By Stompers Staff
The Sonoma Stompers starter Bryant Thornton’s dominant six innings and home runs from Paul Contreras and Luke Rossi led the way in a massive 16-1 win against the Menlo Park Legends. Sonoma manager Zack Pace discussed Thorton’s performance saying it was “outstanding,” noting his ability to get early strikes in at bats, keeping the ball low in the zone, and getting outs for the Stomps. He threw six innings, striking out eight, allowing only three hits and one run, earning the win in the process. Chris Albee and Garrett James came in and continued the silencing of the Legends in their innings, striking out four combined and allowing no runs.
On the offensive side, twelve hits, fifteen walks, and four hit by pitches was the story. Just like the previous game against the Legends, Stompers batters simply were able to work their way on base. There were some big hits in this however, as Paul Contreras launched a homerun to left in the first innings, contributing two of the six runs that inning. Luke Rossi also hit one out in the eighth, knocking in three runs to add to the blow out.
Alijah Ramos and Jack Lazark stayed solid for Sonoma as well, both having two hits on the night. Ramos scored twice and had two RBIs. Jack Vanoncini with two RBIs, and Tyler Holley, Justice Brinson and Nick Sebastiani all with one rounded out the runs batted in for the Stompers. This marks another good day at the plate for the offense, something that is crucial to continue these next couple games.
The Stompers are lucky enough to have a game tomorrow on the fourth of July, so come celebrate America’s birth with America’s pastime! First pitch is scheduled for an earlier 5:10 pm time so everyone can watch the famous Sonoma fireworks after the game. Any ticket holder for tomorrow’s game will be invited to sit in the outfield and watch the show after the game! So come support and wear your red, white and blue!