May 30 2025 The Dublin Leprechauns defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 16-12 in a high-scoring game at Ofallon Field. Both teams collected 14 hits, but Dublin used a four-run eighth inning to break a 12-12 tie and secure the victory. Dublin also overcame five errors, while Monterey played errorless defense.
Sam Ott led Dublin’s offense by going 2-for-4 with two home runs, three runs and four RBI.
Damone Hale went 4-for-5 with four runs, two RBI and a home run, while
Drew Bayard added two hits, three runs and two RBI.
Kabrel Johnson contributed a two-RBI hit, and
Donnie Gardiner had two hits, two runs and one RBI.
Monterey scored in each of the first three innings and held a 12-9 lead after six innings before Dublin’s late rally.
Ryan Pruett went 3-for-3 with two RBI for the Amberjacks, while
Alex Elliott and
Diego Fernandez each had two hits. Monterey received additional RBI from
Ivan Verdugo Tyler Toland Trenton Avitia and
Greg Salazar.
Connor Caporale earned the win for Dublin after allowing six runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out eight and walked two, with two of his six runs charged as earned.
Gordon Wend worked two innings and allowed six runs on eight hits, while Monterey starter
Greg Salazar surrendered 12 runs on 12 hits in 3 1/3 innings.
Alain Sandoval took the loss after allowing four runs in one inning.
