Paulino Stellar In Stompers' 4-3 Win Over Admirals

Gregory Paulino threw 7 1/3 great innings in the Stompers 4-3 victory on Wednesday.

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Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

The Sonoma Stompers (5-3) handled their business tonight, and took game two of their series against the Vallejo Admirals (4-4) by a score of 4-3. Things did get interesting in the late innings as the Admirals once again made a late charge, but the Stompers were able to flip the script from a night ago and hold on for the win. The Stompers will look to win the series against the Admirals in the finale tomorrow night at People’s Home Equity Ballpark at Arnold Field. 

The Stompers got a lot of help in this game from starter Gregory Paulino who threw deeper into the game than any starter has so far this season. He pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing five hits, two runs, and striking out five. He was very efficient and made quick work of the Admirals at times by inducing a plethora of ground ball outs. Bench coach Chris Matthews stressed the importance of his location when pitching.

“Paulino was able to keep the ball down tonight, and had good command of the zone and the Admirals could not adjust," said Matthews, "That was the key to his success tonight.” 

Sonoma was able to give Paulino an early lead in the second inning thanks in part to a familiar face to the Arnold Field crowd. Designated hitter Joel Carranza launched a slider over the left field fence for his first home run of the season. Carranza made his season debut on Tuesday for the Stompers, but has been a part of the team in each of the last two seasons. The home run was his 30th homer in a Stompers uniform. 

Multiple other Stompers had good nights at the plate, as the Stompers had 13 hits in total. Left fielder Mark Hurley and catcher Marcus Blackmon were great in the 6 and 7 spots in the order, going a combined 5 for 8 combined with two runs batted in. Second baseman Derrick Fox was also able to bounce back with a 2-for-4 night after going hitless Tuesday night. 

Trailing 4-1, the Admirals were able to score two runs in the eighth to cut the deficit to one run. The situation seemed very familiar from the series opener, when the Admirals erased a 4-1 lead in the ninth inning to tie the game to force extra innings. The Admirals won after a run in the tenth.

Thanks to a great relief appearance by Martin Cronin, the Stompers were able to hold on, and sent manager Takashi Miyoshi out a winner on a night that happened to be his 38th birthday. Cronin entered the game when Paulino departed with one out in the eighth and took the game the rest of the way, earning his first save of the year.

Mike Jackson Jr. will look to give the Stompers some momentum before they head east for another weekend road series in Pittsburg against the Diamonds. Jackson Jr. was great in his last start on Friday, tying a franchise record with 12 strikeouts. This will be the first time Jackson Jr. has faced the Admirals this season. 

Tickets for the rubber match of the series, or any game this season are available at stompersbaseball.com.  You may also purchase tickets at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street just off the town square in Sonoma. For more information, please email the team at info@stompersbaseball.com.

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Stompers Fall In Extra Innings, 5-4 On Opening Night Against Admirals

Sean Conroy, Daniel Baptista, and Mark Hurley were given 2015 Pacific Association League awards during pre-game festivities. 

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Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

Opening night began with so much excitement from the crowd at People’s Home Equity Ballpark at Arnold Field in Sonoma. The Stompers came out strong in the first half of the game and looked to be well on their way to an opening night victory. However, the Vallejo Admirals had other plans and spoiled the Stompers home opener as as they defeated the Stompers by a score of 5-4 in 10 innings. It was the kind of loss that feels more like a kick in the stomach than anything else. 

A capacity crowd in Sonoma enjoyed a good start from Oliver Garcia as he delivered just what manager Takashi Miyoshi was looking for out of his starter. “In Garcia’s first start last week he began to tire in the early innings, and lost his stuff on the mound. We would love to get five or six innings from him tonight.” 

Garcia delivered to the delight of the crowd. In his five plus innings of work, he allowed only one earned run, four hits, and struck out seven batters. It is becoming clear after two starts that Garcia has some of the best strikeout stuff on the team. He threw well over 90 miles an hour and the Admirals struggled to catch up. Juan Espinosa backed up his effort with a solid outing out of the bullpen throwing two-plus innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. 

