Martinez Sturgeon Hold Off Monterey Amberjacks 5-4

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Aug 6 2021 12:00AM

August 6 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon

August 6 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon held off the Monterey Amberjacks 5-4, using a five-run offensive effort and a 12-hit attack to secure the victory. Martinez scored twice in the first inning, added two runs in the fourth and one in the fifth before Monterey mounted a late challenge.

Reno Zemrak hit a home run and drove in two runs for Martinez, while Riley Cleary also contributed two RBIs. Bryce Packard went 2-for-2 with an RBI, and Caleb Natov collected three hits. Martinez finished with one error, compared with three for Monterey.

Monterey scored once in the fourth, sixth, eighth and ninth innings. Joey Pejuan hit a home run, doubled and drove in a run, while Evan Bacani added a pinch-hit homer. Issac DAgostino also had an RBI for the Amberjacks, who totaled 10 hits.

Kelvin McMiller allowed one run on three hits in four innings and struck out four for Martinez. Rene Ramirez earned the win after allowing one run on four hits over two innings, and Packard recorded the save with 1 1/3 innings of relief. Brandon Flaherty took the loss for Monterey after giving up five runs, three earned, on nine hits in five innings.

Sturgeon Rally in Eighth to Defeat Amberjacks

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Aug 5 2021 12:00AM

August 5 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon

August 5 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 3-1 after scoring twice in the eighth inning. Martinez finished with six hits and one error while Monterey collected three hits and committed one error.

Monterey scored in the first inning, but Martinez answered in the second to tie the game. The Sturgeon broke the deadlock in the eighth, with Caleb Natov hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Natov finished 1-for-4 with one run scored and two RBI, while Jaden France had two hits in four at-bats.

Nat Mendoza earned the win for Martinez after allowing one run on three hits in seven innings. He walked five and struck out seven. Nathan Lu followed with two-thirds of a hitless inning and two strikeouts, and Rene Ramirez completed the victory with 1 1/3 hitless innings and one strikeout.

Monterey starter Dan Monear worked six innings, allowing one run on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. Will Buraconak took the loss after allowing two runs in two innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Pull Away from Santa Cruz Seaweed 8-1

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Jul 31 2021 12:00AM

July 31 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 31 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 8-1 at Harvey West Park. Monterey finished with nine hits and scored in four consecutive innings from the fourth through the seventh, while Santa Cruz collected two hits and committed three errors.

Monterey broke through with one run in the fourth inning, added three in the fifth and one in the sixth before putting the game out of reach with three runs in the seventh. A. Pollack went 2-for-3 with two runs and a walk, while A. Carta, I. D’Agostino and A. Martinez each recorded two hits. Carta drove in a run with a double, and D’Agostino and Martinez also contributed RBIs. Z. Bowman added an RBI on a sacrifice fly.

Nick Grimm earned the win for Monterey after allowing one hit and two walks while striking out five over five scoreless innings. W. Buraconak added a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Santa Cruz’s lone run came in the seventh inning, with G. Nelson allowing it in his one inning of work.

Gabe Katich took the loss for Santa Cruz despite striking out eight over five innings. He allowed four runs on four hits and four walks, with one run charged as earned. G. Goff pitched the final two innings and surrendered four runs on five hits.

Santa Cruz Seaweed Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 7-4

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Jul 31 2021 12:00AM

July 31 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed

July 31 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed scored six times in the seventh inning to overcome the Monterey Amberjacks and secure a 7-4 victory. Santa Cruz finished with five hits and no errors while Monterey collected 10 hits without committing an error.

Santa Cruz took a 1-0 lead in the first inning before Monterey answered with one run in the third two in the fourth and one in the sixth. The Seaweed entered the seventh trailing 4-1 then erupted for six runs to take the lead. J. Riddle went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI while M. Mascio added a double and two RBI. M. Green also drove in a run and B. Wilson and R. Jackson each scored once.

Monterey’s A. Pollack had two hits and three RBI while J. Fry and A. Carta also collected multiple-base hits. J. Pejuan scored twice and went 2-for-3 for the Amberjacks.

Santa Cruz starter A. Trautner allowed three runs on eight hits with two walks and three strikeouts over five innings. J. Schwenger earned the win after allowing one run on two hits in 1 2/3 innings and M. Green recorded the save with a scoreless one-third of an inning and one strikeout. Monterey starter D. Monear gave up four runs on three hits and six walks over six innings while W. Buraconak took the loss after surrendering three runs in one inning.

San Rafael Pacifics Hold Off Monterey Amberjacks 6-4

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Jul 29 2021 12:00AM

July 29 2021 The San Rafael Pacific

July 29 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 6-4 at Albert Park, overcoming an early deficit to secure the win. Monterey scored once in the first inning and twice in the second, but San Rafael answered with two runs in the second before taking the lead with two runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. The Amberjacks added a run in the seventh, but the Pacifics held on.

Michael Theisen led San Rafael’s 12-hit attack by going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored. Jeff Disla added two hits, including a home run, with two RBI, while Jarrod Dumont went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run. Ben Tsui, Kyle Ulanday and Corey Davis also scored for the Pacifics. Monterey’s AJ Pollack scored twice and drove in a run, and Issac D’Agostino had two hits and an RBI.

Dumont earned the win after allowing seven hits and four runs, two earned, in eight innings. He walked five and struck out five. Matt Anderson worked a scoreless ninth to record the save. Andrew Polk took the loss for Monterey after giving up six hits and four earned runs in five innings while striking out five.

Train Robbers Power Past Amberjacks 16-5

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Jul 25 2021 12:00AM

July 25 2021 The Bakersfield Train

July 25 2021 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 16-5 at Joe Bauman Park, using an 18-hit attack to pull away in the middle innings. Bakersfield scored five runs in the second inning, added one in the third and fifth, three in the sixth, two in the seventh and four in the eighth. Monterey scored once in the first and third innings before adding three runs in the ninth.

