Martinez Sturgeon Defeat Santa Cruz Seaweed 9-2

July 14 2022 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 9-2, scoring nine runs on 13 hits at Joe DiMaggio Park. Martinez took control with four runs in the second inning, added two in the third and three in the fourth. Santa Cruz scored both of its runs in the seventh and finished with seven hits. Chris Carter led Martinez’s offense by going 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. James Portillo went 2-for-2 with a walk and three RBI, while Juan Garcia collected two hits and scored once. Carter, Darwin Tavarez and Albert Dominguez each hit a double, and Manny Corpas contributed two RBI. Corpas earned the win after allowing two runs on six hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts over eight innings. Trevor Wick worked a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit and two walks. Santa Cruz starter Craig Broadman took the loss after surrendering nine runs on 11 hits in four innings, with two walks and four strikeouts.