2023 Monterey Amberjacks News

Tristan Cavazos has been named Pacific Division MVP for 2023 Season

Tristan Cavazos of the Monterey Amberjacks has been named MVP of the Pacific Division. Tristan went 5-0 as a starter on the Mound for the Amberjacks with a 3.18 ERA. He amassed a pitcher"s score of 79. As a hitter he went 35 for 105 and amassed a hitter"s score of 105.

Tristan helped lead the Amberjacks to the playoffs for the 2nd time in Team History.

Train Robbers Pull Away From Amberjacks 13-4

August 2 2023 The Bakersfield Train

August 2 2023 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 13-4 at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals. Bakersfield scored five runs in the first inning and added five more in the fifth to build a commanding lead. The Train Robbers finished with 18 hits while Monterey collected 10.

R. Phillips went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs for Bakersfield, while D. Moore added three hits, three RBIs and a run. R. Ortega also recorded three hits, and C. Iazzetta scored three times while driving in two runs. C. Jones had two hits, two walks and an RBI, and R. Portillo contributed two hits and two RBIs from the mound.

Monterey scored once in the third and three times in the fifth, but Bakersfield answered with two runs in the sixth and one in the ninth. J. Rodriguez led the Amberjacks with a home run, two hits and one RBI. A. Ward went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI, while S. Bennett added two hits and an RBI.

Portillo earned the win after allowing six hits and four runs three earned in seven innings. He struck out five and walked one before A. Toerner completed the game with two scoreless innings and two strikeouts. Ward took the loss for Monterey after surrendering 10 hits and nine runs in 4.1 innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Edge Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-10

August 1 2023 The Monterey Amberjac

August 1 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-10 in 10 innings at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Monterey finished with nine hits and Bakersfield collected 12 in a high-scoring Pacific Division semifinal game.

Bakersfield took a 2-1 lead in the first inning, but Monterey moved ahead with three runs in the third and added two in the fifth. The Amberjacks led 7-4 after six innings and 9-7 after eight before Bakersfield scored three times in the ninth to tie the game at 10-10. Monterey answered with the winning run in the 10th.

Chris Jones led Bakersfield by going 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI, including a home run. T. Brown scored three runs and went 2-for-6, while R. Ortega added two hits and an RBI. Monterey’s A. Ward scored three times, drove in two runs and hit a home run. R. Diaz went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI, and R. Scarver contributed two RBI.

Dominic Scotti earned the win for Monterey after throwing a scoreless 10th inning with one strikeout. G. Salazar struck out eight while allowing 10 hits and seven runs over 7.2 innings. Hunter Adams took the loss for Bakersfield, allowing two runs and four walks in two innings. Bakersfield starter J. Perez surrendered six runs in 4.1 innings, while the Train Robbers were charged with 11 total runs.

Bakersfield Wins Division Semifinal Opener

July 31 2023 The Bakersfield Train

July 31 2023 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 12-4 in Game 1 of the division semifinals. Bakersfield finished with 16 hits and scored in seven of the final eight innings after Monterey opened the game with two runs in the first.

David Moore led the Train Robbers with three hits and two RBI. Chris Jones added two hits including a home run and drove in three runs, while Ryan Ortega went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Joe Riddle contributed two hits and two RBI, and Bakersfield broke the game open with four runs in the seventh inning to take a 8-2 lead.

Riddle earned the complete-game victory, allowing nine hits and four earned runs while walking five and striking out 10. He threw 158 pitches with 97 strikes. Monterey starter T. Cavazos worked four innings and allowed one run on two hits with seven strikeouts before the Amberjacks used six relievers.

Monterey scored twice in the ninth inning but could not overcome Bakersfields late offensive surge. The Amberjacks had nine hits and committed five errors, while the Train Robbers finished with one error.

Lancaster Sound Breakers Roll Past Monterey Amberjacks 15-2

July 30 2023 The Lancaster Sound Br

July 30 2023 The Lancaster Sound Breakers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 15-2 at Sollectio Park, scoring 13 hits in the seven-inning game. Lancaster took control with four runs in the first inning, added five in the fifth, two in the sixth and four in the seventh. Monterey scored both of its runs in the fifth inning and finished with five hits.

Luke Smith led Lancaster with three hits and three runs, while Evan Antonellis drove in three runs with a home run and two walks. Jacob Jablonski also homered and collected three RBIs. Andrew Castano added a hit and two RBIs, and Joe Richter went 2-for-4 with a double a home run and an RBI. Kyle Jenkins reached base four times with three walks and scored four runs.

Richter earned the win after allowing five hits and two runs over six innings while striking out five and walking three. Timothy Carter pitched a scoreless seventh with one strikeout. Alec Abend took the loss for Monterey after surrendering eight runs six earned on six hits in four innings. Chris Bueno and Daniel Benavidez combined to allow seven additional runs over the final three innings.

Amberjacks Rally Past Sound Breakers 7-2

July 29 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

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.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Martinez Sturgeon 13-12

July 28 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 28 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks rallied for six runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Martinez Sturgeon 13-12. Monterey finished with 16 hits and overcame a five-run deficit after Martinez built a 12-7 lead through seven innings. Martinez collected 14 hits and committed no errors while Monterey was charged with three errors.

Martinez scored four times in the first inning, added three runs in the third and put together a five-run seventh. Dave Kyriacou hit a home run and drove in three runs, while Tony Riley homered twice and also finished with three RBI. Eric Whitfield went 3-for-5 with two RBI, and Jon Fargnoli added a home run and two RBI.

Monterey scored twice in the third, once in the fifth, three times in the sixth and once in the seventh before its decisive ninth-inning rally. Hiroki Goke had one hit and three RBI, Jake Grubesic went 3-for-5 with three RBI, and Rodney Scarver collected four hits and scored twice. Robert Malone added three hits and three runs.

Alec Abend earned the win after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. Nick Samudio threw 3.1 hitless innings with two strikeouts, while Joseph Barrons worked 2.2 innings and allowed eight hits and seven runs, four earned. Martinez starter Brady Bibbs struck out six in 5.1 innings but allowed nine hits and six runs, and Nic Fay took the loss after surrendering seven runs on seven hits in 3.1 innings.

Vallejo Seaweed Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 14-7

July 25 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed de

July 25 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 14-7 after turning a 5-3 deficit into a seven-run victory. Vallejo scored three runs in the third and three more in the fourth to take control before adding two in the sixth one in the seventh and two in the eighth. Monterey scored five runs in the second inning and added single runs in the fourth and sixth.

Hiroki Goke led Monterey with four hits in five at-bats and three RBI including a double. Robert Malone scored twice and drove in one run while Daniel Benavidez collected two hits. Monterey finished with 10 hits but committed four errors and left 13 runners on base.

Jalen Ford paced Vallejo with two hits and three RBI. Gary Mason Jr. added two hits and two RBI while Thomas Fitzpatrick scored three runs and had two hits. Sean Jackson scored twice and contributed one hit and one RBI as Vallejo scored 14 runs on nine hits and drew 13 walks.

Alexander Owens earned the win for Vallejo despite allowing seven runs six earned on eight hits in six innings. William Robinson followed with three scoreless innings while allowing two hits. Monterey starter Nick Samudio took the loss after surrendering three runs two earned and three walks in one inning.