Bakersfield catcher B. Damon went 4-for-6 with two runs and four RBI, including a home run and a double. Dakota McFadden added three hits, two runs, a home run and three RBI, while Colton Whitehouse went 3-for-5 with two home runs, two runs and two RBI. Seth Strong also collected four hits and scored once, and Jamie Carey scored three runs for the Train Robbers.

Zach Devon earned the win after allowing two runs, one earned, on seven hits over eight innings. He walked one and struck out six while throwing 129 pitches, including 80 strikes. Jarrod Rivera worked the ninth for Bakersfield. Nick Grimm took the loss for Monterey after surrendering six runs, three earned, on five hits in three innings. The Amberjacks finished with seven hits and committed four errors.

Seaweed Hold Off Amberjacks 7-5

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Jul 24 2021 12:00AM

July 24 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed

July 24 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 7-5 at Joe Bauman Park, using a seven-run offensive effort and holding off a late Monterey push. Santa Cruz finished with nine hits and one error, while Monterey collected eight hits and played error-free baseball.

Santa Cruz scored once in the first inning, twice in the third, twice in the fifth and twice in the seventh. Monterey answered with one run in the third and four in the sixth, tying the game at 5-5 before the Seaweed regained the lead in the seventh. Joe Riddle led Santa Cruz with two home runs, two hits and four RBI. Matt Mascio added a two-run homer as a pinch hitter, while Robbie Carling and Tyler Chilton each had two hits.

Monterey received three hits and three RBI from Adrian Martinez, who hit his second home run of the season. Zach Bowman also homered and drove in two runs, and Antonio Carta scored twice while reaching base three times with one hit and two walks.

Matt Peterson earned the win for Santa Cruz after allowing three hits and one earned run in 2.2 innings, striking out four. Grant Goff recorded the save with a hitless, scoreless ninth inning and one strikeout. Joe Riddle opened on the mound for the Seaweed and allowed one earned run in 3.1 innings, while Javier Rodriguez took the loss for Monterey after surrendering two runs in two innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Santa Cruz Seaweed 3-2

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Jul 24 2021 12:00AM

July 24 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 24 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks scored three times in the seventh inning to defeat the Santa Cruz Seaweed 3-2. Monterey finished with six hits and no errors while Santa Cruz collected four hits and committed one error.

Santa Cruz took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and added another run in the third. Monterey remained scoreless until the seventh when Marc Oddo drove in a run and Kyle Montebon and DAnthony Rice each added an RBI. Antonio Carta had a double for the Amberjacks while Evan Bacani went 2-for-2 with a walk.

Will Buraconak earned the win after allowing one hit and striking out four in two scoreless innings. Andrew Polk worked the first four innings for Monterey and allowed two runs on three hits with five walks and three strikeouts. Javier Rodriguez recorded the save with a scoreless seventh inning. Santa Cruz starter Gabe Katich took the loss despite allowing just one earned run on six hits while striking out eight in a complete seven-inning outing.

Monterey Amberjacks Roll Past Wasco Reserve 21-5

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Jul 23 2021 12:00AM

July 23 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 23 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks scored early and often in a 21-5 victory over Wasco Reserve. Monterey collected 18 hits and built a 13-1 lead after three innings, scoring three runs in each of the first two frames and seven in the third. The Amberjacks added runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to complete the win without allowing a run after the sixth.

Issac DAgostino went 3-for-6 with five RBI and four runs scored for Monterey, while Adrian Martinez added three hits and five RBI. Kyle Montebon scored three runs and drove in three, and Dan Monear contributed a 3-for-5 performance with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored. Monterey also received two hits and two RBI from Scotty Olivo.

Monear earned the win after allowing nine hits and three earned runs in six innings. He struck out five and walked two. Steven Cardiello closed the game with three innings of relief, allowing four hits and two earned runs while striking out three to record the save.

Wasco finished with 13 hits, led by Nick Giambalvos four-hit game, which included a home run. Domonique Hernandez and Christian Thorpe each had two hits, and Ike Horn took the loss after surrendering 13 runs and nine earned runs in 2 2/3 innings. Yusei Teraoka followed with 3 2/3 innings and allowed eight runs, while Thorpe pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.

Pacifics Use Four Run Innings to Defeat Amberjacks

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Jul 22 2021 12:00AM

July 22 2021 The San Rafael Pacific

July 22 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 11-5 at Albert Park. San Rafael collected 13 hits and played errorless baseball while Monterey finished with 11 hits and committed three errors.

San Rafael broke through with four runs in the third inning and added four more in the fourth to take control. The Pacifics scored three in the sixth and finished with 11 runs on the night. Monterey scored three times in the second, then added single runs in the eighth and ninth innings.

Michael Theisen led San Rafael with three hits, three runs and four RBIs, including his fourth home run of the season. Ben Tsui went 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs, while Dalys Binder added three hits and two RBIs. For Monterey, Kyle Montebon had two hits and two RBIs, and Scotty Olivo went 3-for-4 with two runs.

Dumont earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing 11 hits and five runs while striking out seven and walking one over nine innings. Brandon Flaherty took the loss for Monterey after allowing 11 runs, nine earned, on 13 hits in six innings, with two walks and two strikeouts.

Wasco Reserve Holds Off Monterey Amberjacks 16-14

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Jul 20 2021 12:00AM

July 20 2021 Wasco Reserve rallied

July 20 2021 Wasco Reserve rallied past the Monterey Amberjacks 16-14 in a high-scoring game at Wasco Recreation Ballpark. Wasco collected 10 hits and overcame Monterey’s 12-hit attack, with the winning run total coming across in the eighth inning after the teams were tied 14-14 through seven innings.

