Martinez Sturgeon Pull Away for 11-5 Win

July 9 2025 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 11-5 at Waterfront Park. Martinez built an early advantage with two runs in the first inning and two more in the third before adding two runs in the sixth, two in the seventh and three in the eighth. Monterey scored twice in the fourth and added single runs in the fifth, seventh and ninth innings.

Martinez collected 10 hits according to the team line, while Monterey finished with nine. Harrison Treble and Tyler Best each drove in a run for the Sturgeon, and Ramon Enriquiez contributed two RBIs. Jose Velasquez also recorded two hits for Martinez. Monterey was led by Ryan Pruett and Alex Elliott, who each had three hits and homered. Elliott drove in two runs, while Pruett added one RBI. Jon Coss had two hits and one RBI for the Amberjacks.

Velasquez earned the win after allowing three runs on five hits in five innings. He walked three and struck out four. Clayton Evans took the loss for Monterey, surrendering six runs, five earned, on seven hits in five innings while walking five and striking out six. Jackson Kea worked a scoreless inning for Martinez, and Tyler Toland pitched a scoreless ninth.