striking out eight. David Ruiz earned the win after pitching two innings with three strikeouts, three hits allowed and one run. California Citys Brandon Anderson worked two scoreless innings, but Justin Kortessis was charged with the loss after Bakersfields ninth-inning rally.

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-10

May 30 2018 12:00AM

May 30 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

May 30 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds rallied past the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-10 in a back-and-forth game at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert scored the decisive run in the ninth inning after Bakersfield had tied the game with two runs in the eighth. The Yardbirds finished with eight hits while the Train Robbers collected 10, and High Desert overcame three errors.

Dominic Zaher led High Desert with a home run and four RBI. Steven Longo went 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a double, while Aaron Cook had two hits and scored three runs. Bakersfield received two hits and two walks from Bobby Webb, who hit a home run and drove in a run. Shane Sharkey drove in three runs, Dynas Doud added two RBI, and both B. Butcher and Joe Davis contributed two RBI.

Bakersfield scored twice in the fourth inning and added six runs in the sixth to take an 8-7 lead. High Desert answered with three runs in the seventh, and the teams traded two-run innings in the eighth before the Yardbirds pushed across the winning run in the ninth.

Kevin Kelleher earned the win for High Desert after allowing one hit and two walks while striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings. Kyle Chavez worked 5.2 innings and was charged with six runs, five earned, on four hits. Zach Williams took the loss for Bakersfield despite pitching 1.1 innings without allowing an earned run; Bakersfield used five pitchers and surrendered 11 runs nine earned.

Amberjacks Defeat Train Robbers 5-2

May 29 2018 12:00AM

May 29 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks

May 29 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-2. Monterey scored twice in the fifth inning, added a run in the sixth and put together a two-run eighth to pull away after Bakersfield took a 2-0 lead with single runs in the second and third innings. The Amberjacks finished with 10 hits while the Train Robbers had six.

Chuck Rocker led Monterey�s offense by going 3-for-5 with a double, one run and one RBI. Michael Hungate also collected three hits in four at-bats and drove in a run, while Paul Garcia went 1-for-3 with two walks, one run and one RBI. Monterey�s other RBI came from Tom McKenna.

Edilson Alvarez earned the victory with a complete-game effort, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out six and issuing no walks over nine innings. Jonathan Fleckenstein was charged with the loss for Bakersfield after allowing one run on two hits in one inning. Bobby Webb and Nick Vehlewald drove in the Train Robbers� runs, with Webb adding a double.

Yardbirds Hold Off Train Robbers 4-2

May 28 2018 12:00AM

May 28 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

May 28 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 4-2 after building an early lead and holding Bakersfield to one run over the final seven innings. High Desert outhit Bakersfield 11-8 and played error-free baseball while the Train Robbers committed two errors.

High Desert scored once in the second inning, twice in the third and once in the sixth. Steven Longo finished with one hit and two RBI, while Demetrius Moorer, Kent Blackstone, Aaron Cook and Ronnie Grant each collected two hits. Dominic Zaher and Grant added doubles, and Zaher scored once.

Adolfo Espinoza earned the win after allowing four hits and one earned run in six innings. He walked two and struck out two. Gregg Gausden worked the final three innings to record the save, allowing four hits and one earned run while striking out one.

Bakersfield scored in the second and ninth innings. Shane Sharkey and Jesse Baker each had two hits, with Baker contributing one RBI. Dylan Porter took the loss after allowing six hits and three runs in five innings, though only one run was earned. Jonathan Fleckenstein pitched two innings and allowed one run, while John Chalupa and Jordan Grader each worked a scoreless inning.

High Desert Yardbirds Hold Off Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-3

May 27 2018 12:00AM

May 27 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

May 27 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-3 after collecting 11 hits and scoring in four separate innings. High Desert broke through with two runs in the third, added one in the sixth, two in the seventh and one in the eighth. Bakersfield scored twice in the sixth and once in the eighth but could not complete the comeback.

Demetrius Moorer led the Yardbirds with four hits in five at-bats, scoring twice and driving in one run. Dominic Zaher went 2-for-5 with three RBIs, while Ronnie Grant added a hit, a run and an RBI. High Desert also received doubles from Moorer, Zaher and Grant. Bakersfield finished with seven hits, with Sonny Cortez, Bobby Webb, Tobias Moreno, Peter Yorgen, Rory Graf-Brennen, Shane Sharkey and Nick Vehlewald each recording one hit.