Monterey scored eight runs in the fifth to take a 10-7 lead, but Wasco answered with six runs in the bottom of the sixth to move ahead 13-10. The Amberjacks regained a 14-13 advantage with four runs in the seventh before Wasco scored once in the seventh and twice in the eighth to secure the victory.

Mario Ramsey powered Wasco with a home run and three RBI, while Jesse Melendez went 2-for-3 with three RBI and three walks. Cameron Stimpson added two hits and two RBI. Monterey’s AJ Pollack went 3-for-4 with three runs two RBI and two walks, and Adrian Martinez had three hits and four RBI. Jacob Lagos also recorded three hits and drove in a run.

Ike Horn earned the win for Wasco by throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed. Domonique Hernandez contributed two innings without an earned run, and Yusei Teraoka worked 1.1 scoreless innings. Marc Oddo took the loss for Monterey after allowing three runs in 2.1 innings.

Pacifics Hold Off Amberjacks 11-10

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Jul 18 2021 12:00AM

July 18 2021 The San Rafael Pacific

July 18 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics held off the Monterey Amberjacks 11-10 in a high-scoring game at Joe Bauman Park. San Rafael collected 13 hits and scored four runs in the first inning, four in the third and two in the fourth to build a 10-4 advantage. Monterey finished with 12 hits and two errors.

Dalys Binder led the Pacifics with four hits and three runs. Austin Fitzpatrick added a home run and three RBIs, while Corey Davis drove in two runs and Ben Tsui also homered. Beau Dorman had two hits and two RBIs, and Michael Theisen contributed two hits.

Monterey rallied with a run in the fifth and four in the sixth to pull within one run at 10-9. AJ Pollack homered and tripled while scoring three runs and driving in two. Ethan Lopez drove in three runs, Jared Fry hit a home run and Zach Bowman had two hits and an RBI. San Rafael added an insurance run in the eighth, and Monterey answered with one of its own but could not complete the comeback.

Leonardo Castro was credited with the win for San Rafael after allowing five runs on five hits in 1.2 innings. Michael Theisen finished with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit. Andrew Polk took the loss for Monterey after surrendering 10 runs on nine hits in 3.1 innings. Marc Oddo provided 3.2 scoreless innings for the Amberjacks with three strikeouts.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Santa Cruz Seaweed 7-6

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Jul 17 2021 12:00AM

July 17 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 17 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 7-6 at Joe Bauman Park, overcoming a five-run sixth inning by Santa Cruz to secure the victory. Monterey finished with seven hits and no errors while Santa Cruz had six hits and one error.

Monterey built a 4-1 lead with four runs in the second inning and added single runs in the fifth sixth and seventh. Evan Bacani went 2-for-2 with a double a home run and two RBI, while Jared Fry drove in two runs. AJ Pollack scored twice and stole a base. Santa Cruz scored once in the second before Tyler Chilton powered the offense with two home runs and five RBI. Robbie Carling added three hits including two doubles and drove in one run.

Nick Grimm earned the win for Monterey after allowing one hit and no runs with one walk and one strikeout over 1.1 innings. Brandon Flaherty started for the Amberjacks and allowed six runs five earned on five hits in 5.2 innings while striking out six. Santa Cruz starter Dillon Ponce allowed four runs three earned in two innings, and David Castillo took the loss after giving up three runs two earned in 4.1 innings with seven strikeouts.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Santa Cruz Seaweed 5-2

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Jul 17 2021 12:00AM

July 17 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 17 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 5-2, scoring in four of the first five innings to secure the victory. Monterey took a 2-0 lead in the first, added a run in the third, and extended its advantage with single runs in the fourth and fifth. Santa Cruz scored twice in the third but did not score again.

Ethan Lopez led Monterey’s six-hit attack by going 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, a double, a home run and a walk. Issac D’Agostino and DAnthony Rice also drove in runs for the Amberjacks. Santa Cruz collected seven hits, with Robbie Carling going 2-for-4 and Dillon Plew and Tyler Chilton each recording an RBI.

Angel Rodriguez earned the win with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing seven hits and two runs, both earned, while walking one and striking out 12. He threw 112 pitches, including 71 strikes. Alex Trautner took the loss for Santa Cruz after allowing five runs, two earned, on six hits in six innings with five walks and four strikeouts. James Schwenger pitched a scoreless seventh with two strikeouts.

Pacifics Hold Off Amberjacks 6-5

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Jul 16 2021 12:00AM

July 16 2021 The San Rafael Pacific

July 16 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics held off the Monterey Amberjacks 6-5. San Rafael scored twice in the second inning, added a run in the sixth and broke through for three runs in the seventh to build a 6-2 lead before Monterey rallied in the ninth. Michael Theisen went 2-for-4 with a double, one run and one RBI for San Rafael. Beau Dorman added two hits and two RBIs, while Jeff Disla finished 2-for-4 with one RBI. Ben Tsui and Tyson Thompson also drove in runs as the Pacifics totaled nine hits. Monterey collected 13 hits in the loss, led by AJ Pollack’s 4-for-5 performance with three runs scored. Ethan Lopez went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, Jared Fry had two hits and one RBI, and Scotty Olivo added two hits and a double. The Amberjacks scored three times in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. Sam Wells earned the win for San Rafael after allowing five runs on 13 hits in 8.1 innings while striking out five and walking three. Alex MacKinnon recorded the save with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. Dan Monear took the loss for Monterey, giving up six runs on nine hits in 6.1 innings.

San Rafael Pacifics Roll Past Monterey Amberjacks 19-5

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Jul 15 2021 12:00AM

July 15 2021 The San Rafael Pacific

July 15 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 19-5 at Albert Park, using a 13-hit attack and scoring in four innings. San Rafael built a 5-3 lead after the first inning, added five runs in the fifth, four in the sixth and five in the seventh to pull away. Monterey scored once in the third and once in the seventh but could not close the gap.

