Martinez Sturgeon Rally Past Wasco Reserve 8-5

July 6 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated Wasco Reserve 8-5 at Joe DiMaggio Park. Martinez scored three runs in the first inning and two in the second to build a 5-0 lead before Wasco answered with three runs in the third, one in the fifth and one in the sixth.

Martinez regained control with two runs in the sixth and added another in the seventh. Jason Hare hit a two-run home run and finished with two RBI, while Bryce Packard went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Devonte Marsh, Caleb Natov and Jaden France each collected two hits, and Martinez totaled nine hits and eight RBI.

Wasco collected 10 hits, led by Domonique Hernandezs 3-for-5 performance with a triple and an RBI. Yusei Teraoka went 2-for-4 and scored twice, while Willie Barcena hit a two-run home run and drove in two runs. Mario Ramsey added two hits, including a double.

Nathaniel Brezner-Mendoza allowed four earned runs on nine hits in five innings for Martinez. Rene Ramirez earned the win after allowing one run on one hit in two innings, and Nathan Lu recorded the save with two scoreless innings. Daniel Quiroz took the loss for Wasco despite striking out seven in five innings; he allowed three runs, two earned, on four hits.