Redding sets franchise record in Quakes win
Quakes right-hander JonMichael Redding set a franchise record for strikeouts in Saturday's 7-3 victory over Modesto at the Epicenter
Redding struck out 14 in seven innings, surpassing the previous record of 13 set 5 previous times, including once by Bobby Jenks. Redding took 99 pitches to throw 7 innings, allowing two runs on four hits (two solo homers) and no walks. He struck out 7 of the final 10 batters he faced and he struck oiut every batter in the lineup at least once.
He combined with two relievers for 18 strikeouts, also a franchise record for a nine-inning game. The old record was 17.
Tony Delmonico homered and drove in four runs and Angelo Songco also homered for the Quakes.
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Pete Marshall Pete Marshall has been covering sports in the Inland Empire, including the California League, since 1991. Since 2005, he has served as the beat reporter for both the Inland Empire 66ers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
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