Jeff Disla led the Pacifics with two hits, including a home run, and four RBIs. Tyson Thompson went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs and two RBIs, while Ben Tsui added two hits, three runs and one RBI. Corey Davis drove in three runs, and Dalys Binder contributed two RBIs. San Rafael finished with 13 hits and one error.

Jarrod Dumont earned the win after allowing eight hits and five runs, including five earned, over eight innings. He walked three and struck out eight while throwing 117 pitches. Andrew Preimesberger took the loss for Monterey, giving up 11 hits and 14 runs over 5.2 innings, with six earned runs, six walks and two strikeouts.

Monterey collected eight hits, led by Jared Frys 3-for-3 performance and Ethan Lopezs two hits, a home run and three RBIs. AJ Pollack also homered and drove in one run for the Amberjacks.

Train Robbers Use Five Run Second to Top Amberjacks

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Jul 11 2021 12:00AM

July 11 2021 The Bakersfield Train

July 11 2021 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 6-3, using a five-run second inning and a complete-game effort from Zach Devon. Bakersfield added an insurance run in the fifth, while Monterey scored all three of its runs in the third inning. The Train Robbers finished with 13 hits and no errors; Monterey had four hits and one error.

Seth Strong powered Bakersfield’s offense with a home run and three RBI. Colton Whitehouse went 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Justin Carey collected two hits, including a double, and drove in a run. Dakota McFadden, Jamie Carey and PJ Harrington also recorded two hits apiece for the Train Robbers.

Monterey’s Ethan Lopez hit a home run and supplied all three of the Amberjacks’ RBI, adding a double. Angel Rodriguez worked 6.2 innings and allowed one run on eight hits with five strikeouts after Jacob Lagos was charged with the loss. Javier Rodriguez added a scoreless inning.

Devon earned the win by pitching all nine innings, allowing four hits and three runs while walking three and striking out 12. He threw 127 pitches, 89 for strikes, to secure the victory for Bakersfield.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Santa Cruz Seaweed 9-8

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Jul 10 2021 12:00AM

July 10 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 10 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 9-8 after overcoming an early deficit at Joe Bauman Park. Monterey scored six runs in the fourth inning to take the lead, while Santa Cruz answered with four runs in the fifth. The Amberjacks added an insurance run in the seventh and held on for the win.

Jared Fry powered Monterey’s offense with four hits in four at-bats, including two home runs and a double, while driving in four runs and scoring three times. Kyle Montebon and Andrew Polk each contributed two RBI. Monterey finished with eight hits and left just two runners on base.

Santa Cruz collected 11 hits, led by Robbie Carling’s three hits, two walks and two runs. Brennan Wilson went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a triple, while Edgar Arriola added two hits and an RBI. Ryan Erickson earned the win for Monterey after pitching three scoreless innings with four hits and three strikeouts. Andrew Polk allowed eight runs, including eight earned, in four innings, and Grant Goff took the loss after surrendering one run in two innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Edge Santa Cruz Seaweed 2-1

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Jul 10 2021 12:00AM

July 10 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

July 10 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks held off the Santa Cruz Seaweed 2-1 behind a complete-game effort from Dan Monear. Monterey scored once in the fifth and again in the sixth before Santa Cruz answered with a run in the seventh. Monear allowed three hits and one run over seven innings while striking out nine and walking two. He threw 92 pitches with 61 strikes to earn the win. Santa Cruz starter Gabe Katich also went the distance, giving up six hits and two runs with nine strikeouts and two walks in seven innings. AJ Pollack led Monterey with two hits including a double and drove in a run. Kyle Montebon also collected two hits, while Adrian Martinez added a hit and an RBI. Santa Cruz received one hit apiece from Jeremiah Farris, Grant Goff and Jon Collins, with Nick McHugh recording the Seaweeds lone RBI. Monterey finished with six hits and Santa Cruz had three.

San Rafael Pacifics Beat Monterey Amberjacks 8-6

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Jul 8 2021 12:00AM

July 8 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics

July 8 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 8-6 at Albert Park. San Rafael overcame a 5-0 deficit after three innings by scoring twice in the third and fourth innings before adding two runs in each of the seventh and eighth. Monterey scored its final run in the ninth, but San Rafael held on for the win.

Ben Tsui led San Rafael with two hits, two runs and three RBI. Dalys Binder added one hit and two RBI, while Tyson Thompson scored three runs and Austin Fitzpatrick scored once. San Rafael finished with eight hits and one error. Monterey collected four hits, with AJ Pollack driving in two runs and Ethan Lopez contributing one hit, one RBI and two stolen bases.

Alex MacKinnon earned the win for San Rafael after allowing two hits and one run over 6.2 innings. He struck out six and walked two. Ryan Greco started for the Pacifics and allowed five runs on two hits with six walks in 2.1 innings. For Monterey, Brandon Flaherty worked seven innings and was charged with six runs, one earned, on five hits while striking out four; Andrew Polk took the loss after allowing two runs in one inning.

Santa Cruz Seaweed Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 14-11

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Jul 4 2021 12:00AM

July 4 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed

July 4 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 14-11 in a high-scoring game at Joe Bauman Park. Santa Cruz totaled 11 hits and overcame 13 hits by Monterey to secure the victory.

Santa Cruz broke a 4-4 tie with a 12-run seventh inning. Monterey answered with two runs in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. The Amberjacks also scored twice in the third and fourth innings and added four runs in the seventh.

Robbie Carling led the Seaweed attack by going 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI. Dillon Plew added two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs. Tyler Chilton and Brennan Wilson each collected two hits, while Santa Cruz finished with 13 RBI as a team.

