May 28 2018 The California City Whiptails defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 13-5 at Balsitis Park, using a six-run first inning and a two-run second to take an early 8-1 lead. California City added two runs in the fifth, one in the sixth and two in the eighth to finish with 13 runs on 12 hits without an error. Monterey collected five runs on eight hits and committed two errors.
Tino Mention went 3-for-4 with three runs and two walks for the Whiptails.
Taylor Zeutenhorst added three hits, including two doubles, while
Nick Snyder and
Wardy Polanco each hit a home run and drove in two runs.
Matthew Fountain also recorded two RBIs, and Scott Stetson scored once and had two hits and an RBI.
Albert Neff worked five innings for California City, allowing five hits and one earned run while striking out seven.
Mike Melendez followed with two innings,
Brandon Anderson pitched a scoreless inning and
Tom Fazinni closed with a scoreless ninth.
Javier Taylor was credited with the win, while Monterey starter
Ian Jones took the loss after recording two outs and allowing six runs.
Monterey received a home run from Billy OHara, who finished with a hit, a run and an RBI. The Amberjacks scored once in the second and four times in the sixth, but California Citys early advantage held through the remainder of the game.
