Fans returned to LoanMart Field to cheer on the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and the Lake Elsinore Storm as the teams opened the 2025 Minor League Baseball season on Friday, April 4.
The Quakes opened their final season in Rancho Cucamonga as the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Next year, new owner Diamond Baseball Holdings is moving the Dodgers affiliate to Ontario, where a new ballpark is under construction, and bringing the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to Rancho Cucamonga, where it will play as the Quakes.
Friday night, the Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes player Eduardo Quintero is congratulated by teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly to score Kellon Lindsey, not pictured, giving the Quakes their first run of the season during the first inning against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
LoanMart Field grounds crew member Matthew Maltes, center, sprays the home plate batter boxes prior to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes season opener against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rudy Gatto, right, and Randy Cecil, left, clean the LoanMart Field seats prior to the season opener of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league affiliate, in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
LoanMart Field grounds crew member Matthew Maltes, right, sprays down the first base line prior to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes season opener against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
LoanMart Field grounds crew members Nathan Dexter, left, and Matthew Maltes, right, prepare the home plate batter boxes prior to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes season opener against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The painted batter boxes sit ready prior to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes home opener against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Baseball fans enter LoanMart Field for the opening game of the season prior to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes playing the visitng Lake Elsinore Storm in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Sophia Pinedo, right, 10, receives an autograph from Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Marco Corcho as Sophia’s, younger sister Amina, 7, waits for her autograph prior to the Quakes home opener against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes take to the field for the first time this season as they host the Lake Elsinore Storm in the season opener for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes player Samuel Munoz greets teammates during player introductions during pregame ceremonies prior to the Quakes playing the visitng Lake Elsinore Storm in the season opening game for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes starting pitcher Hynu-Selk Jang delivers a pitch against the visiting Lake Elsinor Storm in the second inning during the season opening game for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes mascot Tremor greets baseball fans on opening day of the 2025 season as the Quakes host the Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes starting pitcher Hynu-Selk Jang delivers a pitch against the visiting Lake Elsinor Storm in the first inning during the season opening game for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes first baseman Jose Meza takes the throw to get the out on Lake Elsinore Storm’s B.Y. Choi at first base in the first inning during the opening game of the season for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Lake Elsinore Storm rightfielder Ryan Wilson fields the lead off double by Rancho Cucamonga Quakes player Kellon Lindsey off the wall during the season opener for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes mascot Tremor jokes with an umpire during the teams season opener against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Addison Jackson, 14 from Rancho Cucamonga, enjoys her first hot dog of the season during the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes opening game of the season against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Fireworks go off as the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, left, and the Lake Elsinore Storm, right, line up during the national anthem prior to the opening game of the season for both teams at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Rancho Cucamonga Quakes player Eduardo Quintero is congratulated by teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly to score Kellon Lindsey, not pictured, giving the Quakes their first run of the season during the first inning against the visiting Lake Elsinore Storm at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, April 4, 2025. This is the final season the Dodgers minor league affiliate will play in Rancho Cucamonga, they will begin play next year at a stadium under construction in Ontario. The Quakes defeated the Storm 16-9. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Minor league games continue through the summer with more than baseball to entertain the crowds — theme nights, giveaways and fireworks shows are planned.
The Inland Empire 66ers, the current Angels affiliate based in San Bernardino, started the season on the road in Visalia and return for their home opener Tuesday, April 8. Next year, the 66ers will be affiliated with the Seattle Mariners.
