WHITTIER, Calif. (Mar. 5, 2026) – The Whittier College baseball team will travel to the home facility of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Tuesday, Mar. 31 for what is set to be a historic meeting between the NCAA Division III and SCIAC staple Poets and the Class-A minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.
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The Quakes will host two pre-season exhibition games at LoanMart Field, first against the Poets, and then against fellow SCIAC program Pomona-Pitzer Colleges on Monday, March 30.
This marks the first time in franchise history that the Quakes host a multi-team exhibition event of this kind, bringing together the Class-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels club and two local collegiate programs squaring off just before the Quakes begin their 2026 California League season on April 2 vs. the Inland Empire 66ers (Class-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners).
The exhibition games will provide the community an exciting preview of the upcoming season while showcasing a dynamic mix of collegiate players and the future stars of the Los Angeles Angels organization. The games will offer great exposure to both the Poets and Sagehens local college baseball programs.
Fans can expect a high-energy atmosphere, competitive matchups, and a full day dedicated to baseball. Each game will begin at 6:35 pm, with stadium gates opening at 5:30 pm both days. The games are slated to be nine inning contests.
Tickets for the exhibition games are available for purchase at www.rcquakes.com for $10. These seats will be reserved seats. Season tickets members will receive complimentary tickets which will be distributed directly to their account.
For more information, please contact the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Front Office at (909) 481-5000.
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