Bakersfield Train Robbers Blank Wasco Reserve 13-0

July 26 2022 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated Wasco Reserve 13-0 behind a 17-hit attack and dominant pitching at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield scored three runs in the first inning, added two in the third, two in the sixth, two in the seventh and four in the eighth. Wasco was held to five hits and committed three errors.

Seth Strong led the Bakersfield offense by going 4-for-6 with two runs and five RBIs. Joe Curcio went 2-for-5 with three runs and one RBI while hitting a home run and a double. Adam Mathias added two hits, one run and three RBIs, and Benjamin Donerson collected three hits and scored once. Bakersfield also received doubles from John Daly and Strong.

Austin Toerner earned the win after allowing five hits and one walk while striking out nine over eight scoreless innings. Jordan Benson completed the shutout with a hitless ninth inning and two strikeouts. Wasco starter Steven Mendoza took the loss after allowing seven runs on 11 hits in six innings, with four walks and six strikeouts.