May 28 2017 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 15-3 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield outhit Monterey 21-11 and built its lead with runs in six of the first seven innings, including a four-run fifth and a six-run seventh. Monterey scored once in the second, fourth and seventh innings.
Nick Vehlewald led Bakersfield with two hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run.
Austin Hoffman also homered and finished with two hits, three runs and two RBI.
Jay Stout went 3-for-5 with three runs and an RBI, while Kyle Ulanday added three hits and three RBI. For Monterey,
Jordan Garrett had three hits and two RBI, and
Tommy Gale collected two hits with an RBI.
Willie Ethington worked six innings for Bakersfield, allowing eight hits and two runs, one earned, while striking out six.
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Patrick McKenna completed the game, with McKenna pitching two scoreless innings.
Anthony Hernandez was charged with the loss for Monterey after allowing six runs, five earned, on eight hits in four innings. The game information lists
Daniel Alvarez as the winning pitcher, while the pitching table marks Ethington as the winning pitcher. Monterey's manager was ejected in the bottom of the fourth inning.
