Monterey Amberjacks Hold Off Wasco Reserve 5-4

June 13 2019 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated Wasco Reserve 5-4, overcoming a late ninth-inning rally to secure the win. Monterey collected nine hits and scored twice in the third inning before adding three runs in the fifth to take a 5-1 lead. Wasco answered with one run in the fourth, two in the sixth and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Coleman Poje powered Monterey’s offense, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, a double and four RBIs. Seth Strong added an RBI, while Morgan Blatnik and Nathaniel Thompson each scored twice. Wasco’s Corey Davis Jr. went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs, and Charlie Padilla drove in two runs.

Ty Tracy earned the win after allowing seven hits and three runs, only one earned, in eight innings. He struck out four without issuing a walk. Ulysses Ramos worked the ninth for the save, allowing one hit and one earned run. Arton Rank took the loss for Wasco after surrendering seven hits and five earned runs in six innings, with five walks and four strikeouts.