July 26 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Hollywood Stars 11-4, using a five-run seventh inning and a four-run eighth to break open a close game. California led 2-2? No—after Hollywood scored twice in the third, the Whiptails added one run in the second and fifth before taking control late. Hollywood scored once in each of the eighth and ninth innings, but could not overcome the deficit.
Tommy Haas drove in four runs for California and hit his fifth home run of the season.
Maikel Serrano went 2-for-4 with two runs, one RBI and his 10th homer, while
Juandy Mendoza and
Jonathon Tasis each collected two hits. California finished with 11 hits and nine RBIs, and
Steven Longo scored twice.
Emilio Griego earned the win after allowing two runs on 10 hits in seven innings. He walked three and struck out 10.
Tommy Haas and
Kevin Kelleher each worked a scoreless inning in relief, with Kelleher striking out three.
Hollywood collected 13 hits, led by
Jordan Starks 3-for-4 performance and
Christopher Scalisis two hits, one RBI and fourth home run. Stark also homered and drove in a run, while pitcher Sean McNeil added a solo home run. McNeil took the loss after allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits in six innings with two walks and two strikeouts.
