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By Matthew Martz Brigade Staff writer

The Lancaster Rattlers shut out the Bakersfield Brigade 3-0 on Saturday at Mays Field in Lancaster, Calif.

The Rattlers (2-6-2) notched their first win at home in three years beating the Ogden Outlaws on Friday and then extended their wining streak to two, beating the Brigade the following evening to move into sole possession of eighth place in the PDL Southwest Division.

Lancaster opened the scoring at the 25-minute mark when Jose Garay (1G, 1 A, 3 PTS) received a long pass from Christian Hernandez (4 G, 2 A, 10 PTS) beating Brigade keeper Victor Chinchilla for his first goal of the season, giving Lancaster a 1-0 advantage.

The Rattlers would strike just three minutes later when Mauricio Harrie (6 G, 2 A, 14 PTS), put one passed Chinchilla just inside the far post.

Starter Miguel Ibarra (3 G, 3 A, 9 PTS) closed out the scoring at the 77-minute mark when he took a pass from Harrie and beat Chinchilla to the far post giving Lancaster a commanding 3-0 lead.

The Brigade (2-7-2) are now winless in their last three with back-to-back losses in their last two outings.

The Rattlers had 14 shots on goal and one caution, while the Brigade posted 11 shots on goal, and picked up three cautions.

Lancaster keeper Zach Brunner (2.45 GAA) made 10 saves and posted his first clean sheet of the year.

Brigade keeper Victor Chinchilla (3.20 GAA) would make his fourth start of the season and first since May 16 in a 4-0 loss to Hollywood United, making five saves.

The Brigade are currently in ninth place in the PDL Southwest Division, just four points ahead of the last place Ogden outlaws.

The club returns home to host the Fresno Fuego on Friday, July 3 at BCHS. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

For more information, including ticket information contact the Brigade Corporate office at 410 KICK (4625) or by visiting www.bakersfieldbrigade.com.