Whiptails Hold Off Stars 13-11

July 16 2017 The California City Whiptails defeated the Hollywood Stars 13-11 after a high-scoring contest at Balsitis Park. California City finished with 13 runs and 12 hits, while Hollywood collected 11 runs and 17 hits. The Whiptails scored four runs in the first inning, added four in the fifth and four more in the eighth to secure the victory.

Tommy Haas led California City with two hits and five RBI, including a home run. Tino Mention went 3-for-3 with three runs scored, while Shane Castro added a home run and two RBI. Hollywood received three hits and two RBI from Jacob Woehler, three hits and two RBI from Jordan Stark, including a home run, and two hits and two RBI from Caleb Davidson, who also homered.

California City led 8-7 after five innings, and the Whiptails added a run in the sixth before their four-run eighth extended the advantage to 13-10. Hollywood scored once in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. Elvin Jorge earned the win after allowing two runs on three hits with three strikeouts in two innings, and Aldo Ferrante recorded the save despite allowing one run in the ninth. Nick Minot took the loss for Hollywood, allowing four runs in one inning.