Monterey Amberjacks Beat Lancaster Sound Breakers 11-6

July 23 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 23 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Lancaster Sound Breakers 11-6 after scoring in five consecutive innings from the second through the sixth. Monterey collected 12 hits and took control with three runs in the second inning followed by two in the third and three in the fourth. Lancaster answered with two runs in the third and one in the fourth before trimming the deficit with three runs in the seventh, but Monterey held on to complete the win.

Tristan Cavazos led Monterey at the plate and on the mound. He went 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI while earning the victory after allowing three hits and three runs, two earned, in six innings with nine strikeouts. Gabriel Murillo and Adrian Garcia each recorded three hits, while Ryan Diaz drove in two runs. Cavazos had two doubles, and Anthony Ward also doubled.

Nick Samudio secured the save with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out one. Alec Abend pitched one inning for Monterey and allowed three runs. Lancaster was led offensively by Evan Antonellis, who hit a two-run home run, and AJ Chacon, who also homered and drove in two runs. Kyle Jenkins added a triple and an RBI. Chacon took the loss after surrendering nine hits and 10 runs, seven earned, in five innings.

Amberjacks Hold Off Train Robbers 6-4

July 22 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 22 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-4. Monterey scored twice in the fourth inning, pushed across three runs in the seventh and added another in the eighth to build a 6-0 lead before Bakersfield answered with two runs in the ninth.

Robert Malone led Monterey with three hits, two runs and an RBI. Anthony Ward added two hits and two RBIs, while Hiroki Goke homered and drove in a run. Ryan Diaz also had a double, and Monterey finished with nine hits overall.

Bakersfield collected 10 hits in the loss. Raul Ortega had three hits, while Rick Phillips went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Phillips also hit a double, and Tom Buckman and Joe Riddle each drove in a run. Monterey starter Greg Salazar earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing four runs on 10 hits while striking out six and walking none. Joe Riddle took the loss for Bakersfield after allowing six runs, five earned, on nine hits in eight innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Outlast Bakersfield 10-8

July 21 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 21 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 10-8 at Sollectio Park. Monterey finished with 13 hits and no errors while Bakersfield collected 11 hits and committed one error.

Monterey opened the scoring with five runs in the first inning. Bakersfield answered with two runs in the second and added single runs in the third and fourth before Monterey scored twice in the fifth and once in the eighth. The Train Robbers scored three times in the ninth, but Monterey held on for the win.

Rodney Scarver led Monterey with three hits, including two home runs, three runs and four RBI. Joshua Rodriguez added two hits, a home run, one run and three RBI, while Joseph Barrons went 3-for-3 with one RBI. Bakersfields Rick Phillips had three hits, including a home run, with one run and two RBI. Raul Ortega and Paul Von Zboray also homered for the Train Robbers, with Von Zboray contributing two hits two runs and two RBI.

Dominic Scotti earned the win after allowing four hits and three earned runs with two walks and two strikeouts in two innings. Joseph Barrons worked six innings for Monterey and allowed six hits and five earned runs with three walks and four strikeouts. Bakersfield starter R. Portillo pitched eight innings and allowed 12 hits and eight runs four earned while striking out five. Aaron Hurt took the loss after surrendering two runs in 1.1 innings.

Martinez Sturgeon Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 11-4

July 20 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon

July 20 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 11-4 after scoring in five innings and breaking open a close game with a five-run seventh. Martinez and Monterey traded two-run first innings before the Sturgeon added two runs in the third and two more in the fourth. Monterey answered with single runs in the fourth and sixth, but Martinez held a 6-4 lead before its decisive seventh-inning surge.

Trevor Rodgers scored twice, went 1-for-2 and drew four walks for Martinez. Tony Riley went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI, while Jon Fargnoli added two hits, two runs and one RBI. Dave Kyriacou and Nick Adgar each drove in two runs, and Luke Johnson went 2-for-5 with one RBI. Martinez finished with 10 hits and 18 walks, while Monterey collected nine hits.

Harrison Aiken earned the win for Martinez after allowing nine hits and four runs, including two earned, in seven innings. He walked four and struck out 10. Isaiah Chavez and Brody Eglite each pitched a scoreless inning in relief. Emmanuel Benavidez took the loss for Monterey after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning.

Vallejo Seaweed Rally to 9-5 Win Over Monterey Amberjacks July 17 2023

July 17 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed sc

July 17 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed scored nine consecutive runs across the second through sixth innings to defeat the Monterey Amberjacks 9-5. Vallejo collected 11 hits and overcame a three-run first inning by Monterey, which finished with seven hits. The Seaweed also capitalized on two Monterey errors.

Vallejo took the lead with a three-run third inning after scoring twice in the second. The Seaweed added single runs in the fourth and fifth before breaking the game open with two runs in the sixth. Jalen Ford scored four runs and drove in one, while Sean Jackson went 4-for-5 with an RBI. Nick DiBennedetto added four hits and three RBIs, and Ike Brown reached base three times with a hit, two walks and an RBI. Mickey Nunes scored twice and drew four walks.

DiBennedetto earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing seven hits and five runs, four earned, while walking three and striking out three over nine innings. Emmanuel Benavidez took the loss for Monterey after allowing five runs on five hits with four walks and one strikeout in three innings. Montereys Hiroki Goke went 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Rodney Scarver and Gabriel Murillo each added an RBI.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Lancaster Sound Breakers 11-5

July 16 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 16 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Lancaster Sound Breakers 11-5 after building an early lead and scoring in five innings. Monterey struck for three runs in the first inning, added two in the second and three in the fourth to take an 8-0 advantage. Lancaster answered with three runs in the fifth and one in the sixth, but the Amberjacks added two runs in the sixth and another in the eighth to secure the win.

Greg Salazar earned the victory for Monterey, allowing five hits and four runs, three earned, in seven innings while striking out eight and walking none. Nick Samudio allowed one run in one inning and Dominic Scotti worked a scoreless ninth. Gilberto Rosario took the loss for Lancaster after giving up 10 hits and eight runs, seven earned, in five innings with five strikeouts and four walks.

Salazar also led Monterey’s offense with two hits and five RBIs. Rodney Scarver went 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI, while Adrian Garcia collected two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs. Lancaster was led by Kyle Jenkins, who had three hits, two runs and two RBIs while hitting two home runs and a double. Andrew Castano and Cal Bocchino also homered for the Sound Breakers.

Monterey Amberjacks Shut Out Dublin Leprechauns 13-0

July 15 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 15 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 13-0 at Sollectio Park, improving their record to 31-18-0. Monterey collected 13 hits and scored in four innings, while Dublin finished with five hits and committed four errors. The Amberjacks played errorless baseball.

Monterey took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and broke the game open with five runs in the third. The Amberjacks added two runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth to complete the scoring. Joshua Rodriguez hit a home run and drove in three runs, while Adrian Garcia and Hiroki Goke each collected two hits and one RBI. Dominic Scotti and Matt Palmer also drove in runs, and Kyler Rinehart finished with a double and an RBI.

Joseph Barrons earned the win with a seven-inning shutout, allowing five hits and striking out three without issuing a walk. Christian Zellner took the loss for Dublin after allowing seven runs on five hits in three innings, and Steven Mendoza surrendered six runs on eight hits over three innings. Robert Malone went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, and Barrons contributed two hits for Monterey.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Vallejo Seaweed 5-3

July 14 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

July 14 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks overcame an early deficit and defeated the Vallejo Seaweed 5-3. Monterey finished with seven hits and scored in the first third sixth and seventh innings while Vallejo collected 11 hits but was held scoreless after the third inning.

