Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Lancaster Sound Breakers 13-4

June 11 2023 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Lancaster Sound Breakers 13-4, collecting 15 hits while holding Lancaster to seven. Monterey took control with four runs in the first inning and added single runs in the third fourth and sixth before scoring two in the fifth and four in the eighth. Lancaster scored once in the fifth twice in the seventh and once in the ninth.

Sean Bennett led Monterey’s offense by going 4-for-4 with four runs and two RBI. Gabriel Murillo hit a home run and drove in four runs, while Rodney Scarver finished 3-for-5 with three RBI. Anthony Ward added two hits and scored three runs. Monterey also received two hits and an RBI from Matt Palmer and two hits from Ryan Diaz.

Tristan Cavazos earned the win after allowing three runs on three hits in seven innings while striking out 12 and walking three. Alec Abend worked the final two innings, giving up one run on four hits with two strikeouts. Lancaster starter Colin Cortez took the loss after recording two outs and allowing four runs on three hits with two walks.

Andrew Castano paced Lancaster with two hits including a home run and one RBI. Michael Haith drove in two runs, and JJ Holiday added an RBI. Monterey committed no errors, while Lancaster was charged with two.