Jeremy Barth earned the win with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out one and walking one. Jordan Norton started for High Desert and worked five innings, giving up six hits and two earned runs while striking out five. Avery Brandon recorded the save with 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits with one strikeout and one walk. Bakersfield starter Zack Kamerman took the loss after six innings in which he allowed six hits and three earned runs.

Yardbirds Use Strong Start to Defeat Train Robbers 7-3

May 26 2018 12:00AM

May 26 2018 The High Desert Yardbir

May 26 2018 The High Desert Yardbirds scored four runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-3. High Desert finished with nine hits and added two runs in the sixth inning and one in the eighth to secure the victory. Bakersfield collected seven hits and scored twice in the first inning and once in the second. Kent Blackstone led the Yardbirds with two hits and two RBIs. Steven Longo also had two hits, while Dominic Zaher drove in two runs. Demetrius Moorer scored twice and reached base four times with two hits and two walks. High Desert stole four bases as a team, including three by Moorer. Kade Wagner earned the win for High Desert after allowing six hits and three runs over seven innings. None of the runs were earned, and Wagner struck out six while walking three. Kendall Radcliff and Kevin Kelleher each pitched a scoreless inning in relief, combining for four strikeouts. Sonny Cortez had two hits and an RBI for Bakersfield, while Shane Sharkey added a hit and an RBI. Alex Hamilton took the loss after recording just one out and allowing four runs, three earned, on three hits and three walks. Rob Lain held the Yardbirds to two runs over 5 2/3 innings in relief.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-5

May 25 2018 12:00AM

May 25 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks

May 25 2018 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-5 in a game that featured a five-run fifth inning by both teams. Monterey scored once in the first before breaking a 1-0 game open with five runs in the fifth. Bakersfield answered with five runs in the bottom half of the inning, but neither team scored again as Monterey held on for the victory.

Chuck Rocker led Monterey with three hits in five at-bats and scored twice. W. Salas also collected three hits and drove in two runs, while Tom McKenna had one hit and two RBI. Monterey finished with eight hits, four walks and 10 strikeouts, and stole three bases, including two by Rocker.

Jerome Byndloss earned the win after allowing three hits and five runs, two earned, in six innings. He struck out five and walked four. Jarred Weis followed with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts, and Neil Lang recorded the save with a scoreless ninth that included two strikeouts. Bakersfield starter Alex Dandridge took the loss after allowing five hits and four runs, one earned, in 4.2 innings.

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 4-2

May 24 2018 12:00AM

May 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train R

May 24 2018 The Bakersfield Train Robbers rallied past the Monterey Amberjacks 4-2. Monterey collected eight hits and scored once in the second and third innings, but Bakersfield answered with a run in the sixth and three more in the seventh to take the lead. Each team committed two errors.

Shane Siebler led Monterey with two hits, including a double, while Chuck Rocker and Michael Hungate also had two hits. Hungate drove in a run, and pitcher Edilson Alvarez added an RBI on a sacrifice fly. Bakersfield had three hits, with Bobby Webb and B. Butcher each scoring a run. Joe Davis and Tobias Moreno recorded the Train Robbers" RBIs.

Jonathan Fleckenstein earned the win after allowing no runs and no hits over 1.2 innings while striking out two. John Chalupa followed with a scoreless inning, and Zach Williams finished the game with a scoreless ninth for the save. Monterey starter Edilson Alvarez went eight innings, allowing three hits and four runs, one earned, with one walk and four strikeouts.

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May 19 2018 12:00AM

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Bakersfield and California City played a spring training game in Bakersfield on Saturday Night

The Bakersfield Train Robbers will be hosting its second annual vocalist auditions

Apr 13 2018 12:00AM

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The Bakersfield Train Robbers will be hosting its second annual vocalist auditions for the 2018 season on Tuesday, May 1st at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at historic Sam Lynn Ball Park. Soloists, duets, trios and groups are invited to audition The Star-Spangled Banner.

Interested parties who would like to tryout should come out to Sam Lynn no later than 7:30pm. Open auditions will be on a first-come, first-serve basis from.

Top performers will sing live at Sam Ball Park during the 2018 baseball season which begins open the season on May 24th and run through July 26th. The very best performer from that day will be selected to have the honor of singing the National Anthem on Opening Day. All ages are welcome, but children should be accompanied by an adult.

Come on out and be a part of the Train Robber family. You will not want to miss on an exciting season!

Bakersfield Train Robbers players will participate in the following Library Readings

Apr 12 2018 12:00AM

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Bakersfield Train Robbers players will participate in youth reading at the following Kern County Library Locations.