Dominic Scotti delivered a key offensive performance for Monterey, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Robert Malone scored twice and drove in one run while hitting a home run and drawing two walks. Vallejo’s Sean Jackson hit a home run, scored once and drove in one run, while Mickey Nunes and Jalen Ford each recorded two hits.

Monterey took a 1-0 lead in the first inning before Vallejo answered with one run in the second and two in the third. The Amberjacks tied the game with a run in the third, moved ahead with a run in the sixth and added two runs in the seventh to secure the victory.

Nick Samudio earned the win after allowing two hits and no runs with four strikeouts in three innings. Dominic Scotti followed with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one for the save. Vallejo starter Phil Rowland took the loss after allowing five hits and four runs, three earned, in five innings.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 18-7

July 12 2023 The Bakersfield Train

July 12 2023 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 18-7 at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield collected 19 hits and scored in six innings, including a four-run fifth, a five-run sixth and a four-run seventh. Monterey finished with 11 hits and scored twice in the fifth before adding five runs in the eighth. Rick Phillips led Bakersfield with four hits in six at-bats, including a home run, four runs and one RBI. Raul Ortega went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs and six RBI, while Tevin Brown added three hits, three runs and two RBI. Max Tracey scored four times and drew four walks, and Christian Jones and Chris Iazzetta each drove in three runs. Gabriel Murillo paced Monterey with three hits and two RBI. Tristan Cavazos and Hiroki Goke each had two hits and two RBI, while Goke also doubled. Monterey’s other extra-base hits included doubles by Anthony Ward and Adrian Garcia. Sadler Goodwin earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing five hits and two runs, two earned, in six innings. He walked two and struck out five. Emmanuel Benavidez took the loss for Monterey, surrendering nine runs on nine hits with six walks and two strikeouts in 4.2 innings. Bakersfield committed one error and Monterey made two.

Vallejo Seaweed Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 10-5

July 11 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed de

July 11 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 10-5 after building an early lead at Wilson Park. Vallejo scored three runs in the first inning and four more in the second to take a 7-0 advantage. Monterey answered with four runs in the third, but the Seaweed added single runs in the fourth sixth and seventh innings before Monterey scored once in the ninth.

Dandre Gaines powered Vallejo with a home run and four RBI while Mickey Nunes homered twice scored three runs and drove in one. Nunes also drew two walks. Gary Mason Jr. and David Escobar each had two hits for the Seaweed. Monterey collected 14 hits, led by Chaison Miklich’s three hits including a home run and two RBI. Jake Grubesic had three hits and an RBI while Anthony Ward added two hits including a homer and two RBI.

David Escobar completed the game for Vallejo, allowing 14 hits and five runs, four earned, with two walks and four strikeouts. Chris Bueno took the loss for Monterey after surrendering six hits and seven runs, six earned, in one inning. Dominic Scotti, Anthony Ward and Hiroki Goke combined to hold Vallejo scoreless over the final eight innings, although Ward was charged with three runs, one earned, in four innings. The game information lists Fred Seto as the winning pitcher.

Sturgeon Hold Off Amberjacks 9-4

July 8 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon d

July 8 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 9-4 after collecting 13 hits and scoring in five separate innings. Martinez opened with two runs in the first, added two in the fifth and one in the sixth, then broke the game open with three runs in the seventh before adding another run in the ninth. Monterey scored twice in the fifth and twice in the seventh but could not close the gap.

Eric Whitfield led the Sturgeon offense with two hits, a home run and four RBI. Sam Freedman added a home run and two RBI, while Jon Fargnoli and Paul Carreno each collected three hits. Luke Johnson had one hit, one RBI and a stolen base, and Jackson Kea also drove in a run. Martinez finished with two home runs and three stolen bases.

Craig Broadman earned the win for Martinez with a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits and four runs while striking out four and walking three over nine innings. Joseph Barrons took the loss for Monterey after six innings, and Nick Samudio and Tristan Cavazos also pitched in relief. The Sturgeon committed one error compared with four for the Amberjacks.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Martinez Sturgeon 8-2

July 7 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

July 7 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 8-2 at Sollectio Park. Monterey finished with eight runs and eight hits while Martinez recorded two runs and five hits. The Amberjacks scored twice in the first inning, twice in the fourth, three times in the fifth and once in the sixth. Martinez scored both of its runs in the second inning.

Chaison Miklich led Monterey with two hits and four RBI. Jake Grubesic added two hits and two RBI, while Robert Malone scored twice, hit a triple and drove in two runs. Gabriel Murillo also collected two hits and scored once. For Martinez, Cain Agis hit a home run and drove in both Sturgeon runs.

Greg Salazar earned the win with a complete-game performance for Monterey. He allowed five hits and two runs, struck out six and walked one over nine innings. Martinez starter Colt Powledge took the loss after allowing four earned runs on four hits with eight walks and three strikeouts in four innings. Brady Bibbs worked the final four innings for the Sturgeon and allowed four runs on four hits.

Monterey Amberjacks Roll Past Vallejo Seaweed 9-2

July 4 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

July 4 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Vallejo Seaweed 9-2 behind a 15-hit attack at Sollectio Park. Monterey scored in five innings, building a 2-0 lead in the second, adding two runs in the third and one in the fourth before scoring twice in both the sixth and seventh innings. Vallejo avoided a shutout with two runs in the ninth.

Ryan Diaz led Monterey with three hits, three RBI and two runs scored. Gabriel Murillo went 2-for-5 with two RBI and hit a home run, while Anthony Ward added two hits, one RBI and one run. Dominic Scotti also had two hits, and Joshua Rodriguez contributed a double. Monterey finished with 15 hits and eight RBI.

Tristan Cavazos earned the win for Monterey with eight shutout innings, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out 10. Dominic Scotti pitched the ninth, allowing two runs on three hits with one strikeout. Noah Fiso took the loss for Vallejo after allowing five earned runs on five hits in four innings.

Dandre Gaines accounted for both Vallejo runs with a home run and two RBI. The Seaweed managed four hits overall, while Monterey held Vallejo scoreless through the first eight innings.

Lancaster Sound Breakers Overpower Monterey Amberjacks 15-2

July 2 2023 The Lancaster Sound Bre

July 2 2023 The Lancaster Sound Breakers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 15-2 behind a 15-hit attack and a dominant pitching performance. Lancaster scored twice in the first inning, added two runs in the fourth, erupted for five in the sixth and five more in the eighth before adding a run in the ninth. Monterey scored once in the first and third innings but was held scoreless over the final six frames.

Evan Antonellis led Lancaster with two hits, four RBI and a home run. Jacob Jablonski went 2-for-4 with four runs, two hits, one RBI and a home run, while Cal Bocchino added three hits, two runs and two RBI, including two doubles. Andrew Castano also collected three hits and scored three times. Christian Quezada and Julian Hunt had two hits apiece, and Lancaster homered three times overall with Kyle Jenkins also going deep.

Gilberto Rosario earned the win after allowing two runs on two hits in seven innings. He struck out seven and walked four while throwing 112 pitches, 67 for strikes. Nico ODonnell completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out two. Joseph Barrons took the loss for Monterey, surrendering nine runs on nine hits in six innings, with two strikeouts and three walks.

