The Dublin Leprechauns picked up their first win of the season with a 12-8 victory over the Bakersfield Train Robbers on May 22, 2026, at Sam Lynn Ballpark.
Bakersfield took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning, but Dublin answered with four runs in the third and continued to build pressure throughout the night. The Leprechauns scored in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and ninth innings, finishing the game with 12 runs on 12 hits.
Dublin's offense was led by Damon Hale, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, double, and five RBIs. Sam Ott also had a big game, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, while Carson Richter added two hits, a home run, a double, and an RBI. Dylan Leek scored four runs from the leadoff spot.
Bakersfield fought back with three runs in the eighth inning to make it a close game, but Dublin broke it open with four runs in the top of the ninth. The Train Robbers were held scoreless in the bottom of the ninth.
For Bakersfield, Jed Downham led the offense with three hits and an RBI. Macs Carrillo, Rikuto Tsutsui, and Joe Riddle each drove in runs for the Train Robbers.
Tony Torres earned the win in relief for Dublin, while Joe Riddle took the loss for Bakersfield. The Leprechauns improved to 1-2, while Bakersfield fell to 3-2.
Final Score
Dublin Leprechauns 12, Bakersfield Train Robbers 8
