May 28 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the San Rafael Pacifics 6-5. Monterey finished with 10 hits and overcame a 5-3 deficit after San Rafael scored four times in the seventh. The Pacifics also recorded 10 hits, but Monterey’s late surge secured the win.
Chaison Miklich hit a home run and drove in two runs for Monterey, while
Sean Bennett also homered and contributed two RBIs.
Anthony Ward added a solo home run, and
Joshua Rodriguez went 2-for-2. San Rafael’s
Nick Smith collected three hits,
Grant Victor had two hits and two walks, and
Jayson Summers hit a home run and drove in two runs.
Tristan Cavazos held San Rafael to one run on three hits over six innings while striking out 10. After Monterey’s lead changed hands,
Emmanuel Benavidez earned the win with a scoreless inning, and
Dominic Scotti recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. San Rafael starter
Alex Valasek struck out 10 in seven innings but allowed six runs, five earned, on eight hits and took the loss.
