The Lake Elsinore Storm lost a closely contested 9-6 game in extra innings to the Ontario Tower Buzzers on August 4, 2026, at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore, California. The matchup was the opener of a six-game California League series and featured rehab outings from major league pitchers Joe Musgrove and Tyler Glasnow for the Storm.
Joe Musgrove made his first pitching appearance since spring training 2026, delivering 2.2 innings in which he gave up two hits and one earned run while striking out three. Musgrove said he felt physically strong and executed many of his pitches well, though his secondary pitches lacked sharp execution. He is scheduled to pitch again in roughly five days as part of his rehabilitation process.
Tyler Glasnow also made a rehab appearance, pitching two innings of one-hit ball with one strikeout before exiting after just 16 pitches. San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta made his first rehab start since mid-April but left the game early after apparent injury following one inning.
Ontarios Tower Buzzers took the lead several times during the contest. Easton Shelton hit his 33rd home run of the year to help the Buzzers maintain pressure. In the 10th inning, Ontario secured the victory on a two-run homer by Oswaldo Osorio. The Storm had a late scoring threat but could not tie the game.
Lake Elsinore will continue the series against Ontario on August 7, 2026, with Cameron Nohos scheduled to start against Cam Leiter. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. PT at Diamond Stadium.
CSB Take
Joe Musgrove’s promising rehab start provides a positive sign for his return to full strength and potential contribution to the San Diego Padres. However, the Storm’s late extra-innings loss exposes challenges in closing tight games and highlights uncertainty surrounding Nick Pivetta’s injury status. As the series progresses, the Storm must tighten their pitching and capitalize on offensive opportunities to stay competitive in the California League standings.
Source: Original report
