The Lake Elsinore Storm lost 3-2 to the Ontario Tower Buzzers at Diamond Stadium on August 5, 2026, falling short despite a late rally in their California League men’s baseball matchup.
Ontario took an early lead in the first inning when Joendry Vargas hit a two-run triple with two outs. The Tower Buzzers added a solo home run from Kellon Lindsey in the fifth inning, extending the lead to 3-0.
Lake Elsinore mounted a ninth-inning rally beginning with a leadoff double by Dawson Willis, who was returning from the injured list. After a strikeout by Ty Harvey, Jorge Quintana drew a walk. Rookie Alex Conover, making his professional debut, struck out for the second out. Pinch-hitter Yimy Tovar then delivered a two-run double to left field, closing the gap to 3-2. Truitt Madonna followed with a walk to place the winning run on base, but Jesmaylin Arias grounded out to end the game and the rally.
The loss leaves the series tied at 10-10. Lake Elsinore will face Ontario again on August 6 at 6:05 p.m. PT at Diamond Stadium. Lan-Hong Su is scheduled to start for Lake Elsinore, while Luis Gamez will take the mound for Ontario.
CSB Take
The Lake Elsinore Storm’s narrow 3-2 defeat to the Ontario Tower Buzzers highlighted their resilience in the late innings but also their early pitching struggles. Yimy Tovar’s clutch two-run double exemplified the Storm’s depth off the bench, yet timely hitting and closing out games remain areas to improve. With the series evenly split, Lake Elsinore’s next contest offers a key opportunity to capitalize on their late-game momentum and gain a home series advantage.
Source: Original report
