June 27 2021 Martinez Sturgeon defeated the Santa Cruz Seaweed 11-7 after overcoming a one-run deficit with three runs in the sixth inning and adding single runs in the seventh and eighth. Martinez finished with 13 hits, while Santa Cruz collected nine.
Santa Cruz scored five times in the third inning to take a 6-5 lead and added another run in the fourth for a 7-6 advantage. Martinez answered with three runs in the sixth to move ahead 9-7 before extending the lead late.
Bryce Packard led Martinez offensively and on the mound, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI while earning the win with 2.2 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, walked one and struck out three.
Kevin Roque also provided two scoreless innings without allowing a hit.
Kaelin Robinson went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, and
Kelvin McMiller collected four hits with one RBI for Martinez.
Daniel Arroyo added two hits, including a home run, and drove in one run. Santa Cruz was paced by
Robbie Carlings 4-for-5 performance, while
Joe Riddle hit a home run and drove in three runs.
Santa Cruz starter
David Castillo took the loss after allowing five runs, four earned, on five hits in three innings.
Gabe Katich worked five innings and allowed six runs, five earned, on eight hits while striking out six.