Monterey Amberjacks Outlast Marysville Drakes 10-9

July 1 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

July 1 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Marysville Drakes 10-9 in a 13-inning contest. Monterey collected 14 hits and Marysville finished with 10, while the Amberjacks committed three errors compared with two for the Drakes.

Anthony Williams led Monterey’s offense with four hits and five RBIs. Anthony Ward added three hits, three runs and one RBI, while Hiroki Goke drove in two runs and Sean Bennett contributed two hits and one RBI. Monterey scored three runs in the sixth inning and added two in the ninth according to the box score.

Marysville received a strong performance from Lyndon Weaver, who went 3-for-7 with two runs two RBIs and a home run. Tucker Burton also had three hits, while Neil Boudreau finished with two hits and one RBI. The Drakes scored three runs in the sixth inning and finished with six total walks.

Ward earned the win after pitching one scoreless inning with two hits and one walk. Mike Stellmack took the loss for Marysville after allowing six runs five earned on seven hits in 5.1 innings. Earl Johnson started for the Drakes and worked six innings with seven hits allowed four runs two earned and five strikeouts.

Amberjacks Rally Past Leprechauns 8-5

June 30 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 30 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 8-5 after scoring four runs in the first inning and adding another in the second. Dublin answered with four runs in the third, but Monterey regained control with a three-run eighth inning and held Dublin scoreless in the ninth.

Chaison Miklich delivered the key offensive performance for Monterey, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI. Joshua Rodriguez added a double and two RBI, while Hiroki Goke contributed a hit and two RBI. Gabriel Murillo had two hits and three walks, and Tristan Cavazos scored once and collected one hit.

Dublin finished with nine hits. Kyler LeRoux and Josue Rivera each had two hits, while Albert Dominguez went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, one run scored and two RBI. Rivera also drove in a run.

Greg Salazar earned the win for Monterey after allowing nine hits and five earned runs in eight innings. He walked none and struck out 11. Dominic Scotti recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and one strikeout. Dublin starter Meltavis Robertson worked seven innings, allowing six hits and five runs, four earned, with eight walks and seven strikeouts. Mike Rios took the loss after allowing three runs in one inning.

Monterey Uses Big Fourth Inning to Defeat Vallejo

June 29 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 29 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Vallejo Seaweed 15-7, overcoming an early deficit with a five-run fourth inning and pulling away late. Monterey outhit Vallejo 17-6 and played error-free baseball, while Vallejo committed two errors.

Vallejo led 5-2 after two innings, but Monterey scored five runs in the fourth to take control. The Amberjacks added single runs in the fifth and sixth innings, two in the eighth and four in the ninth. Vallejo’s only additional scoring came on a two-run seventh inning.

Anthony Williams led Monterey’s offensive attack with three hits and five RBI. Gabriel Murillo added two hits and three RBI, while Adrian Garcia scored three runs with two hits and an RBI. Robert Malone went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, and Anthony Ward reached base five times with two hits and three walks. Monterey’s 17-hit performance included four doubles from Malone three from Murillo and one from Kyler Rinehart.

Nick Samudio earned the win after allowing two runs on two hits over five innings with three walks and four strikeouts. Daniel Benavidez surrendered five runs, four earned, in two innings, while Emmanuel Benavidez closed with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts for the save. Kyle Kotecki took the loss for Vallejo after giving up 10 hits and nine runs in 5.1 innings.

Marysville Drakes Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 9-3

June 28 2023 The Marysville Drakes

June 28 2023 The Marysville Drakes defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 9-3 at Bryant Field. Marysville finished with seven hits and scored five runs in the fourth inning to take control after the teams were tied 2-2 through two innings. The Drakes added two runs in the sixth and one in the eighth to secure the victory.

Tucker Burton led Marysville’s offense by going 2-for-4 with two doubles three runs and three RBI. Joseph Starick added a triple and three RBI while Jalen Gordon scored twice and drove in a run. Lyndon Weaver had two hits and one RBI. Monterey’s Adrian Garcia hit a home run and drove in one run while Gabriel Murillo collected two doubles.

Evan Nakagawa earned the win for Marysville after allowing four hits and three runs, two earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out six. Mike Stellmack finished with three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out five. Monterey starter Tristan Cavazos took the loss after surrendering six earned runs on three hits in four innings with seven walks and five strikeouts.

Monterey Amberjacks Race Past San Rafael Pacifics 8-4

June 27 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 27 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks scored five runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the San Rafael Pacifics 8-4. Monterey added a run in the second, fourth and sixth innings while San Rafael was held scoreless through five frames before mounting a late comeback attempt. The Amberjacks finished with 11 hits and two errors while the Pacifics had five hits and one error.

Tristan Cavazos led Monterey’s offense with three hits and three RBI, including two doubles. Adrian Garcia added two hits and two RBI, Chaison Miklich reached base four times with a hit and three walks, and Robert Malone collected two hits and scored once. Anthony Ward tripled, while Gabriel Murillo and Dominic Scotti also drove in runs. No home runs were recorded in the game.

Scotti earned the win after allowing one run on two hits in six innings, striking out three without issuing a walk. Anthony Williams followed with 1 1/3 innings and allowed three runs, while Emmanuel Benavidez recorded the final five outs without allowing a run.

San Rafael scored once in the sixth and seventh innings before adding two runs in the eighth, but the Pacifics could not close the gap. Nathan Lu took the loss after surrendering six runs, five earned, on four hits and six walks in two innings. Simon Martinez allowed two runs over five innings, and Austin Fitzpatrick held Monterey scoreless over the final two innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Vallejo Seaweed 8-3

June 25 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 25 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks scored six runs in the sixth inning and went on to defeat the Vallejo Seaweed 8-3. Monterey finished with seven hits and one error while Vallejo also collected seven hits and committed one error.

Anthony Ward delivered a home run for Monterey and finished with one RBI. Gabriel Murillo drove in two runs, while Chaison Miklich scored twice and added an RBI. Joseph Barrons contributed two hits and an RBI from the pitcher’s spot, and Ryan Diaz added a hit and an RBI.

Barrons earned the win after allowing seven hits and three runs, two earned, in eight innings. He walked one and struck out six. Nick Samudio completed the game with a scoreless ninth inning. Noah Fiso took the loss for Vallejo after allowing four hits and six runs in 5.2 innings with five walks and four strikeouts.

Vallejo scored once in the seventh and twice in the eighth to cut the deficit, but Monterey answered with two runs in the seventh and held the Seaweed scoreless in the ninth. Tinmion Hughes led Vallejo with two hits and a run scored, while Ike Brown and Gary Mason each recorded an RBI.

Monterey Amberjacks Rout Dublin Leprechauns 16-4

June 24 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 24 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 16-4, scoring 14 unanswered runs after Dublin took a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Monterey answered with six runs in the bottom of the first, added four in the second, four in the fourth and two in the fifth to finish with 14 hits and no errors. Dublin collected 11 hits and committed one error.

Chaison Miklich led Monterey with three hits and four RBI, including a home run. Tristan Cavazos went 3-for-3 with two walks and scored four runs, while Hiroki Goke had two hits, three runs and a walk. Sean Bennett added two hits, two runs and an RBI, and Ryan Diaz contributed two RBI. Dublin’s Saul Razo went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs and an RBI. Josue Rivera also had three hits and drove in three runs.

