July 26 2021 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 16-9 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark, collecting 17 hits in the high-scoring victory. Martinez finished with 12 hits and committed five errors, while Bakersfield made one error.
Bakersfield took an early 2-0 lead before breaking the game open with six runs in the third inning. The Train Robbers added two runs in the fourth, and after Martinez scored six runs across the fifth and sixth innings, Bakersfield answered with five in the sixth and one in the seventh to maintain control.
Dakota McFadden led Bakersfield by going 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three runs and four RBIs.
Jordan Garr went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, while
Brandon Douglas added three hits and two RBIs.
Jamie Carey drove in two runs, and
Wes Engle and
Rory Graf-Brennen each added an RBI.
Martinez received a three-RBI performance from
Caleb Natov, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and a home run.
Bryce Packard drove in one run, and
Reno Zemrak and
Devonte Marsh also recorded RBIs.
Chris Rodriguez earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing seven runs, five earned, on seven hits in 5.1 innings. He walked two and struck out three.
Jaden France took the loss for Martinez, surrendering 10 runs, eight earned, on 11 hits in 3.2 innings with four walks and four strikeouts.