Fri. May 25 Wilson Branch Library 11am
Wed. May 30 Southwest Branch Library 9:30am
Mon. June 4 Baker Branch Library 12pm
Fri. June 15 Southwest Branch Library 1030am
Wed. June 20 Holloway Gonzales Branch Library 11am
Thur. June 28 Rathbun Branch Library 12pm
Tue. July 3 Beale Memorial Library 11am
Wed. July 11 Beale Memorial Library 11am
Tue. July 17 Northeast Branch Library 330pm
Wed. July 25 Beale Memorial Library 11am

Upon the conclusion of reading each kid will receive a ticketing coupon to attend a Train Robbers Game.

The Best 15 Minor League Baseball Team Names

Mar 28 2018 12:00AM

Bakersfield Train Robbers in at #4

Bakersfield Train Robbers in at #4 on the list... see below..

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers are hosting Friday Youth Baseball camps at Sam Lynn from 9AM-12PM. The cost of the camps is $30 and registration can be online.

Bakersfield Train Robbers announce their Youth Camps

Feb 25 2018 12:00AM

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers are hosting Friday Youth Baseball camps at Sam Lynn from 9AM-12PM. The cost of the camps is $30 and registration can be online.

The Bakersfield Train Robbers release their 2018 schedule

Jan 3 2018 12:00AM

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The Bakersfield Train Robbers release their 2018 Regular Season Schedule. In 2018 the Train Robbers will mark the 6th year of the Train Robbers and their 2nd year in Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield. The schedule is viewable online in calendar format and in in list view.

The Train Robbers will host the California City Whiptails on May 19th for their lone Spring Training Game.

The Train Robbers will play in the Pecos Leagues Pacific Division which now has all four Pecos League California Teams (Monterey Amberjacks, California City Whiptails and High Desert Yardbirds). The Train Robbers will host the Pacific Division All-Star Game on July 1 for the 2nd year in a row.

The Train Robbers will make a major adjustment in 2018 with moving start times to 6:00 PM from 8:00 PM. The 6PM start time will require a 35 minute sun break to let the sun set behind the centerfield fence as determined by umpires. It will also allow for mid game entertainment and allow for increased attedence of families. In 2017 with start times at 8:00 games would not end until on average of 11:15 with the new 6:00 PM starts games should end at no later than 10PM.

Here is a breakdown of the Train Robbers Schedule

The Train Robbers will play 38 Regular Season Home Games
The Train Robbers will play 26 Regular Season Away Games
The Train Robbers will play the Ruidoso Osos 3 times in Bakersfield
The Train Robbers will play the Tucson Saguaros 4 times in Bakersfield
The Train Robbers will play the Monterey Amberjacks 19 times (11 in Bakersfield 6 in Monterey 2 in Tehachapi)
The Train Robbers will play the California City Whiptails 18 times (10 in Bakersfield 8 in california City)
The Train Robbers will play the California City Whiptails 20 times (10 in Bakersfield 10 in Adelanto)
2018 Season Tickets are on sale at htt p://www.BakersfieldTrainRobbers.com

Bryan Kloppe will be 2018 Bakersfield Train Robbers Manager

Jan 3 2018 12:00AM

Bryan Kloppe will manage the Bake

Bryan Kloppe will manage the Bakersfield Train Robbers for the 2018 season. The Train Robbers are preparing for their 2nd season of baseball in the Pecos League. Bryan is a dual resident of Buckeye, Arizona and Cheltenham, Victoria Australia.

Bryan Kloppe is no stranger to the Pecos League, he was a player for the Roswell Invaders in 2014 and 2015 season and was a part of their 2015 Championship Team. In 2016 Bryan took over as the field manager and built an Invaders team that set every offensive record in Pecos League History. That year the Invaders fell in the Southern Division finals in a grueling extra inning series to the Tucson Saguaros.

In 2017 with Kloppe as the manager, the Invaders won both rounds of the Mountain Division Playoffs to reach the Pecos League Finals. The Invaders lost in the Pecos League Championship Series to the High Desert Yardbirds. If the offseason he has been playing for the Cheltenham Rustlers of the Victorian State League in Australia. With the Rustlers he has also held down numerous coaching positions, most recently as the player-head coach of the mens team during the 2017-2018 season.