Anthony Ward earned the win for Monterey after allowing eight hits and four earned runs in five innings while striking out five and walking two. Alec Abend completed the game with four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out five. Dublin starter Mike Rios took the loss after surrendering nine runs eight earned on five hits and five walks in one inning. Marcelo Garcia-Cruz and Meltavis Robertson also pitched for Dublin, with Robertson working four innings and allowing two runs while striking out five.

Monterey’s early offensive surge established control, and the Amberjacks’ four-run fourth inning and two-run fifth extended the lead to 16-4. The game lasted nine innings, with Monterey holding Dublin scoreless over the final four frames.

Monterey Amberjacks Beat Martinez Sturgeon 7-4

June 23 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 23 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks scored four runs in the first inning and held on for a 7-4 victory over the Martinez Sturgeon. Monterey added two runs in the second and one in the fifth to build a 7-1 lead before Martinez scored once in each of the fourth sixth and eighth innings. The Amberjacks finished with four hits while the Sturgeon collected six.

Tristan Cavazos led Monterey with one hit two RBI and two runs scored while Chaison Miklich added one hit and two RBI. Anthony Ward scored twice and drew three walks and Sean Bennett scored twice. Martinez received a strong performance from Sam Freedman who went 2-for-4 with a home run two runs scored and one RBI. Luke Johnson and Cain Agis each drove in a run.

Greg Salazar earned the win for Monterey after allowing four hits and three earned runs over six innings with four strikeouts and six walks. Nick Samudio pitched two innings and allowed one earned run before Dominic Scotti completed the ninth with a strikeout for the save. Isaiah Chavez took the loss for Martinez after allowing six runs five earned on two hits and eight walks in two innings.

Monterey Scores Early and Pulls Away From San Rafael

June 22 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 22 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 10-1 at Albert Park. Monterey collected 10 hits and scored in the first fourth fifth and eighth innings while San Rafael managed three hits and one run. The Amberjacks opened a 3-0 lead in the first inning and added four runs across the fourth and fifth before putting the game out of reach with three runs in the eighth.

Tristan Cavazos led Monterey’s offense with three hits and five RBI, including a home run. Robert Malone added two hits, three runs and an RBI, while Anthony Ward went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs. Rodney Scarver contributed two hits and an RBI. Monterey also received a home run from Cavazos and a double from Malone.

Cavazos earned the win with seven innings of two-hit ball, allowing one run while walking five and striking out six. Jonathan Garza completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk. Eric Parnow took the loss for San Rafael after allowing seven runs on nine hits in 4.2 innings, with six walks and five strikeouts.

Blake Diggle accounted for two of San Rafael’s three hits and drove in the Pacifics’ lone run with a home run. San Rafael’s only run came in the sixth inning, while Monterey held the Pacifics scoreless in the other eight innings.

Martinez Sturgeon Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 13-10

June 21 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon

June 21 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon rallied past the Monterey Amberjacks 13-10 at Waterfront Park. Martinez collected 12 hits and overcame an eight-run sixth inning by Monterey to secure the victory. Monterey scored once in the second and fourth innings before breaking through with eight runs in the sixth to take a 10-7 lead. Martinez answered with five runs in the seventh and added another run in the eighth to complete the comeback. The Sturgeon held Monterey scoreless over the final three innings. Tony Riley went 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI for Martinez, while Luke Johnson was 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI and a walk. Nick Adgar added two hits, two runs, two RBI and two walks. Cain Agis hit a home run and drove in three runs, and Harrison Aiken also homered while contributing two RBI. Dave Kyriacou doubled twice and finished with two hits and one RBI. Aiken earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits and 10 runs while striking out seven and walking three. Monterey’s Emmanuel Benavidez was charged with the loss after recording one out and allowing two runs. For Monterey, Robert Malone, Joshua Rodriguez and Ryan Diaz each drove in two runs, while Rodney Scarver had two hits and two RBI.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Martinez Sturgeon 11-9

June 20 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 20 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 11-9 at Waterfront Park. Monterey finished with 11 hits and three errors while Martinez collected nine hits and committed two errors.

Martinez opened with three runs in the first inning, but Monterey answered with seven in the second to take control. The Sturgeon scored twice in the fourth and three times in the sixth to pull within one run at 8-7. Monterey added a run in the fifth and three more in the eighth to secure the win.

Anthony Ward had two hits and two RBI for Monterey while Rodney Scarver scored twice and drew three walks. Joshua Rodriguez scored three runs and added an RBI. Tristan Cavazos and Ryan Diaz each drove in two runs. Martinez first baseman Eric Whitfield went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI while Nick Adgar went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.

Emmanuel Benavidez earned the win after allowing one earned run on four hits in three innings with two strikeouts. Dominic Scotti recorded the save with two scoreless innings. Brady Bibbs took the loss for Martinez after allowing three earned runs on five hits in 5.2 innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Edge Lancaster Sound Breakers 11-10

June 18 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 18 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Lancaster Sound Breakers 11-10 in a high-scoring contest. Monterey collected 12 hits, while Lancaster finished with 15. The Amberjacks scored four runs in the third inning to take a 7-4 lead and added two runs in the seventh as both offenses remained productive throughout the game.

Rodney Scarver led Monterey with three hits, including two home runs, three runs and three RBI. Sean Bennett also homered and drove in three runs, while Dominic Scotti had two hits and two RBI. Tristan Cavazos and Gabriel Murillo added two hits apiece, with Cavazos contributing one RBI and Murillo driving in another run.

Lancaster received two hits and three RBI from Christian Quezada and two hits and three RBI from Nate Duarte. Kyle Jenkins went 2-for-5 with two runs, an RBI and a walk, while Jacob Jablonski scored three runs and collected two hits. The Sound Breakers stole seven bases as a team, including three by Jenkins.

Scotti earned the win for Monterey by working 1.1 scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk. Joseph Barrons started for the Amberjacks and allowed six runs, five earned, on 10 hits in five innings. Lancaster starter Gilberto Rosario struck out 11 in six innings but allowed seven runs, six earned, and Manuel Ochoa took the loss after permitting four runs in 3.2 innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Rout Dublin Leprechauns 27-6

June 17 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 17 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 27-6 after pounding out 20 hits at Sollectio Park. Monterey built an early 6-2 lead through three innings before scoring seven runs in the sixth five in the seventh and nine in the eighth. Dublin finished with 11 hits and scored three times in the seventh but could not overcome the deficit.

Robert Malone led Monterey with three hits three runs and five RBIs while Anthony Ward scored five runs and posted three hits three walks and three RBIs. Sean Bennett added three hits five runs and two RBIs and Tristan Cavazos went 4-for-6 with three runs and four RBIs. Malone and Greg Salazar each hit a home run while Anthony Ward contributed a double and a triple.

Salazar earned the win after allowing 11 hits and six runs in seven innings. He walked one and struck out eight. Daniel Benavidez completed the game with two scoreless innings allowing no hits while striking out two.

Dublins offense was paced by Kairee Tekra who collected three hits and scored twice. Saul Razo had two hits and two RBIs while Josue Rivera hit a home run and drove in a run. Meltavis Robertson took the loss after surrendering 14 runs including 13 earned on 10 hits in 6.1 innings with nine walks and five strikeouts.

