July 3 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 30-7 in a high-scoring game. High Desert collected 31 hits and overcame an early 1-0 deficit by scoring twice in the second inning, seven times in the third and eight times in the fourth. The Yardbirds added five runs in the fifth, six in the seventh and two in the eighth to secure the win.
Hector Morales led High Desert with four hits, four runs and six RBI, including two home runs.
Daniel Gardner recorded two hits and eight RBI with two homers, while
Evan Bell went 4-for-6 with three runs and an RBI.
Joey Macaluso added three hits, two runs and three RBI, and
Ed Milian contributed three RBI. The Yardbirds hit nine home runs overall and also totaled five doubles and a triple.
John Schulz earned the win after allowing three hits and one unearned run in three innings, with two walks and two strikeouts.
John Kopicky opened with four innings, giving up five hits and three runs while striking out three, and
Nate Doiron worked two innings. California City starter
Lukus Holub took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and 12 runs in 3 1/3 innings, including 10 earned runs.
