Martinez Sturgeon Outslug Vallejo Seaweed 13-8

May 31 2024 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Vallejo Seaweed 13-8 after building an early lead and finishing with 16 hits. Martinez scored twice in the first inning, three times in the second, and added single runs in the third and fourth to take a 7-1 advantage. The Sturgeon then plated three runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to pull away.

Austin Micheli led Martinez with three hits, four runs and five RBI, including three home runs. Tyler Best went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI and a home run, while Jesue Rivera also collected three hits. Isaiah Clark added a home run and two RBI, and Caleb Natov drove in two runs.

Vallejo mounted a late challenge by scoring four times in the ninth inning, but Martinez held on. Henry Paulino powered the Seaweed offense with three hits, two home runs and five RBI. Mickey Nunes added a hit, two RBI and three doubles, according to the box score.

Harrison Aiken earned the win for Martinez, allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, in seven innings while striking out six and walking three. Kevin Consolazio took the loss for Vallejo after surrendering 10 hits and 10 runs, nine earned, in six innings. Martinez committed two errors and Vallejo also had two.