It was fitting that they both pitched well as Espinosa and Garcia are linked off the field. Garcia hails from the Dominican Republic, and struggles at times to speak English. Espinosa is fluent in both Spanish and English, so he helps Garcia communicate. The dominance they had was something that could never be lost in translation. 

Meanwhile, the Stomper offense got the crowd on their feet in the middle of the game thanks to a pair of home runs from the meat of the order. In the fourth inning, both Matt Petrone and Caleb Bryson went deep with solo shots, as Petrone’s second of the year and Bryson’s third homer made it 2-0. Bryson has now homered in three of his past four games. The Stompers would add on in the sixth with two more runs to take a 4-1 lead. The Stompers had chances to score more as they left 12 men on base, and that would prove to be costly.

Vallejo proved to be a team that could come from behind as they did so in all three games over last weekend against the league champion Pacifics. They were asked to do that once again on Tuesday, and delivered against closer Austin Delmotte. 

Delmotte allowed the Admirals to score two runs before Taylor Thurber came in to pitch. Thurber allowed the tying run to score on a bizarre play where the Admirals stole home after a strikeout.

Vallejo got a huge contribution offensively from Darian Sandford, Jackson Valera, and Gerald Bautista. Those three hitters combined for 10 of Vallejo’s 12 hits, and Bautista was a perfect 4 for 4 in the game. In the end, it was a little small ball for the Admirals that won the game for them. They scored the lead run in the top of the 10th on a suicide squeeze play. 

The Stompers rallied in the bottom of the tenth with runners at second and third, but a strikeout by Derrick Fox ended the threat, and the Admirals came pouring out of the dugout to celebrate the win. Tim Holmes picked up his first win of the season for Vallejo, and Thurber picked up the loss. Carlos Pinales also got credit for a save, his first of the year.

Sonoma took one on the chin in the first game they played this season against the Admirals, and were able to come back in that series by winning the next two. They will look for a little more of the same on Wednesday night, as Stomper veteran Gregory Paulino will get the start for Sonoma. Paulino started against Vallejo last week in a Stomper win, and allowed three runs on six hits in four plus innings. He will be tasked with turning this series around for the home team. 

Tickets for game two of the series are available on stompersbaseball.com, or will be available at the Arnold Field box office 30 minutes before game time. First pitch will take place at 6 p.m. You may also purchase tickets and fan merchandise at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street in downtown Sonoma. If you have any questions email us at info@stompersbaseball.com.

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Slugger Joel Carranza Returns To Sonoma Stompers

The most prolific slugger in Sonoma Stompers history has returned as Joel Carranza has signed with the Stompers as a player/coach.

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The Sonoma Stompers Baseball Club’s first roster transaction of the 2016 season sits in stark contrast to the exodus of talent the team experienced last August. Former Pacific Association single-season home run record holder and fan favorite Joel Carranza was signed by the Stompers on Monday.

Carranza belted a then-league-record 19 home runs in 2014, and drove in 64 runs. Last season he hit .358 with 10 homers and 39 RBIs in 44 games before being signed by the Canadian-American League’s Trios-Rivieres Eagles of Quebec. Carranza helped take the Eagles to the CanAm championship with a .267 average and four homers in 11 games down the stretch.

A career .306 hitter in professional baseballs, spanning 6 different seasons, has a lifetime OBP (on-base percentage) of .377, with a slugging percentage of .533 and an OPS (on-base plus slugging percentages) .910.

“We’re thrilled Joel is returning to Sonoma,” Fightmaster said. “He’s been one of the faces of this franchise since he arrived on the scene in 2014. We’re excited to see what he can do for our lineup that has been fun to watch already in the early going this year.”

Carranza will serve as the Stompers' hitting coach, too.

The Stompers open their home season Tuesday with a 6 p.m. tilt against the Vallejo Admirals. Sonoma (4-2) took two of three from Vallejo (3-3) in the first series of the season last week.

Joel will also be one of the players featured at June's Stompers Kids Camp, Tuesday June 14 - Thursday June 16th Featuring an appearance by former Giant J.T. Snow on June 15. For more information or to register, visit http://www.stompersbaseball.com/kidscamp/.
 
