The Ontario Tower Buzzers came from behind with late-inning home runs to beat the Stockton Ports 4-1 on August 29, 2026, at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton, California. The loss left the Ports one game behind Fresno in the California League North second-half standings, dropping their record to 31-28 for the half and 58-67 overall.
Stockton’s Jackson Phipps delivered a strong outing, pitching 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts while allowing only two hits. Despite some control struggles, evidenced by five walks and three hit batters, Phipps kept the game scoreless through five innings and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the third with a strikeout and groundout.
The Ports took an early lead on an RBI single from Max Durrington, who also made a key defensive play by nabbing a runner at home plate to keep the score 1-0. Ontario9s Luis Gamez matched the Ports9 pitching through four innings, tossing four scoreless frames with six strikeouts and four walks before yielding to the bullpen.
Ontario tied the game in the seventh inning with a home run by Kellon Lindsey and then pulled away in the ninth with solo home runs from Conner O’Neal and Ching-Hsien Ko. The late power surge secured the 4-1 victory for the Tower Buzzers.
The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, at 5:00 PM at Banner Island Ballpark. Ontario will start left-hander Charlie West, while Stockton will counter with right-hander Josiah Romeo.
CSB Take
The Stockton Ports showed resilience early but were ultimately undone by Ontario’s timely power hitting late in the game. Jackson Phipps9 strong strikeout numbers and innings pitched provide a promising foundation despite control issues that need addressing. The Ports remain close in the division race, and the upcoming series finale at home offers a vital opportunity to regain momentum against a tough opponent.
Source: Original report
