California City Whiptails Edge Hollywood Stars 8-7

June 16 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Hollywood Stars 8-7 in a tightly contested game at Balsitis Park. California City overcame a 7-3 deficit after four innings by scoring two runs in the fifth, three in the seventh and two in the eighth. The Whiptails then held Hollywood scoreless in the final three innings to secure the victory.

Hollywood collected 12 hits, including two home runs by Grant Arnold, who drove in three runs and scored twice. Caleb Davidson went 1-for-4 with three RBI, while AJ Bennett and Christopher Scalisi each had two hits. California City also finished with 12 hits, led by Robert De La Hoz and Jason Wilcoxson with three apiece. Wilcoxson doubled twice and drove in two runs, Austin Marcellus hit a two-run home run, and Juandy Mendoza scored three times.

James Touhey earned the win for California City after allowing two hits and no runs in two innings, with one walk and one strikeout. Darrell Allen added three scoreless innings and struck out four. Hollywood starter Tom Haas worked 6.2 innings, allowing 11 hits and six earned runs while striking out six. Kyle Lacy was charged with the loss after facing two batters and allowing one run.