Monterey Amberjacks Defeat Bakersfield Train Robbers 8-2

July 27 2025 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 8-2, scoring in five of the first seven innings and finishing with 11 hits. Monterey took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, added another run in the second and extended the advantage with two runs in the third. After Bakersfield scored twice in the fourth, Monterey answered with two runs in the bottom half and added single runs in the fifth and seventh innings.

Oswaldo Caldera led Monterey with two hits and three RBIs. Ivan Verdugo, Tyler Toland, Trenton Avitia and Diego Fernandez also drove in runs, while Alex Elliott and Ramiro Reyna each collected two hits. Greg Salazar contributed at the plate with a hit, two runs and a walk.

Salazar earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing six hits and two runs, including two earned, while striking out 11 and walking two. Bakersfield starter Jacob Perez took the loss after allowing eight hits and seven runs in five innings, with five earned runs, four walks and six strikeouts. Josiah Bowles and Cook C. combined to complete the game for Bakersfield.