July 29 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Lancaster Sound Breakers 7-2. Lancaster scored twice in the first inning, but Monterey answered with one run in the bottom half before taking the lead with a three-run third inning. The Amberjacks added one run in the seventh and two more in the eighth to complete the comeback.
Anthony Ward led Monterey’s seven-hit attack by going 3-for-3 with two RBI and two walks.
Tristan Cavazos added a hit and an RBI, while
Gabriel Murillo and
Joshua Rodriguez each contributed an RBI.
Robert Malone scored twice, and
Hiroki Goke and Rodriguez also recorded hits. Lancaster finished with six hits, including two from
Luke Smith;
Kyle Jenkins and
Andrew Castano each drove in a run.
Dominic Scotti earned the win for Monterey after allowing two runs on six hits in seven innings while striking out seven and walking four.
Greg Salazar recorded the save with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out four. Lancaster starter
Tyler Hopper took the loss after surrendering five earned runs on four hits in 6.2 innings, with six strikeouts and eight walks.