Full Season tickets, mini-plans and partial season tickets are on sale on our website, www.stompersbaseball.com, or at the Stompers Fan Shop, located at 234 West Napa Street in Sonoma. Group events and Group Tickets are also available now. Please email jack@stompersbaseball.com, or call 707.938.7277 for questions and more information.

Diamonds Avoid Sweep Win Series Finale 5-2 Over Stompers

Ethan Szabo had his fourth multi-hit game of the season on Sunday in Sonoma's loss to Pittsburg.

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GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OPENING NIGHT!

Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

Sonoma had a tough afternoon offensively on Sunday and dropped their series finale to the Pittsburg Diamonds by a score of 5-2 at City Field in Pittsburg. Despite the loss, the Stompers had a solid opening road trip of the season finishing 4-2 in their first week of the season.. 

The Stompers had the lead briefly in the second inning thanks to a two-run rally in the second inning, as Eddie Mora-Loera's RBI single gave Sonoma a 2-1 lead. However, the lead did not last long. Sammy Ayala hit a solo shot in the third off starter Sean Conroy to tie the game at two. The two runs put on the board by Sonoma in the second would be it for them offensively in the game.

Starting pitcher Dylan Brammer was efficient for the Diamonds, throwing six innings and allowing  seven hits with only the two second inning runs. The Diamond bullpen was also solid as they threw three no-hit innings to close out the game. 

The Stompers kept the game in reach for the majority of the afternoon, but a two-run eighth for the Diamonds against Sonoma left-hander Matt Picucci gave them the cushion they needed. The big blow in the inning came on a two-runsingle by pinch-hitter Rich Mejia. The Stompers pitchers had been able to pitch in and out of some trouble up to to that point. 

After a long but successful road slate to start the season, the Stompers head home for the first time. They will start a three game series against the Admirals on Tuesday at People’s Home Equity Ballpark at Arnold Field with the first pitch coming at 6 p.m.

Vallejo (3-3) lost two out of three at Wilson Park in the opening series of the season against Sonoma.  However, they bounced back nicely over the weekend, as they took two out of three against the 2015 league champion San Rafael Pacifics. Oliver Garcia is scheduled to get the start against Vallejo, and would face them for the second time. 

Tickets for Opening Night, are available on stompersbaseball.com. Tickets and fan merchandise are also available at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street in downtown Sonoma. If you have any questions, contact the team at info@stompersbaseball.com.

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Early Offense, Impressive Bullpen Key To Stompers 10-5 Win

Caleb Bryson homered for the second consecutive game on Saturday night in a 10-5 win.

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Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

The Sonoma Stompers clinched a series victory with a 10-5 win over the Pittsburg Diamonds (2-3) on Saturday night under the lights of City Park in Pittsburg. Sonoma used a similar script to the one they used in game one of the series with early offense and great pitching down the stretch to secure the win. The Stompers have now won four in a row, and improved their record to 4-1..

The Stompers offense provided an early inning offensive explosion that put the Diamonds in a big hole. Already up 1-0, Sonoma scored seven runs in the third inning on four hits and an error to give them an early 8-0 cushion. The Diamonds did respond in the bottom half of the inning with a big inning of their own that brought five runs to the plate to make it a 8-5 game headed into the fourth inning. But those were the only runs that the Diamonds could muster after the dominant Stomper bullpen took over.

Caleb Bryson provided a déjà vu moment in the ninth inning with a monster home run that soared deep into the night over the left field wall. It was his second home run of the season, and the second night in a row that Bryson has gone yard. He finished the game 2 for 5 with two RBIs. Eddie Mora-Loera also had one of his best nights offensively on the season finishing 2 for 4 with two RBIs. The Stomper offense also continued their patient approach that has been a huge part of their success over the past four games as they worked the Diamonds staff into six walks. 

Starting pitcher Jose Flores did not make it out of the third inning, and the Diamond offense looked poised to make a run at the Stompers after their third inning success. However, the Stomper bullpen slammed the door shut and turned in another impressive effort in the final 6 innings. 

Eric Mozeika and Tyler Thurber were both fabulous out of the pen for Sonoma and did not allow any Diamonds to score. They pitched 6 plus innings combined, allowing three hits, no runs, and seven strikeouts. Thurber seemed to get more dominant as time went on, and ended the game by striking out the side. The bullpen as a whole also continued the astonishing scoreless steak they have compiled over the past four games. They have now thrown 18 plus innings of scoreless baseball in a row. 

