June 8 2024 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 3-1 at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield scored once in the first inning, added another run in the third and secured the win with a run in the sixth. Dublin’s lone run came in the fifth inning as the Train Robbers held on for the victory.
Rafael Ortega led Bakersfield’s five-hit attack by going 2-for-3 with a double, one run and one RBI. Josh Riddle added a double and an RBI, while Nathan McCreary went 1-for-3 and scored once. Dublin collected three hits, with J. Ford, Nick Ciszak and T. Bridges recording one apiece. D. Gardiner drove in Dublin’s run.
Jacob Perez earned the win after allowing no hits and one unearned run in three innings while striking out two and walking three. A. Miller opened for Bakersfield with three scoreless innings and three hits allowed, and Jayden Metz recorded the save with a hitless seventh inning and two strikeouts. Dublin starter Makano Fo took the loss after surrendering five hits and three runs in six innings, with three strikeouts and two walks.