Martinez Sturgeon Pull Away for 16-8 Win Over Monterey Amberjacks

June 16 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon

June 16 2023 The Martinez Sturgeon overcame an early deficit with a seven-run fourth inning and defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 16-8. Martinez totaled 16 hits, including home runs by Luke Johnson and Eric Whitfield, while Monterey finished with nine hits and four errors.

Monterey scored once in the first and twice in each of the next two innings to build a 5-0 lead. Martinez answered with seven runs in the fourth to move in front 7-6, then added three runs in the sixth, three in the eighth and three in the ninth to pull away. Monterey scored once in the fourth and twice in the seventh but could not keep pace.

Johnson went 3-for-6 with three runs two RBI and a home run. Dave Kyriacou also collected three hits, including two doubles, and drove in two runs, while Whitfield scored twice and had three RBI with his fourth homer of the season. Nick Adgar and Cain Agis each added two hits for Martinez.

Harrison Aiken earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing nine hits and eight runs, six earned, while walking four and striking out seven over nine innings. Nick Samudio took the loss after allowing seven runs, six earned, on six hits in four innings. Jonathan Garza worked three innings for Monterey, and Martinez held a 16-9 advantage in hits in the high-scoring game.

Bakersfield Holds Off Monterey 8-7

June 15 2023 The Bakersfield Train

June 15 2023 The Bakersfield Train Robbers edged the Monterey Amberjacks 8-7 in a game that featured four lead changes. Bakersfield scored once in the first inning and erupted for four runs in the fourth to take a 5-4 lead. Monterey answered with a run in the fifth to tie the game, but the Train Robbers regained the advantage with a run in the seventh and held on despite both teams scoring twice in the ninth. Bakersfield collected seven hits, with Dominic Moore driving in two runs and Aaron Hurt adding two RBI. Christian Jones and S. Goodwin also drove in runs, while Rick Phillips and Joe Riddle each recorded a hit and scored once. The Train Robbers overcame six errors in the field. Monterey finished with 11 hits. Ryan Diaz went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Adrian Garcia and Rodney Scarver each had two hits. Anthony Ward tripled, drove in a run and scored once, and Chris Bueno added a double and scored twice. Monterey stranded 14 runners and committed two errors. Bakersfields Hunter Adams delivered three scoreless innings with two hits allowed and three strikeouts. Chris Rodriguez earned the win after allowing one hit and two runs in one inning, with neither run earned. Chris Bueno worked seven innings for Monterey, allowing five hits and six runs, five earned, while striking out four. Ward was charged with the loss after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning. The game was protested in the top of the second inning.

Monterey Amberjacks Beat Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-4

June 14 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 14 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-4 at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Monterey broke a scoreless tie with one run in the fourth inning, then scored four in the fifth and added another in the sixth to take a 6-1 lead. Bakersfield answered with one run in the sixth, two in the eighth and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback. The game was protested in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Rodney Scarver led Monterey with three hits in four at-bats and two RBI. Anthony Ward doubled, drove in two runs and scored once, while Robert Malone collected two hits and scored twice. Monterey finished with nine hits and also received a one-RBI performance from Joshua Rodriguez. Bakersfield totaled eight hits, with Tevin Brown going 2-for-4 with two runs and Aramis Cruz going 2-for-3 with two hits and two walks. Paul Von Zboray hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Christian Jones added an RBI.

Emmanuel Benavidez earned the win after allowing three hits and one earned run over six innings with six strikeouts and three walks. Gabriel Murillo worked two innings and allowed two runs, and Anthony Ward recorded the save with one inning of relief. Joe Riddle took the loss for Bakersfield after giving up seven hits and six runs over seven innings, four of them earned, with five strikeouts and three walks. Hunter Adams pitched two scoreless innings with four strikeouts for the Train Robbers.

Monterey Amberjacks Hold Off Vallejo Seaweed 9-8

June 13 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 13 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks held off the Vallejo Seaweed 9-8 after a late rally by Vallejo. Monterey scored twice in the first inning and added three runs in the fourth to take a 5-2 lead through five innings. The Amberjacks then scored four times in the seventh, which proved to be the difference in the one-run game.

Vallejo answered with three runs in the seventh and three more in the eighth, but Monterey kept the Seaweed scoreless in the ninth to secure the victory. Monterey finished with 10 hits and three errors, while Vallejo also collected 10 hits and committed three errors.

Robert Malone led Monterey with three hits, two runs and one RBI. Adrian Garcia also had three hits and scored once, while Tristan Cavazos contributed a home run, three RBI and one run. Anthony Ward scored twice and drove in one run, and Matt Palmer added a pinch-hit RBI. Vallejos Mickey Nunes went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs, while Sean Jackson went 2-for-4 and scored twice.

Daniel Benavidez earned the win for Monterey after allowing four hits and two runs, one earned, in six innings with four strikeouts and two walks. Dominic Scotti recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. David Gustatson took the loss for Vallejo, surrendering seven hits and five earned runs in four innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Lancaster Sound Breakers 13-4

June 11 2023 The Monterey Amberjack

June 11 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Lancaster Sound Breakers 13-4, collecting 15 hits while holding Lancaster to seven. Monterey took control with four runs in the first inning and added single runs in the third fourth and sixth before scoring two in the fifth and four in the eighth. Lancaster scored once in the fifth twice in the seventh and once in the ninth.

Sean Bennett led Monterey’s offense by going 4-for-4 with four runs and two RBI. Gabriel Murillo hit a home run and drove in four runs, while Rodney Scarver finished 3-for-5 with three RBI. Anthony Ward added two hits and scored three runs. Monterey also received two hits and an RBI from Matt Palmer and two hits from Ryan Diaz.

Tristan Cavazos earned the win after allowing three runs on three hits in seven innings while striking out 12 and walking three. Alec Abend worked the final two innings, giving up one run on four hits with two strikeouts. Lancaster starter Colin Cortez took the loss after recording two outs and allowing four runs on three hits with two walks.

Andrew Castano paced Lancaster with two hits including a home run and one RBI. Michael Haith drove in two runs, and JJ Holiday added an RBI. Monterey committed no errors, while Lancaster was charged with two.

Lancaster Sound Breakers Surge Past Monterey Amberjacks 17-8

June 10 2023 The Lancaster Sound Br

June 10 2023 The Lancaster Sound Breakers scored 13 runs across the third through fifth innings and defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 17-8 at The Hangar. Lancaster collected 17 hits and overcame Monterey’s 12-hit performance in a high-scoring game.

Lancaster broke through with three runs in the third inning before adding five runs in both the fourth and fifth. The Sound Breakers scored three more in the seventh and one in the eighth. Monterey answered with a five-run seventh inning and added single runs in the first fifth and ninth but could not close the gap.

Kyle Jenkins led Lancaster with three hits including two doubles three runs and four RBI. Andrew Castano went 3-for-5 with three RBI while Nate Duarte added a hit two walks and three RBI. Christian Quezada had two hits two runs and two RBI and Hayden Faunce finished with two hits and two RBI. Jacob Jablonski scored four runs and had two hits.

Robert Malone paced Monterey with two hits two runs and four RBI including the Amberjacks’ only home run. Anthony Ward added three hits and two RBI while Chaison Miklich had two hits. Lancaster starter Tyler Hopper earned the win after allowing seven runs six earned on nine hits in six innings with four strikeouts. Colin Cortez recorded the save by allowing one run on three hits over three innings while striking out six. Anthony Ward took the loss for Monterey after surrendering eight runs seven earned in 3.2 innings.