Nick Fay earned the win after allowing six runs on six hits in 3.2 innings while striking out six. Gabe Katich struck out six and allowed five runs, three earned, in five innings. Dillon Ponce recorded the save with a scoreless one-third of an inning. For Monterey, Dan Monear took the loss despite pitching 6.1 innings, and Issac DAgostino led the Amberjacks with three RBI.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Santa Cruz Seaweed 7-5

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Jul 3 2021 12:00AM

July 3 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks

July 3 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 7-5 at Joe Bauman Park, overcoming an 11-hit effort by Santa Cruz. Monterey finished with 10 hits and played errorless baseball, while Santa Cruz committed two errors.

Monterey scored twice in the first inning, added a run in the third and broke the game open with a four-run fifth to take a 7-3 lead. Santa Cruz answered with two runs in the fourth and one each in the fifth, sixth and seventh, but could not complete the comeback.

Joe Riddle led Santa Cruz with three hits, including two home runs, and three RBI. Matt Mascio added two hits and an RBI, while Dillon Plew also drove in a run. For Monterey, Ethan Lopez and AJ Pollack collected two hits apiece. Issac DAgostino and Antonio Carta each had two RBI, while Evan Bacani, Adrian Martinez and Joey Pejuan added one RBI apiece.

Brandon Flaherty earned the win for Monterey after allowing five runs on 11 hits over seven innings. He walked two and struck out two. Santa Cruz starter Cale Hamilton took the loss, surrendering seven runs on nine hits in five innings, with five strikeouts and one walk. Alex Trautner pitched a scoreless sixth for Santa Cruz.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Santa Cruz Seaweed 8-4

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Jul 3 2021 12:00AM

July 3 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks

July 3 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 8-4 at Harvey West Park. Monterey collected nine hits and scored in five innings, while Santa Cruz also finished with nine hits but left the tying run out of reach after a late rally.

Monterey took a 2-1 lead in the second inning and added two runs in the third before scoring once in the fourth to go ahead 5-1. The Amberjacks added two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. Santa Cruz scored three times in the bottom of the seventh, but Monterey held on for the victory.

Scotty Olivo went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two runs for Monterey. Ethan Lopez drove in two runs, Antonio Carta had a hit and two RBI, and Adrian Martinez went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Jacob Lagos also contributed a hit, a run and an RBI, while Joey Pejuan scored twice.

Jacob Lagos earned the win after allowing eight hits and four earned runs in 6.1 innings, with two walks and three strikeouts. Andrew Preimesberger recorded the final two outs without allowing a run. Jacob Trujillo took the loss for Santa Cruz after surrendering five earned runs in 3.1 innings. Brennan Wilson had two hits and an RBI for the Seaweed, while Grant Goff and Michael Green also drove in runs.

Monterey Amberjacks Hold Off Santa Cruz Seaweed 6-5

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Jul 2 2021 12:00AM

July 2 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks

July 2 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks held off the Santa Cruz Seaweed 6-5 in a nine-inning game at Sollectio Park. Monterey scored three runs in the first inning, added two in the third and one in the sixth to build a 6-3 advantage before Santa Cruz mounted a late challenge.

Santa Cruz scored twice in the sixth, once in the seventh and twice in the ninth. The Seaweed finished with nine hits, led by Edgar Arriola, Tyler Chilton and Michael Green with two hits apiece. Chilton drove in one run, while Dillon Plew and Green also contributed RBIs. Monterey collected nine hits, with AJ Pollack, Jared Fry and Ethan Lopez recording two hits each. Lopez drove in two runs, and Adrian Martinez added two RBIs.

Andrew Polk earned the win for Monterey after allowing five hits and three earned runs in seven innings. He walked six and struck out three. Angel Rodriguez worked a scoreless eighth with two strikeouts, and Javier Rodriguez recorded the save despite allowing two runs in the ninth. Santa Cruz starter Matt Peterson took the loss after giving up eight hits and six runs, four earned, in six innings while striking out six.

Amberjacks Rally Past Pacifics 15-9

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Jun 27 2021 12:00AM

June 27 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

June 27 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 15-9 after turning a close game into a six-run victory with a seven-run fifth inning and a four-run sixth. Monterey finished with 13 hits and scored again in the seventh, while San Rafael collected nine hits and led 5-3 after five innings before the Amberjacks’ offensive surge.

Scotty Olivo drove in three runs for Monterey, and Evan Bacani added four RBI. Joey Pejuan went 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI, while Issac D’Agostino scored three times and went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Jared Fry homered and finished with two runs and an RBI. Monterey also received two hits and two RBI from Adrian Martinez.

San Rafael’s offense included home runs by Kyle Ulanday Jon Collins and Leonardo Castro. Ulanday went 2-for-3 with a home run two RBI two walks and a run, while Don Andre Clark went 2-for-5 with two runs and two stolen bases. Ben Tsui was 2-for-3 with a double two walks and two runs.

Jacob Lagos earned the win for Monterey despite allowing nine runs on eight hits in five innings. Angel Rodriguez Javier Rodriguez and Steven Cardiello combined to hold San Rafael scoreless over the final four innings, allowing one hit and striking out four. John Murray took the loss for the Pacifics after recording two outs and allowing four runs on two hits with five walks.

Seaweed Outslug Amberjacks 18-15

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Jun 26 2021 12:00AM

June 26 2021 Santa Cruz Seaweed ove

June 26 2021 Santa Cruz Seaweed overcame an early six-run deficit and defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 18-15 in a high-scoring Pecos League game. Santa Cruz collected 11 hits and Monterey finished with 16, while the Seaweed committed two errors and the Amberjacks played error-free baseball.

Monterey built a 6-0 lead through two innings, scoring twice in the first and four times in the second. Santa Cruz answered with six runs in the fourth to tie the game, then scored three in the sixth to take a 9-8 lead. The Seaweed added two runs in the seventh, three in the eighth and four in the ninth to hold off Monterey’s four-run ninth-inning response.

