Eddy Rodriguez Leads Storm

Eddy Rodriguez went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs and the Storm racked up 15 hits Thursday night in an 8-5 victory over the High Desert Mavericks in front of 1,325 fans at Stater Bros. Stadium.

The victory pulled Lake Elsinore (32-29) to within a game of the first-place Mavericks (33-28).

Each Storm batter had a hit, and designated hitter Tommy Medica joined Rodriguez in driving in three runs. First baseman Conner Powers also had two hits.

Lake Elsinore trailed early, but scored four times in the fifth inning to take the lead. That gave starter Matt Andriese the victory after he struck out four and walked one in five innings.

Three relievers held the victory, including closer Kevin Quackenbush, who worked a scoreless ninth inning for his 12th save.


(nctimes.com)