Sonoma now has a chance to secure a series sweep for the first time this season, and will go for a 5-1 record on this 6 game road trip. Sean Conroy is scheduled to get the start for Sonoma and will look to bounce back from the rough outing he had in Vallejo on opening night earlier this week. First pitch has also been moved to 1 p.m. at City Field in Pittsburg. 

The Stompers will open their home schedule next week starting on Tuesday, June 7 as they begin a three game series against the Admirals at People’s Home Equity Ballpark at Arnold Field in Sonoma. Tickets for opening day, and every game this season are available on stompersbaseball.com. Tickets, and fan merchandise can also be purchased at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street in downtown Sonoma.  If you have any questions, please email us at info@stompersbaseball.com. 

11-Run Second Inning Fuels Stompers Victory

Caleb Bryson went 3-for-5 with a home run and 5 RBIs in the Stompers win over the Diamonds.

James Toy III/Sonoma Stompers

Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

The Sonoma Stompers had a night to remember as they annihilated the Pittsburg Diamonds (2-2) by a score of 18-4 at City Park in Pittsburg on Friday. In the game, the Stompers broke three franchise records and tied another in an unbelievable effort. With the win, the Stompers improved to (3-1) and have won three straight since dropping the first game of the season.  They also have taken over first place in the early parts of this Pacific Association season.

The Stompers offense went down quietly in the first inning, but exploded with an inning for the record books in the second. 14 Stompers came to the plate, and they put 11 runs on the board in an inning that seemed like it would never end. Both of those numbers broke franchise records and put the game seemingly out of reach as the Stompers led, 11-0.

Unbelievably enough, the Stompers were not done offensively as third baseman Caleb Bryson delivered another huge blow in the seventh. Bryson delivered with a grand slam that soared over the left field fence. The home run was Bryson’s first of the season, and broke another franchise record for the most runs scored in a game with 18. Bryson finished with his best night offensively in a Stomper uniform as the Georgia native went 3-for-5 with 5 RBIs. The Stompers finished with 14 hits as a team in total. 

The Pitching performance by the Stompers staff was also stellar on a night where the offense stole the headlines. Starting pitcher Mike Jackson Jr. was outstanding in his six innings, and finished with 12 strikeouts in the game. That tied a franchise record held by fellow starter Gregory Paulino. 

The bullpen was also stellar in their three innings of work. Martin Cronin and Juan Espinosa combined to allow only one hit and struck out two. The bullpen has thrown 12 scoreless innings over the past three games. 

Game two of the series against the Diamonds will take place at 6 p.m. in Pittsburg on Saturday. The Stompers will try to go for their fourth straight victory, and can also clinch a series win. Sonoma will conclude the three game set with a Sunday 12 p.m. start time.

The Stompers will play their first home game at People’s Home Equity Ball Park at Arnold Field on Tuesday, June 7 as they host the Vallejo Admirals. Oliver Garcia is scheduled to get the start for Sonoma. Sonoma won two out of three games against the Admirals in the opening series of the season.

Tickets for opening night, or any game this season are available on stompersbaseball.com or at the Arnold Field box office one hour before every home game. Term merchandise and tickets are also available at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street in Sonoma. If you have any questions, please contact us at (707) 938-7277. You may also email the team at info@stompersbaseball.com. 

Stompers Take Road Series In Vallejo After 7-3 Win

Daniel Baptista beats Darian Sandford to the bag as Gregory Paulino follows the play. Baptista went 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs on the day to lead the Stomper offense.

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Tim Livingston, Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations

The first series of 2016 didn't start off well, but by the end of Thursday night's 7-3 victory over the Vallejo Admirals, the Sonoma Stompers looked like a team coming together in all facets, as another staunch bullpen performance backed up good approaches at the plate.

After seven walks and two HBPs in Wednesday's victory, the Stompers drew six more walks in the series finale, chasing Vallejo's starter Anthony Seise after only two innings. Even though Seise got a couple of double play balls to get out of jams, the Stompers still got two runs due to Seise's tendency to get wild and Vallejo's continued defensive issues.