Ethan Lopez led Monterey with five hits in six at-bats, five RBI and four runs. Joey Pejuan also collected five hits and drove in four runs, while A.J. Pollack scored four times and hit a home run. For Santa Cruz, Dillon Plew went 3-for-5 with four RBI, Joe Riddle went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a home run, and Tyler Chilton added two hits and two RBI. Dillon Ponce scored three runs and hit a home run.

David Castillo earned the win for Santa Cruz after allowing eight hits and seven runs, five earned, in five innings while striking out seven. Michael Green recorded the save with two scoreless innings of relief. Kyle Montebon took the loss for Monterey, allowing three hits and five runs in four innings, while Joey Pejuan surrendered seven runs on eight hits over two relief innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Rout Santa Cruz Seaweed 12-3

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Jun 26 2021 12:00AM

June 26 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

June 26 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 12-3 after taking control with four runs in the first inning and seven more in the fifth. Monterey finished with nine hits, while Santa Cruz had five. The Amberjacks also scored once in the fourth inning, and the Seaweed answered with one run in the first and two in the fourth.

Ethan Lopez led Monterey with a home run and four RBI. Kyle Montebon went 3-for-3, while Issac DAgostino collected two hits, scored twice and drove in a run. DAnthony Rice added a triple and two RBI, and Jared Fry had a double. Santa Cruz was led by Edgar Arriolas 2-for-3 performance with a double, while Brennan Wilson recorded a hit and two RBI.

Andrew Polk earned the win for Monterey after allowing five hits and three earned runs in six innings. He walked five and struck out four, throwing 120 pitches with 67 strikes. Ryan Moeller took the loss for Santa Cruz after surrendering four runs in one inning, and Jacob Trujillo allowed seven runs on seven hits over three innings.

Monterey finished the game with two errors, while Santa Cruz played error-free baseball. The Amberjacks also recorded two stolen bases, including one each by AJ Pollack and Evan Bacani.

Sturgeon Break Out Late in 11-5 Win Over Amberjacks

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Jun 25 2021 12:00AM

June 25 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon

June 25 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon scored six runs in the sixth inning and pulled away for an 11-5 victory over the Monterey Amberjacks. Martinez finished with 11 hits while Monterey collected eight, and the Sturgeon improved their record to 23-17 as the Amberjacks fell to 14-24.

Martinez scored twice in the fourth and fifth innings before breaking the game open with its six-run sixth. The Sturgeon added one run in the eighth, while Monterey scored once in the second, three times in the third and once in the ninth. Jason Hare went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a home run, while Jorge Martinez added two hits, three RBI and a home run. Bryce Packard had three hits and two doubles, and Daniel Arroyo recorded two hits.

Scotty Olivo led Monterey with two hits, three runs and two RBI. Evan Bacani also had two hits and an RBI, while DAnthony Rice drove in two runs. Monterey’s other extra-base hits came from Ethan Lopez with a double and Bacani with a triple.

Riley Cleary earned the win after allowing two hits and one run in five innings, striking out three without issuing a walk. Nathaniel Brezner-Mendoza pitched four innings for Martinez and struck out seven while allowing six hits and four earned runs. Dan Monear took the loss for Monterey after surrendering seven hits and eight runs in five innings, with five earned runs and 10 strikeouts. Angel Rodriguez and Javier Rodriguez combined to hold Martinez scoreless over the final four innings.

Martinez Sturgeon Roll Past Monterey Amberjacks 12-1

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Jun 24 2021 12:00AM

June 24 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon

June 24 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 12-1, powered by a three-run first inning, a four-run third and a five-run fifth. Martinez finished with 13 hits while Monterey collected five. The Amberjacks scored their lone run in the eighth inning.

Jorge Martinez went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs for Martinez. Daniel Arroyo added two hits, four RBI and a home run, while Caleb Natov hit a two-run homer and finished with two hits and two RBI. Anthony McDougle also homered and drove in two runs. Bryce Packard and Kevin Roque each scored once, and Jason Hare reached base twice with a hit and a walk.

Kelvin McMiller earned the win after allowing four hits and one run over eight innings while striking out 10 and walking none. Kevin Roque pitched a scoreless ninth. Monterey starter Ryan Erickson took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and seven runs, five earned, in four innings. Andrew Polk allowed five runs in one inning before Kyle Montebon and Brandon Flaherty combined for three scoreless innings.

Wasco Reserve Pulls Away to Defeat Monterey 15-9

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Jun 23 2021 12:00AM

June 23 2021 Wasco Reserve defeated

June 23 2021 Wasco Reserve defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 15-9 at Wasco Recreation Ballpark, using a 17-hit attack to secure the victory. Wasco scored five runs in the first inning and added four in the fourth to build a 9-4 lead. The Reserve extended the advantage with three runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth before Monterey scored three in the ninth. Daniel Quiroz led Wasco with three hits and three RBI, including two doubles. Christian Thorpe drove in four runs, while Chase Stacy contributed two hits and three RBI. Domonique Hernandez went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, and Daunte Freeman added two hits, three runs scored and two RBI. Monterey collected 15 hits, led by AJ Pollacks 3-for-4 performance and Jared Frys two hits and two walks. Issac DAgostino and Scotty Olivo each drove in two runs for the Amberjacks. Chris Reyes earned the win after allowing one run on three hits in three innings with one strikeout. Chase Stacy started for Wasco and surrendered five runs on seven hits in four innings while striking out two. Monterey starter Jacob Lagos took the loss after giving up 10 runs, six earned, on 11 hits in five innings with three strikeouts. Marc Oddo allowed five runs on six hits over three innings in relief.

Train Robbers Pull Away for 18-6 Win

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Jun 20 2021 12:00AM

June 20 2021 The Bakersfield Train

June 20 2021 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 18-6 after scoring in six of the final seven innings. Bakersfield collected 16 hits, including three home runs, while Monterey finished with eight hits and committed five errors.

