July 17 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Hollywood Stars 8-6 after scoring four runs in the eighth inning to break open a one-run game. California City outhit Hollywood 10-6 and improved its lead after Hollywood rallied for three runs in the seventh and three more in the eighth.
California City received home runs from
Jason Wilcoxson,
Jonathon Tasis and
Maikel Serrano. Wilcoxson drove in two runs, while
Tino Mention,
Juandy Mendoza,
Austin Marcellus, Tasis, Serrano and
Tommy Haas each added an RBI. Hollywood’s
William Bass hit a three-run home run, and
Grant Arnold went 3-for-3 with two runs and an RBI.
Jacob Woehler added four hits and scored once for the Stars.
Billy Roth held Hollywood scoreless over six innings, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out nine.
Steven Longo was charged with three runs in one-third of an inning, while winning pitcher
Darrell Allen allowed three runs in 1.2 innings.
Cip Garza recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and one strikeout.
AJ Peterson took the loss for Hollywood.