The Admirals had 13 errors in all during the series, and the first of Thursday's game came on a single down the right field line by Eddie Mora-Loera. A run came in as the ball took its first hop, but it got away from Vallejo right fielder Derrick Phillips, with the error allowing a second run to score on the play.

Sonoma also scored twice in the third and fourth innings, with Daniel Baptista coming through with a pair of run-scoring hits. He plated two with a single in the third and brought home a third run in the fourth, completing a six run blitz that put the Stompers ahead for good.

For the second straight night, a Stompers starter couldn't get out of the fifth, as Gregory Paulino started running out of gas in the inning and was pulled after allowing two runs and two more runners to get on. 

Going to the bullpen, Takashi Miyoshi called on rookie Juan Espinosa, who allowed one of the inherited runners to score on the first pitch of his pro career before getting out of the inning with a double play.

He followed with two scoreless innings, giving way to Matt Picucci in the eighth. Sonoma's lone southpaw allowed a walk but struck out two against four consecutive right-handed hitters. 

The ninth belonged to Austin Delmotte, who came in guns blazing in the low 90's, blowing away the bottom third of Vallejo's order on three consecutive strikeouts to end the game. Sonoma's bullpen has now thrown nine consecutive shutout innings, striking out 14 batters between four pitchers.

Offensively, Mora-Loera and Ethan Szabo each had two hits. Derrick Fox went 1 for 3 with a walk and three runs scored. He has now reached base in seven of his last 10 plate appearances. Mark Hurley added two walks and his first hit of 2016, as well.

Sonoma now moves on to Pittsburg for the weekend, who just took two out of three games from the defending champion San Rafael Pacifics. Mike Jackson, Jr. will start for Sonoma, who will look to break their first place tie with the Diamonds. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.

The Stompers home opener is only a few days away, as Sonoma will host Vallejo on Tuesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at StompersBaseball.com and can be purchased both at the Stompers Fan Shop at 234 West Napa Street and at the Arnold Field box office before any home game. For more information, call (707) 938-7277 or email the team at info@StompersBaseball.com.

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Virginia Dare Winery Announces Three-Year Sponsorship Of Sonoma Stompers

The Stompers have partnered with Virginia Dare in a landmark partnership that makes the newest member of the Coppola Wine Family the team's premier partner for the 2016-2018 seasons.

Originally Published: Virginia Dare Winery Facebook

Virginia Dare Public Relations

GEYSERVILLE, Calif. – Virginia Dare Winery announced that it has signed on as the premier partner of the Sonoma Stompers as part of a three-year sponsorship agreement. The independent, professional baseball team located at People’s Home Equity Ballpark at Arnold Field in the heart of Sonoma will partner with the historical winery whose origins date back to the 1830s, aligning with the beginning of baseball in the United States. American wines since 1835, Virginia Dare Winery celebrates the myths, people, places and history that shaped winemaking in this country. 

“The Virginia Dare Winery and baseball both began around the same time in American history which is why this partnership is so fitting,” said Francis Ford Coppola. “As a baseball fan, I’m excited to be supporting a local team while also paying homage to the sport’s origins.”

Visitors to the ballpark will notice a few renovations this year, mostly to the ballpark’s most upscale food and beverage club section, which is now called Werowocomoco (WHERE-oh-whoa-como-ko). The name comes from the capital of the Powhatan Confederacy when Jamestown was founded in 1607, and ties in nicely with the early American Virginia Dare heritage story. 
 
The Stompers opened the season May 31, 2016, and start their home season in Sonoma on Tuesday, June 7, at 6 p.m. against the Vallejo Admirals. Full Season tickets, mini-plans and partial season tickets are on sale at www.StompersBaseball.com.

Sonoma Bounces Back With A Thrilling 6-5 Victory Over Vallejo

Taylor Thurber had an amazing night on the mound in relief for the Stompers.

James Toy III/Sonoma Stompers

Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

The Sonoma Stompers bounced back from a disappointing opening night loss to the Vallejo Admirals with a nail biting 6-5 victory at Wilson Park. The win for Sonoma was the first of this young season for the Stompers. 

