The Lake Elsinore Storm secured a 10-3 victory over the Stockton Ports on June 30, 2026, at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore, California. The Storm put together a strong offensive performance, collecting 15 hits and ten runs to take the lead early and maintain it throughout the game.
After three and a half scoreless innings, the Storm broke through when first baseman Dawson Willis reached on a bunt single, advanced on a throwing error, and was driven in by a ground ball from Yoiber Ocopio, following a sacrifice bunt by Bradley Frye. The Stockton Ports responded in the fifth inning with two runs driven in by shortstop Edgar Montero, one scoring later on a wild pitch, but Lake Elsinore quickly tied the game and then took the lead with hits from Jose Verdugo and Qrey Lott.
The Storm expanded their lead in the sixth inning with contributions from Lott, Truitt Madonna, Conner Westenburg, and George Bilecki. Westenburg also stole second base for his 30th stolen base of the season. Both teams scored in the seventh inning, but Lake Elsinore added another run in the eighth to seal their victory.
With the win, Lake Elsinore improved to 3-7 in the first ten games of the California League’s second half and recorded their second consecutive victory. The Storm, a Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, will continue their series against Stockton on Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. PT at Diamond Stadium. Carlos Medina (2-1, 4.66 ERA) will start for Lake Elsinore against Stockton’s Jackson Phipps (3-2, 6.41 ERA).
CSB Take
Lake Elsinore Storm demonstrated effective and balanced offense to secure a convincing win over the Stockton Ports, building momentum after an uneven start to the second half of the season. The team’s consistent run production and baserunning, highlighted by Westenburg’s 30th stolen base, indicate growing confidence on offense. As the Storm prepare for the next matchup with Stockton, maintaining this level of play on both sides of the ball will be essential to improving their standing in the California League.
Source: Original report
