California City Whiptails Outslug Hollywood Stars 18-10

June 1 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Hollywood Stars 18-10 in a high-scoring game at Balsitis Park. California City collected 17 hits and scored in eight innings, while Hollywood finished with nine hits and four errors.

California City took control with a four-run third inning and a three-run fourth to move ahead 8-6. The Whiptails added single runs in the fifth and sixth before breaking the game open with four runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth. Hollywood scored twice in both the seventh and eighth innings but could not close the gap.

Giovanni Prado led California City with four hits, two home runs, two runs and six RBI. Manny Colon went 3-for-5 with three home runs, two runs and three RBI, while Shane Castro and Steven Longo each had three hits. Castro drove in two runs, and Longo added a double and a triple. Tino Mention and Eric Olivo also contributed two RBI apiece.

Tomas Gutierrez earned the win after allowing seven hits and eight runs, five earned, in 6.1 innings. He walked three and struck out four. Darrell Allen worked the final two innings for California City. For Hollywood, Jacob Woehler went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI, while Caleb Davidson and Brandon Worden also homered. Tom Haas took the loss after surrendering nine hits and eight earned runs in four innings.