The star of the evening for Sonoma was right-hander Taylor Thurber as he picked up the win for Sonoma in relief of starter Oliver Garcia. He was sensational in his 4 1/3 innings of work that featured seven strikeouts and only two hits allowed. Thurber’s best stretch came in innings six through eight as he retired nine batters in a row. 

Thurber ran into a little trouble in the ninth after a lead off double by Wilfred Petit and a walk to Gadiel Baez. But Thurber kept his cool in the tense situation by striking out the final two hitters of the game with runners at second and third to preserve the win. 

The Stompers had a much better night at the plate, and did just enough to bring home their first win of the season. The Stompers showed great patience and drew 7 walks as a team in the game. Sonoma also had eight hits. 

Shortstop Derrick Fox chipped in with a great night offensively by reaching base every time he came to the plate. He finished with two hits, a walk, and was also hit by a pitch twice after going 0-for-5 in game one of the series. Matt Petrone was the lead run contributor in the game thanks in part to a two-run home run that sailed over the right field fence in the fifth inning. Petrone also got credit for an RBI when he drew a walk with the bases loaded in the third inning. 

The Stompers can take the series with a victory in the finale tomorrow night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 at Wilson Park in Vallejo. The Stompers will hand the ball to a familiar face from the 2015 squad, as Gregory Paulino will get the nod. Paulino led the Stompers pitching staff in wins, strikeouts, and complete games in 2015. He finished 8-4 with a 3.76 ERA last season. 

Opening night in Sonoma will be on June 7 at People’s Home Equity Ball Park at Arnold Field. The Stompers will open a three game set against Admirals. First pitch from Sonoma is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Tickets for opening night, and every game this season, are available on stompersbaseball.com. Both tickets and Stompers merchandise are also available at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street in downtown Sonoma. For more information, please email info@stompersbaseball.com or call (707) 938-7277. 

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Stompers Fall On Opening Night To Admirals, 13-5

Ethan Szabo had two hits on Tuesday night.

James Toy III/Sonoma Stompers

Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant

The Sonoma Stompers kicked off the 2016 campaign on Tuesday night with a tough 13-5 loss in Pacific Association play against the Vallejo Admirals on a rare warm evening at Wilson Park.  

The night began with a lot of excitement as Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda threw out the first pitch during the pre-game festivities. The game itself unfortunately ended up being a disappointment for the Stompers as they were dominated from the beginning.
 
Starting pitcher Sean Conroy was awarded the opening day start for Sonoma but struggled with location and allowed Vallejo to jump on him early. The Admirals scored five runs in the first inning, highlighted by a two-run home run by Gadiel Baez. Conroy did not make it through the fourth inning and allowed 10 earned runs to come to the plate. This was the most runs Conroy has allowed in a single game during his pro career. 

The fourth, fifth, and sixth hitters in the lineup were the biggest problem for the Stompers staff as they made loud contact throughout the game and went a combined 7-for-14. The offensive onslaught was highlighted by right fielder Derrick Philips, who finished a homer shy of the cycle and went 3-for-5 with four RBIs. 

After the Admirals jumped out to an early five-run lead, the Stompers did bounce back early on with a three-run rally in the third inning that at the time cut the deficit to two. All three runs were unearned thanks to five Admirals errors in the inning. Vallejo finished with eight errors for the game. 

It was a long night offensively for Sonoma overall as they finished with only three hits. In a game that featured many bizarre moments, Admirals starter David Dinelli had four strikeouts in the sixth inning. Ethan Szabo was the lone bright spot in the order as he finished 2-4 with an RBI. 

The Stompers will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday night in game two of the series with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 at Wilson Park. Oliver Garcia will get the start for Sonoma, which is highly anticipated based on his performance in spring training. The Dominican Republic native impressed with his velocity and devastating breaking ball in exhibition games earlier in May. 

Opening day in Sonoma will be on Tuesday, June 7 at People’s Home Equity Ball Park at Arnold Field in Sonoma. The Stompers will take on the Admirals to begin a three game series. 

First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.. Tickets for that game, and every game this season, are available on stompersbaseball.com. Both tickets and Stompers merchandise are also available at The Fan Shop located at 234 West Napa Street in beautiful downtown Sonoma. For more information, please email info@StompersBaseball.com or call (707) 938-7277.

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