Ontario Tower Buzzers outlast Inland Empire 66ers in 43-run slugfest

The Ontario Tower Buzzers defeated the Inland Empire 66ers, 22-21, in a California League game on July 9, 2026. The match featured one of the highest offensive outputs in Minor League Baseball history, with the teams combining for 43 runs and 33 hits over nearly four hours. Ontario took control early, scoring 11 runs in the first inning, but Inland Empire staged a dramatic comeback, scoring 11 runs in the seventh. The game concluded with Inland Empire bringing the potential tying run to scoring position in the ninth before a strikeout ended the contest. The teams also combined for 20 walks and four hit batters throughout the game.

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