The Stompers fell to the San Francisco Seagulls 8-6 on Friday night. Unlike their other losses this year, Sonoma started the game well. AJ Carter blasted a three-run home run in the third to give the Stompers a 5-0 lead. Sonoma led up until the 9th inning. Entering the final frame, the Stompers lead 6-3. However, everything went wrong. The Seagulls loaded the bases and Sonoma walked in five runs. San Francisco scored all five rights primarily on walks.
However, Sonoma still had a chance in the bottom half of the inning. Tyler Holly found himself on second base thanks to a double. With two outs, AJ Carter singled to shallow right field and the Stompers decided to send Holly home. This proved to be a costly decision as he was gunned out at home to conclude a heartbreaking loss.
The Stompers are back in action on Saturday against the San Luis Obispo Blues. First pitch from Arnold Field is set for 6:05. Come out and support! You can also tune into the broadcast on the Stompers YouTube.