Bryan attributes his success as a pitcher to having an ability to command four pitches (FB, CB, SL, CH) at all times and keeping hitters off balance. He is a sidearmer who can pitch deep into games with every start. He is not an overpowering pitcher, but has the ability to get outs and give his team a chance to win on a consistent basis. Bryan on his strengths as both a player and a coach: "My time working for Major League Baseball as a batboy and clubhouse assistant, playing college and professional baseball and managing in professional baseball as well as in Australia have prepared me for any role in baseball as a pitcher, coach, or in management."

Bryan has also been a key component as a pitcher for the Houston Apollos in the Pecos Spring League who won back to back championships in 2016 and 2017.

"I am ready for the new challange on the West Coast. I really appreciate everything is Roswell, we had a great run there, I was not going to come back to the Pecos League but when Bill Moore left Bakersfield for Tucson I knew it would be a great job." "Kloppe knows all the variables for success in the Pecos League and will immediately make Bakersfield a contender." say Andrew Dunn of the Pecos League.

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2018 Bakersfield Train Robbers News

Bakersfield Train Robbers release their Championship Rings

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Bakersfield Train Robbers Brett Balkan named Pecos League Post Season MVP

Bakersfield Train Robbers 7 Alpine Cowboys 4

Bakersfield Train Robbers are 2018 Pecos League Champions

Alpine Cowboys 8 Bakersfield Train Robbers 5

Bakersfield Train Robbers 18 Alpine Cowboys 12

Bakersfield Train Robbers 6 Tucson Saguaros 4

Bakersfield Train Robbers 10 Tucson Saguaros 9

Bakersfield Train Robbers 10 California City Whiptails 9

Bakersfield Train Robbers 7 California City Whiptails 6

Bakersfield Rolls Past California City 14-0

Yardbirds Use Early Outburst to Defeat Train Robbers

Train Robbers Roll Past Yardbirds 14-2

Monterey Amberjacks Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-4

Bakersfield Train Robbers 16 California City Whiptails 2

Brandon Anderson stars as the California City Whiptails defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-7

California City Whiptails 9 Bakersfield Train Robbers 8

Whiptails Use Late Surge to Defeat Train Robbers 6-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 8-4

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 4-3

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 6-1

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 11-4

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-3

Monterey Amberjacks Shut Out Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-0 July 13 2018

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-8

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past California City 9-7

Train Robbers Edge Whiptails 5-4 in 10 Innings

Train Robbers Use Five Run Surge to Defeat Whiptails

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 9-4

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 8-7

Train Robbers Hold Off Yardbirds 4-2

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 10-6

California City Whiptails Blank Train Robbers 6-0

Sam Lynn Ballpark looks to install a new scoreboard

Ruidoso Osos Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-6

Ruidoso Osos Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-5

Train Robbers Pull Away From Amberjacks 8-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Beat Tucson Saguaros 8-2

Tucson Saguaros Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-2 June 28 2018

Train Robbers Hold Off Saguaros 11-9

Train Robbers Power Past Saguaros 10-1

Train Robbers Use Big Third Inning to Defeat Osos 10-1

Train Robbers Use Early Surge to Defeat Yardbirds 7-1

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 12-8

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 8-3

Train Robbers Pull Away in 16-5 Win

Whiptails Power Past Train Robbers 15-4

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 9-7

Bakersfield Uses Five Run Seventh to Defeat Monterey

Train Robbers Beat Amberjacks 5-2

Train Robbers Beat Amberjacks 5-1

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 7-5

Amberjacks Top Train Robbers 7-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Roll Past Monterey 14-8

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 8-3

California City Outlasts Bakersfield in 11 Innings

Train Robbers Outlast Whiptails 8-6

Train Robbers Pull Away From Yardbirds 14-7

High Desert Scores Four in Ninth to Defeat Bakersfield

High Desert Rallies Past Bakersfield 11-9

Yardbirds Finish Strong in 4-2 Win Over Train Robbers

Amberjacks Hold Off Train Robbers 4-3

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 11-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 8-2

Train Robbers Top Whiptails 9-3

Train Robbers Pull Away From Whiptails 10-3

California City Rolls Past Bakersfield 14-2

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past California City 8-7

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-10

Amberjacks Defeat Train Robbers 5-2

Yardbirds Hold Off Train Robbers 4-2

High Desert Yardbirds Hold Off Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-3

Yardbirds Use Strong Start to Defeat Train Robbers 7-3

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-5

Train Robbers Rally Past Amberjacks 4-2

California City Whiptails 13 Bakersfield Train Robbers 12

The Bakersfield Train Robbers will be hosting its second annual vocalist auditions

Bakersfield Train Robbers players will participate in the following Library Readings