California City Whiptails Rout Monterey Amberjacks 24-12

July 17 2018 The California City Whiptails defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 24-12 at Balsitis Park, using 21 hits and a four-home-run attack to secure the victory. California City scored in each of the first four innings, then added six runs in the sixth and two in the seventh. Monterey finished with 11 hits and three errors.

The Whiptails broke the game open with an 11-run fourth inning, turning a 5-2 lead into a 16-2 advantage. California City’s offense was led by Wardy Polanco, who went 5-for-6 with a home run, three runs and five RBI. Pablo Pena added three hits, four runs and five RBI, while Eli Roundtree went 4-for-6 with a home run, three runs and four RBI. Nick Snyder also homered and drove in three runs.

Monterey rallied for three runs in the seventh and five in the eighth, but California City’s early lead proved insurmountable. Dynas Doud provided the Amberjacks’ biggest offensive performance, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs. Thomas Prospero added two hits, including a home run, and one RBI.

Ty Rowe was credited with the win for California City, while Jeremy Glore took the loss for Monterey. The Whiptails improved to 29-26-0, while the Amberjacks moved to 17-37-0.