July 7 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 8-2 at Sollectio Park. Monterey finished with eight runs and eight hits while Martinez recorded two runs and five hits. The Amberjacks scored twice in the first inning, twice in the fourth, three times in the fifth and once in the sixth. Martinez scored both of its runs in the second inning.
Chaison Miklich led Monterey with two hits and four RBI.
Jake Grubesic added two hits and two RBI, while
Robert Malone scored twice, hit a triple and drove in two runs.
Gabriel Murillo also collected two hits and scored once. For Martinez,
Cain Agis hit a home run and drove in both Sturgeon runs.
Greg Salazar earned the win with a complete-game performance for Monterey. He allowed five hits and two runs, struck out six and walked one over nine innings. Martinez starter
Colt Powledge took the loss after allowing four earned runs on four hits with eight walks and three strikeouts in four innings.
Brady Bibbs worked the final four innings for the Sturgeon and allowed four runs on four hits.
