Bakersfield Blues Rally Past Salina Stockade 9-8

February 21 2020 The Bakersfield Blues overcame a late deficit to defeat the Salina Stockade 9-8. Bakersfield collected 14 hits and scored five runs in the first inning before Salina answered with two runs in the third, two in the fourth and one in the fifth to pull within 6-5. The Stockade then scored three times in the seventh to take an 8-6 lead.

Bakersfield responded with three runs in the bottom of the eighth to regain the lead. The Blues finished with 14 hits, led by C. Carpio's 3-for-5 performance and two doubles. R. Graf-Brennen went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, while T. Williams scored twice and drove in four runs. B. Pearson added two hits and an RBI.

Salina produced 10 hits, including three from W. Barcena and two from S. Strong. J. Tejeda drove in two runs, while M. Rankin and D. Lewis each added an RBI. The Stockade left 10 runners on base and committed one error, while Bakersfield had two errors.

Bakersfield's Skylar Bischoff earned the win after pitching two hitless scoreless innings with one walk and three strikeouts. Salina starter A. Clayton worked four innings, allowing eight hits and five runs, while J. Williams took the loss after allowing two hits and one run in one-third of an inning.