Lancaster Holds Off Monterey 7-6

June 9 2023 The Lancaster Sound Bre

June 9 2023 The Lancaster Sound Breakers held off the Monterey Amberjacks 7-6 after building an early lead at The Hangar. Lancaster collected 13 hits and scored five runs in the first inning, adding single runs in the third and seventh to take a 7-4 advantage into the eighth. Monterey scored twice in the eighth but could not complete the comeback.

Christian Quezada led Lancaster with three hits, including a home run, and two RBI. Nate Duarte also went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Tyler Telphy drove in two runs and Andrew Castano added two hits and one RBI. Kyle Jenkins scored twice for the Sound Breakers.

Monterey received three hits and two RBI from Anthony Ward, while Robert Malone went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Joshua Rodriguez added two hits and one RBI, and Rodney Scarver contributed one hit and one RBI. The Amberjacks finished with 11 hits and five walks but left 11 runners on base.

AJ Chacon earned the win for Lancaster after allowing nine hits and four runs three earned over six innings with six strikeouts and two walks. Manuel Ochoa pitched two innings and allowed two runs, and Colin Cortez worked a scoreless ninth with one strikeout to record the save. Greg Salazar took the loss for Monterey despite striking out seven in six innings; he allowed 11 hits and six runs five earned.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Vallejo Seaweed 10-9

June 8 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

June 8 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks erased an early four-run deficit with an eight-run seventh inning and held on for a 10-9 victory over the Vallejo Seaweed. Monterey finished with 12 hits and three errors while Vallejo collected 10 hits without committing an error.

Vallejo led 4-0 after two innings and added two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to take a 7-0 advantage. Monterey answered with eight runs in the seventh and added two more in the ninth. Vallejo scored twice in the bottom of the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Matt Palmer led Monterey with three hits in four at-bats. Kyler Rinehart went 2-for-2 with three walks, while Adrian Garcia, Rodney Scarver, Anthony Ward and Alex Westman each drove in two runs. Scarver also collected a pair of doubles and scored once. Vallejos Sean Jackson had three hits in four at-bats, and Dandre Gaines went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Jonathan Garza earned the win for Monterey after allowing three hits and two runs over 4.1 innings, with two walks and one strikeout. Dominic Scotti recorded the save with a scoreless two-thirds of an inning. Vallejo starter Phil Rowland struck out nine and allowed five hits over six scoreless innings, but DeAndre Abram took the loss after surrendering eight runs on four hits in one inning.

Marysville Drakes Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 10-4

June 7 2023 The Marysville Drakes r

June 7 2023 The Marysville Drakes rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Monterey Amberjacks 10-4. Marysville finished with 12 hits and overcame a 3-0 Monterey lead after two innings. The Amberjacks scored once in the first and twice in the second before the Drakes tied the game with three runs in the third inning.

Marysville moved in front with three more runs in the fourth and added another in the fifth. The Drakes broke the game open with a three-run eighth inning, while Monterey scored its final run in the ninth. Marysville committed two errors and Monterey played error-free baseball.

Erik Mitchell led the Drakes offensively by going 4-for-5 with two doubles and four RBI. Lyndon Weaver scored twice and drove in a run while Evan Blum and Joseph Starick each had two hits and one RBI. Tyler Carpenter and Earl Johnson also contributed one RBI apiece.

Ryan Diaz paced Monterey with two hits including a home run and two RBI. Tristan Cavazos went 2-for-3 and scored twice while Sean Bennett added two hits. Michael Vochelli earned the win for Marysville after allowing four hits and three earned runs over five innings with eight strikeouts. Mike Stellmack added two scoreless innings with two strikeouts and Neil Boudreau worked a scoreless ninth. Daniel Benavidez took the loss for Monterey after surrendering seven hits and six earned runs in 3.1 innings.

Vallejo Seaweed Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 14-13

June 6 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed sco

June 6 2023 The Vallejo Seaweed scored three runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Monterey Amberjacks 14-13 in a high-scoring game. Vallejo collected 13 hits and overcame an early 8-0 deficit after Monterey scored eight times in the first inning. Monterey finished with 14 hits and led 13-11 entering the bottom of the ninth before Vallejo completed the comeback.

Sean Jackson went 2-for-4 with four runs scored and two RBI for Vallejo. Mickey Nunes had two hits three RBI and three walks while Caleb Natov added a home run and three RBI. Ike Brown contributed three hits and two RBI, and Kiryn Smith-Coleman scored twice. For Monterey, Joshua Rodriguez went 3-for-6 with three RBI, Robert Malone had two hits two RBI and three runs scored, and Sean Bennett scored three times while drawing four walks.

Vallejo scored four runs in the fourth inning and four more in the eighth before its ninth-inning rally. Kyle Kotecki earned the win after allowing two hits and four runs in 1.1 innings, and Quentin Oexner recorded the save with two-thirds of an inning. Tavon Gibbs held Monterey to one run on three hits over five innings, while Matt Palmer was charged with the loss after allowing three runs without recording an out.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Dublin Leprechauns 12-4

June 4 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

June 4 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 12-4 after building an early lead and adding five runs in the fifth inning. Monterey scored four times in the first and once in the second before its five-run fifth and two-run seventh put the game out of reach. Dublin scored once in the first and added two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth.

Anthony Ward went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI for Monterey and hit a home run. Chaison Miklich also homered and finished 2-for-2 with a walk and three RBI. Joshua Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI while Ryan Diaz added two hits and scored three runs. Monterey finished with 12 runs and 12 hits.

Garrett Payton earned the win for Monterey after allowing one run on five hits over 6.1 innings. He walked one and struck out four. Matt Palmer gave up two runs over 1.2 innings and Nick Samudio allowed one run in one inning.

Wyatt Rowland took the loss for Dublin after surrendering 10 runs on eight hits in five innings. He walked seven and struck out three. Joel Paulino worked three innings in relief and allowed two runs with one earned run. Saul Razo led Dublin with two hits and one RBI while John Jaques also drove in a run.

Amberjacks Rally Past Sturgeon 8-7

June 3 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

June 3 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Martinez Sturgeon. Monterey scored in the second and third innings before breaking open a 5-4 game with a three-run sixth. Martinez answered with one run in the seventh and three in the eighth to take a 7-5 lead, but the Amberjacks scored once in the eighth, ninth and 10th innings to complete the comeback.

Monterey collected 11 hits, led by Chaison Miklich, Rodney Scarver, Dominic Scotti and Sean Bennett with two apiece. Bennett drove in three runs, while Anthony Ward, Miklich, Scarver and Scotti each added an RBI. Miklich and Scotti homered for the Amberjacks, who also received three walks and two runs from Ryan Diaz.

Martinez also finished with 11 hits. Eric Whitfield went 3-for-5 with a home run, a run and an RBI, while Jackson Kea went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Sam Freedman added a home run and three RBIs, and Tony Riley homered and drove in a run. Martinez hit three home runs overall, with Freedman, Whitfield and Riley each going deep.

Dominic Scotti earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs over two innings with two strikeouts. Greg Salazar started for Monterey and worked seven innings, allowing nine hits and seven earned runs while striking out eight. Martinez starter Craig Broadman pitched eight innings with 10 hits, six runs, five earned runs, three walks and six strikeouts, while Colt Powledge took the loss after allowing two runs in 1.1 innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Hold Off Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-8

June 2 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

June 2 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-8, using a five-run fifth inning and a three-run sixth to build an 11-1 lead. Monterey finished with 13 hits, while Bakersfield totaled six.

