June 26 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 5-1 after scoring three runs in the ninth inning to pull away at Hollister Memorial Park. California City finished with 10 hits while Monterey was held to three.
California City took an early lead with a run in the first inning and added another in the third before breaking the game open in the ninth.
Austin Marcellus went 2-for-4 with two RBI,
Maikel Serrano added two hits and three RBI, and
Juandy Mendoza went 2-for-2 with two walks and scored twice. S. Stetson also collected two hits and scored two runs.
Jesus Roman earned the win for the Whiptails after allowing two hits and one run in seven innings. He walked four and struck out five, while
Tommy Haas and
Kevin Kelleher combined to throw two scoreless innings in relief.
Tommy Gale took the loss for Monterey after surrendering five runs on eight hits in 8.1 innings with three walks and eight strikeouts.
Shane Siebler accounted for two of Monterey’s three hits, including a home run, and drove in the Amberjacks’ only run in the first inning. Monterey was unable to score again as California City secured the 5-1 victory.