Monterey led 1-0 after the first inning and remained within one run at 4-3 after three innings. Bakersfield then scored once in the fifth, three times in the sixth, four in the seventh, four in the eighth and twice in the ninth to break the game open. The Amberjacks scored three times in the fourth but were held scoreless over the final five innings.

Dakota McFadden led Bakersfield with a home run, four RBI and one run scored. Justin Carey went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs, while Rory Graf-Brennen also collected three hits and three RBI. Malcolm Smith added three RBI, Alex Cornell hit a two-run homer, and Graf-Brennen also homered. PJ Harrington scored four runs and drew two walks.

Stanley Vargas earned the win for Bakersfield by allowing one hit and no runs over five innings with five strikeouts and two walks. Zach Devon started and allowed six runs, five earned, on seven hits in four innings while striking out six. Brandon Flaherty took the loss for Monterey after surrendering 12 runs, eight earned, on 12 hits in 6.1 innings. AJ Pollack hit a solo home run for the Amberjacks and drove in two runs.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past Santa Cruz Seaweed 7-5

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Jun 19 2021 12:00AM

June 19 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

June 19 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 7-5 at Joe Bauman Park, overcoming an early deficit with runs in four innings. Monterey finished with six hits, while Santa Cruz collected seven hits and committed one error.

Santa Cruz scored three times in the first inning, but Monterey answered with two runs in the bottom half and added single runs in the second and third innings to take a 4-3 lead. The Seaweed tied the game with one run in the fifth and moved ahead 5-4 with another in the sixth before the Amberjacks erupted for three runs in the seventh to secure the win.

Joe Riddle led Santa Cruz with a home run, three RBI and one run scored. Tyler Chilton also homered and drove in one run, while Robbie Carling and Michael Green each recorded two hits. Montereys AJ Pollack went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs scored, one RBI and one walk. DAnthony Rice added a home run and three RBI, and Issac DAgostino contributed a double and one RBI.

Malcom Vasquez earned the win for Monterey with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out two and issuing no walks. Gabe Katich took the loss after allowing four earned runs on three hits in five innings, despite recording seven strikeouts. Jacob Trujillo pitched the final 1.2 innings for Santa Cruz and allowed three runs.

Santa Cruz Seaweed Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 8-6

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Jun 19 2021 12:00AM

June 19 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed

June 19 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 8-6 after scoring five runs in the fifth inning. Santa Cruz outhit Monterey 8-3 and overcame a 3-3 tie by taking an 8-3 lead through five innings. Monterey answered with three runs in the sixth but was held scoreless in the seventh. Robbie Carling led the Seaweed offense with two hits, three RBI and a home run. Tyler Chilton also homered and drove in a run, while Dillon Plew, Edgar Arriola and Dillon Ponce each scored twice. Ryan Moeller added a hit and an RBI for Santa Cruz. Alex Trautner earned the win after allowing one hit and striking out three in two scoreless innings. Michael Green recorded the save with a scoreless seventh, striking out one. Monterey starter Kyle Montebon allowed five hits and three earned runs in 3.2 innings, while Steven Cardiello was charged with five earned runs in one inning and Angel Rodriguez took the loss despite pitching 1.1 scoreless innings. AJ Pollack drove in two runs for Monterey, and DAnthony Rice had a hit and an RBI. Santa Cruz starter Ryan Moeller worked three innings, allowing three earned runs and seven walks, before Trautner and the Seaweed bullpen finished the game.

Sturgeon Overwhelm Amberjacks 20-9

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Jun 18 2021 12:00AM

June 18 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon

June 18 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 20-9, overcoming a three-run first inning by Monterey with a 21-hit offensive performance. Martinez scored five runs in the second inning to take the lead and added runs in the third fourth and fifth innings before breaking the game open with five-run rallies in both the seventh and eighth innings. Monterey scored once in the third and fifth innings and three times in the sixth but could not keep pace.

Bryce Packard led Martinez with four hits and four RBI, while Caleb Natov drove in six runs on three hits. Jorge Martinez added three hits and three RBI, and Jason Hare collected three hits and scored three runs. Natov and Anthony McDougle each hit a home run for the Sturgeon. Willy Paulino and Reno Zemrak also finished with two RBI apiece.

Monterey received three hits and four RBI from Ethan Lopez, who hit a home run, while Issac DAgostino and Jared Fry each had two hits. Fry drove in two runs. The Amberjacks totaled 10 hits but committed three errors, compared with no errors for Martinez.

Ernest Quintana earned the win for Martinez after allowing five runs on three hits in 2.1 innings with five walks and one strikeout. Kelvin McMiller opened the game with four innings, allowing four earned runs on six hits while striking out six, and Willy Paulino and Reno Zemrak combined for 2.2 scoreless innings. Jacob Lagos took the loss for Monterey after surrendering 10 runs seven earned on 14 hits in six innings.

Pacifics Pull Away for 12-6 Win Over Amberjacks

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Jun 17 2021 12:00AM

June 17 2021 The San Rafael Pacific

June 17 2021 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 12-6 at Albert Park, using a strong start and a three-run eighth inning to secure the victory. San Rafael scored four runs in the first inning, added one in the second, two in the fourth, and one each in the fifth and sixth before putting the game out of reach in the eighth. The Pacifics finished with nine hits while Monterey collected eight.

Ben Tsui led San Rafael’s offense, going 2-for-5 with a home run and five RBI. Michael Theisen went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, while Brian Morley reached base four times with one hit, one run, two RBI, and three walks. Don Andre Clark scored twice, and John Murray added a hit, a run, and an RBI.

Monterey scored once in each of the first three innings before adding three runs in the fifth. Scotty Olivo had two hits and two RBI, while Issac D’Agostino and Adrian Martinez each contributed two RBI. The Amberjacks also received two hits from Olivo and doubles from Ethan Lopez, Joey Pejuan, Martinez, and Jared Fry.