Chaison Miklich led the Amberjacks with three hits, three runs and four RBIs, while Anthony Ward and Joshua Rodriguez each added two hits. Miklich and Rodriguez also homered. Nick Samudio went 1-for-3 with two runs and an RBI, and Gabriel Murillo contributed a hit, a run and an RBI.

Tristan Cavazos earned the win after allowing two hits and one earned run in six innings. He struck out six and walked two. Nick Samudio added a scoreless inning with one strikeout, while Emmanuel Benavidez and Daniel Benavidez also worked in relief.

Bakersfield rallied for four runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth, but the comeback fell short. Tevin Brown went 2-for-6 with two runs and an RBI, and Tom Buckman had two hits and an RBI. Corby McCoy took the loss after allowing 12 hits and 11 runs, including 10 earned, over six innings.

San Rafael Pacifics Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 9-8

June 1 2023 The San Rafael Pacifics

June 1 2023 The San Rafael Pacifics edged the Monterey Amberjacks 9-8 in a back-and-forth contest. San Rafael collected 12 hits and overcame Monterey’s 11-hit attack to secure the victory.

San Rafael took control with a four-run fifth inning, then added two runs in the seventh to build an 8-7 lead. The Pacifics scored again in the ninth, while Monterey answered with one run in the bottom half but could not complete the comeback. Monterey scored twice in the first, once in the second, twice in the fifth, twice in the sixth and once in the ninth.

John Bicos led San Rafael with three hits, while Kyle Guerra went 2-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI. Grant Victor and Tyler Georgeson also drove in runs, and Kevin Johnson contributed an RBI. For Monterey, Rodney Scarver had two hits and an RBI, while Sean Bennett also recorded two hits. Joshua Rodriguez and Dominic Scotti each drove in two runs for the Amberjacks.

Chris Johnson earned the win for San Rafael after allowing one run on one hit with one walk and two strikeouts in one inning. Eric Parnow struck out seven over four innings and allowed four runs, two earned, on three hits. Simon Martinez added 2.2 scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Dominic Scotti took the loss for Monterey after surrendering one run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning.

Dublin Leprechauns Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 6-2

May 30 2023 The Dublin Leprechauns

May 30 2023 The Dublin Leprechauns defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 6-2 at Fallon Sports Park. Dublin scored twice in the first inning and added four runs in the third to build a six-run lead. Monterey scored once in the first and once in the fourth but could not complete the comeback.

Tomás Moreno went 1-for-2 with a run scored an RBI and a walk for Dublin. Saul Razo scored twice while collecting a hit and two walks. Isaiah Lewis and Joey Gali each had a hit and an RBI and Josue Rivera also scored a run. Dublin finished with eight hits and six walks while going 2-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

Meltavis Robertson earned the win for Dublin after allowing one run on one hit in four innings with three walks. Branden Flaherty took the loss for Monterey after surrendering six runs on eight hits in three innings with five walks and one strikeout. Garrett Payton followed with 1.1 scoreless innings allowing no hits and one walk.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past San Rafael Pacifics 6-5

May 28 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

May 28 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the San Rafael Pacifics 6-5. Monterey finished with 10 hits and overcame a 5-3 deficit after San Rafael scored four times in the seventh. The Pacifics also recorded 10 hits, but Monterey’s late surge secured the win.

Chaison Miklich hit a home run and drove in two runs for Monterey, while Sean Bennett also homered and contributed two RBIs. Anthony Ward added a solo home run, and Joshua Rodriguez went 2-for-2. San Rafael’s Nick Smith collected three hits, Grant Victor had two hits and two walks, and Jayson Summers hit a home run and drove in two runs.

Tristan Cavazos held San Rafael to one run on three hits over six innings while striking out 10. After Monterey’s lead changed hands, Emmanuel Benavidez earned the win with a scoreless inning, and Dominic Scotti recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. San Rafael starter Alex Valasek struck out 10 in seven innings but allowed six runs, five earned, on eight hits and took the loss.

Dublin Leprechauns Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 6-2

May 27 2023 The Dublin Leprechauns

May 27 2023 The Dublin Leprechauns defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 6-2, overcoming an early deficit with four runs in the third inning. Dublin collected eight hits and played errorless defense, while Monterey finished with one hit and no errors. Monterey scored once in the first inning and added another run in the fourth, but Dublin answered with two runs in the opening inning and broke the game open in the third. Kyle Montebon led Dublin with two hits and one RBI. Tomas Moreno went 1-for-2 with a walk and one RBI, while Isaiah Lewis and J. Gali also recorded hits and RBIs. Meltavis Robertson earned the win for Dublin after allowing one hit and two earned runs in five innings. He walked three and struck out none, throwing 80 pitches with 46 strikes. Brenden Flaherty took the loss for Monterey after surrendering six earned runs on eight hits in three innings, with five walks and one strikeout. Garrett Payton relieved Flaherty and held Dublin scoreless over 1 1/3 innings, allowing no hits and issuing one walk. Dublin’s six-run performance included two doubles, one by Lewis and one by Robertson, while Monterey’s lone hit was recorded by Dominic Scotti.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Vallejo Seaweed 10-7

May 26 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks

May 26 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks scored six runs in the sixth inning and defeated the Vallejo Seaweed 10-7. Monterey finished with 11 hits while Vallejo collected eight. The Amberjacks also overcame a 3-1 deficit after four innings by scoring twice in the fifth and six times in the sixth.

Sean Jackson led Vallejo with two hits and three RBIs including a home run. Mickey Nunes and Braxton King each added two hits while Ike Brown drove in two runs. Vallejo scored three times in the sixth and twice in the seventh but could not complete the comeback.

Monterey received home runs from Joshua Rodriguez and Dominic Scotti. Rodriguez had two RBIs while Scotti went 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI. Ryan Diaz scored twice and stole two bases and Robert Malone reached base three times with a hit two walks and an RBI.

Anthony Ward started for Monterey and allowed three hits and four runs three earned in 5.1 innings while striking out five. Nick Samudio earned the win after pitching 0.2 scoreless innings and Dominic Scotti recorded the save. Vallejo starter David Gustatson pitched eight innings but was charged with 10 runs on 11 hits and 11 walks while striking out five.

Monterey Amberjacks release their 2023 Schedule

The Monterey Amberjacks have released their 2023 Schedule.
2023 will mark the 6th season of Amberjack Baseball at Sollectio Park.
The Amberjacks will remain in the The Pacific Division of the Pecos Leag...

The Monterey Amberjacks have released their 2023 Schedule.
2023 will mark the 6th season of Amberjack Baseball at Sollectio Park.
The Amberjacks will remain in the The Pacific Division of the Pecos League with familiar foes.
In 2023 the Pacific Division will consist of eight exclusively from California.

Monterey will revert to their schedule from 2018 and 2019 where they played home games exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The teams in the Pacific division are:

• Bakersfield Train Robbers
• Martinez Sturgeon
• Vallejo Seaweed
• San Rafael Pacifics
• Dublin Leprechauns
• Marysville Drakes
• Lancaster Sound Breakers

These eight teams will play their entire season within the division.
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