It was the second time in his past three games that Arraez went 5-for-5, following an 0-for-15 slide that dropped his average to .378. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, he became the fourth major leaguer since 1900 to have three five-hit games in a calendar month, joining three Hall of Famers: George Sisler (August 1921), Ty Cobb (July 1922) and Dave Winfield (June 1984).
Arraez has 11 days to try to become the first player since 1900 with four five-hit games in a month,
I’m not sure how much Sabo the dog enjoys these rail trips, as he has to be in his hard nest. But he’s always ready to go, he doesn’t complain, and at least he can look out the window. After that trip to San Bernardino, we watched the 66ers beat the Ports 10-7 in SDDC game #9.
Game #10, tomorrow 6:30: Lake Elsinore Storm (A Padres 1-3) @ Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers 1-0).
This Caloop game is at LoanMart Field (fka The Epicenter) in Rancho Cucamonga, of course. This time, our pre-game adventure is visiting the home of the 1947 Ontario Orioles of the class C Sunset League… Jay Littleton Ball Park, in nearby Ontario. This 1937 wood built stadium is prolly more famous as a filming location used in Eight Men Out and A League of Their Own.