Martinez Sturgeon Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 9-8

July 19 2022 The Martinez Sturgeon rallied past the Monterey Amberjacks 9-8 at Joe DiMaggio Park. Martinez trailed 8-7 entering the bottom of the ninth, then scored twice to secure the victory. Monterey scored four runs in the top of the ninth after being held scoreless from the third through eighth innings, but the Amberjacks’ late surge fell short.

Juan Garcia led Martinez with three hits, three runs and one RBI. Alex Dailey added two hits, two walks and an RBI, while Jordan Jackson and Philp Parker each drove in two runs. Martinez totaled 10 hits and six walks, and stole five bases as a team.

Monterey produced 12 hits, including four from Braden Scrivner, who also hit two triples. Brenden Spaulding homered and drove in four runs, while Nick DeWitt also homered and finished with two RBI. Stephen Felton added two hits and two RBI for the Amberjacks.

Manny Corpas was credited with the win for Martinez after pitching all nine innings. He allowed 12 hits and eight runs, walked two and struck out 20. The game information lists Jacob Lagos as the losing pitcher.