Alex MacKinnon earned the win for San Rafael after allowing three hits and no runs over 3.2 innings while striking out eight and walking one. Andrew Polk took the loss for Monterey, surrendering seven runs on three hits with eight walks and four strikeouts in 3.2 innings. Angel Rodriguez also delivered a scoreless inning for the Amberjacks with two strikeouts.

Train Robbers Outslug Amberjacks 24-15

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Jun 13 2021 12:00AM

June 13 2021 The Bakersfield Train

June 13 2021 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 24-15 in a high-scoring game at Joe Bauman Park. Bakersfield collected 20 hits and overcame 16 hits by Monterey while taking advantage of a three-error performance by the Amberjacks. Monterey committed two errors.

Bakersfield broke open the game with eight runs in the second inning after Monterey scored four in the first. The Train Robbers added four runs in the fifth six in the sixth five in the eighth and one in the ninth. Monterey answered with three runs in the fifth one in the sixth and five in the eighth but could not close the gap.

Dakota McFadden led Bakersfield with four hits seven RBI and five runs scored and hit two home runs. B. Damon added four hits five RBI and three runs while Alex Cornell had two hits two RBI and two runs. For Monterey AJ Pollack hit a home run and drove in three runs while DAnthony Rice collected three hits and three RBI. Joey Pejuan and Evan Bacani each had three hits.

Zach Devon earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing nine runs eight earned on nine hits in five innings with eight walks and five strikeouts. Stanley Vargas worked three innings and allowed six runs while Justin Carey pitched a scoreless ninth. Jacob Lagos took the loss for Monterey after surrendering 12 runs eight earned on nine hits in five innings.

Seaweed Rally Past Amberjacks 12-9

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Jun 12 2021 12:00AM

June 12 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed

June 12 2021 The Santa Cruz Seaweed rallied past the Monterey Amberjacks 12-9 at Harvey West Park. Santa Cruz finished with 10 hits while Monterey had six, and both teams committed four errors.

Monterey built an 8-4 lead through three innings after scoring three runs in the first two innings and three more in the third. The Amberjacks added a run in the fifth to take a 9-4 advantage, but Santa Cruz answered with six runs in the sixth and two in the seventh to move ahead 12-9.

Robbie Carling powered the Seaweed offense with a home run, four runs scored and one RBI. Daniel Harte went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, while Edgar Arriola collected three hits including a triple. Michael Green added one hit and drove in three runs.

AJ Pollack led Monterey with two hits, three runs and two RBI, while DAnthony Rice had a double and an RBI. Santa Cruz pitcher Jacob Trujillo earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs over three innings with four walks and two strikeouts. Ryan Martinez pitched two innings and allowed one unearned run, while Monterey starter Marc Oddo struck out six but surrendered 10 runs nine earned in 5.1 innings. Javier Rodriguez took the loss.

Sturgeon Rally Past Amberjacks 9-8

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Jun 11 2021 12:00AM

June 11 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon

June 11 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 9-8 in a high-scoring game at Solecito Park. Martinez collected 18 hits and overcame a 4-1 deficit after five innings, while Monterey finished with 14 hits. The Sturgeon scored four runs in the sixth, one in the seventh and two in the eighth to secure the victory.

Kaelin Robinson led Martinez with five hits and four RBI in seven at-bats. Bryce Packard went 2-for-7 with three runs and one RBI, while Caleb Natov added two hits and two RBI. Packard and Riley Cleary each hit a home run for the Sturgeon, and Jorge Martinez contributed three hits and two RBI.

Jared Fry paced Monterey with three hits, four RBI and a home run. Malcom Vasquez added two hits, including two doubles, and one RBI in 9.1 innings on the mound. Packard earned the win after pitching four scoreless innings with four hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Kyle Montebon took the loss for Monterey after allowing one run in 1.2 innings.

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past San Rafael Pacifics 7-5

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Jun 10 2021 12:00AM

June 10 2021 The Monterey Amberjack

June 10 2021 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 7-5, scoring seven runs on eight hits. Monterey took an early lead with one run in the first inning and another in the third before breaking the game open with a three-run fourth. The Amberjacks added two runs in the seventh and held off San Rafael’s late push. AJ Pollack led Monterey with two hits, two RBI and two walks, while Adrian Martinez also collected two hits. Jared Fry and Evan Bacani each drove in a run, and Brandon Flaherty contributed a double and scored once. Monterey also stole six bases, including three by Pollack. Flaherty earned the win after allowing seven hits and five runs, three earned, in 8.2 innings. He struck out eight and walked three before Kyle Montebon recorded the final out for the save. San Rafael’s Austin Fitzpatrick homered and drove in three runs, while Brian Morley went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Cam Ray took the loss after allowing two runs in three innings, and Josh Leveron was charged with five earned runs in four innings.

Wasco Reserve Outlasts Monterey Amberjacks 12-11 June 9 2021

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Jun 9 2021 12:00AM

June 9 2021 Wasco Reserve defeated

June 9 2021 Wasco Reserve defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 12-11 in a high-scoring regular-season opener at Wasco Recreation Ballpark. Wasco built an early 4-2 lead through three innings, then broke open the game with six runs in the eighth. Monterey answered with three runs in the ninth, but Wasco held on for the victory.

Yusei Teraoka led Wasco’s 14-hit attack by going 4-for-5 with three RBIs and a double. Seth Strong added three hits, including a triple, and drove in two runs, while Daniel Quiroz went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Willie Barcena also tripled and scored three times. Monterey received two hits and two RBIs from AJ Pollack, while Ethan Lopez and Issac D’Agostino each hit a home run.

Chris Reyes worked five innings for Wasco, allowing five hits and three runs, two earned, while striking out four. Domonique Hernandez earned the win with a scoreless inning that included one strikeout. Jacob Lagos took the loss for Monterey after allowing six runs on five hits in three innings. Wasco committed two errors and Monterey made four.