Sturgeon Blast Past Reserve 14-7

July 28 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Wasco Reserve 14-7 after scoring in five innings and collecting 12 hits. Martinez jumped ahead 4-1 in the first inning, but Wasco answered with six runs in the second to take a 7-4 lead. The Sturgeon regained control with five runs in the fourth, added another in the fifth and finished with four runs in the ninth.

Bryce Packard led Martinez with three hits, including a home run, five RBI and three runs scored. Caleb Natov added two hits, a home run and four RBI, while Jaden France went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI. Kaelin Robinson contributed one hit and one RBI, and Devonte Marsh scored twice. Wascos Willie Barcena hit a two-run home run, while Nick Giambalvo had two hits and an RBI.

Nat Mendoza earned the win for Martinez despite allowing seven runs on seven hits in five innings, with five strikeouts and five walks. Rene Ramirez closed the game with four scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two for the save. Nick Ray took the loss for Wasco after surrendering 11 runs on 11 hits in 8 1/3 innings, with six earned runs, three walks and five strikeouts.