July 4 2019 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 4-2 after Monterey scored twice in the ninth inning at Sollectio Park. Roswell outhit Monterey 10-5 and took advantage of a steady offensive performance to secure the win.
Roswell scored once in the third inning, fourth inning, seventh inning and ninth inning. Jared Hagan led the Invaders with three hits in five at-bats, while Kirby Lambert went 2-for-5 with two RBI. Austin Maltby added a home run and an RBI, and Derrick Sylve contributed two hits, including a double, while scoring twice.
Sylve earned the victory after allowing five hits and two runs over 8.2 innings. He struck out 14 and walked two while throwing 129 pitches, including 82 strikes. John Saviano recorded the save by retiring the final batter without allowing a hit.
Brooks Benson accounted for both of Monterey’s runs with a two-run home run. Joseph Broderick took the loss after allowing three runs on nine hits in seven innings, with eight strikeouts and two walks.
Roswell Invaders Hold Off Monterey Amberjacks 4-2
