2019 High Desert Yardbirds News

Bakersfield Tops High Desert in Pacific Division Championship

August 8 2019 The Bakersfield Train

August 8 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 5-2 in the Pacific Division Championship Game at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield finished with nine hits and overcame two errors, while High Desert had four hits and three errors.

High Desert scored once in the first inning, but Bakersfield answered with three runs in the second to take the lead. The Yardbirds pulled within one run with a score in the eighth, before the Train Robbers added two insurance runs in the ninth to secure the victory.

N. Etheridge led Bakersfield with three hits in five at-bats and two RBI. Reinaldo Valdez added two RBI, while Ben Tingen, Andres Rios and Luis Alvarado each scored once. Oscar Larranaga recorded High Desert’s only RBI, and Anthony Ward scored twice while drawing two walks.

Edilson Alvarez earned the win after allowing four hits and two runs, one earned, over 7.1 innings. He walked three and struck out five. Spencer Backstrom recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning, striking out three. Harry Ferguson took the loss for High Desert despite allowing three runs, two earned, on seven hits in seven innings while striking out seven.

Train Robbers Beat Yardbirds 8-1 Behind Corpas Complete Game

August 7 2019 The Bakersfield Train

August 7 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 8-1 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield finished with nine hits and no errors while High Desert managed four hits and committed four errors.

Bakersfield took an early lead with one run in the first inning and broke the game open with four runs in the third. The Train Robbers added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings before scoring again in the ninth. High Desert’s only run came in the sixth. Andres Rios went 2-for-3 with two walks two runs and two RBI, while Nyles Nygaard and Luis Alvarado each collected two hits. Deandre Smith and N. Etheridge also drove in runs for Bakersfield.

Manny Corpas earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing four hits and one run over nine innings. He struck out 10 and walked four, throwing 88 strikes in 141 pitches. Jacob Rosales took the loss for High Desert after allowing eight hits and seven runs over 4.1 innings, with six strikeouts and two walks. John Kopicky added 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts, and John Schulz completed a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts. The game was listed as protested with the notation “HD Top 1 BAK Bot 3.”

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This game was played on 8/3/2019 at Sollecito Park

Monterey Amberjacks Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 7-4

August 2 2019 The Monterey Amberjac

August 2 2019 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 7-4 at Sollectio Park. Monterey scored five runs in the third inning and added two more in the sixth to build a 7-1 advantage before High Desert answered with two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth. Coleman Poje led Monterey with two hits and two RBI. Morgan Blatnik scored once and drove in a run while Brooks Benson and Austin Marcellus each hit a home run and finished with two RBI. Monterey collected six hits and turned three double plays despite committing two errors. Jonathan Vance earned the win after allowing one run on five hits in five innings with three strikeouts and two walks. Daniel Bodishbaugh worked two innings and allowed two runs on three hits with three strikeouts. Aaron Cook recorded the save with two scoreless-hitless innings while striking out one, though he issued four walks. High Desert collected eight hits in the loss. Anthony Ward went 2-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base while B. Speas had two hits and one RBI. Slayton Vaughan added a home run and two RBI. John Kopicky took the loss after surrendering seven earned runs on five hits in seven innings with eight strikeouts and two walks.

Derek Reddy is now a Milkmen

Derek Reddy was quite possibly the

Derek Reddy was quite possibly the best player on the leagues best team and now he is heading the American Association. Reddy will join the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Assoication.

Reddy reports on 8/1/2019 and the league plays until Labor Day.

High Desert Rolls Past Bakersfield 11-2

August 1 2019 The High Desert Yardb

August 1 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-2 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. High Desert collected 14 hits and scored five runs in the first inning to take an early lead, while Bakersfield finished with five hits and two errors.

Oscar Larranaga led the Yardbirds with four hits in five at-bats, including a home run, and drove in four runs. Danny Kerr added three hits and scored three times, while Anthony Ward reached base four times with two hits and two walks. Dillon Fahr and Slayton Vaughan each had two hits, and John Schulz contributed a double and three RBIs.

High Desert added two runs in the third inning, two in the sixth and two in the eighth. Bakersfield scored both of its runs in the second inning, with Andres Rios providing the offense with a two-run home run.

Schulz earned the win after allowing three hits and two earned runs in five innings, with two walks and no strikeouts. Nico Mayoral, S. Kiley and Cole Langdon combined to hold Bakersfield scoreless over the final four innings. Tyler Baumann took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering seven runs on seven hits in three innings.

California City Whiptails Hold Off High Desert Yardbirds 9-7

July 31 2019 The California City Wh

July 31 2019 The California City Whiptails defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 9-7 after both teams collected 11 hits. California City scored four runs in the first inning and added two in the third to take an early lead. The Whiptails also scored twice in the fifth and once in the seventh, while High Desert answered with three runs in the first, two in the fifth and one each in the sixth and seventh.

R. Surgimoto led California City with two home runs and four RBI, while Jose Tejeda added a home run and two RBI. Marcos Corrales had three hits and scored once, and Cody Castro finished with two hits and two runs. High Desert received two hits and three RBI from Dillon Fahr, who hit a home run, while B. Speas and Slayton Vaughan also homered. Anthony Ward, Speas, Slayton Vaughan and Hector Morales each had two hits for the Yardbirds.

Trevor Wick earned the win for California City after allowing 10 hits and seven runs in six innings, with one walk and six strikeouts. Jamal Washington recorded the save by throwing three scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out five and walking two. Harry Ferguson took the loss for High Desert after giving up eight runs on 10 hits in six innings, with one walk and four strikeouts.

Train Robbers Rally Past Yardbirds 5-2

July 30 2019 The Bakersfield Train

July 30 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers scored four runs in the seventh inning to defeat the High Desert Yardbirds 5-2 on July 30 2019. Bakersfield finished with 10 hits while High Desert had five.

High Desert took a 2-1 lead after the first inning, but the Yardbirds were held scoreless the rest of the way. Bakersfield broke through with its decisive four-run seventh and completed the scoring in the 5-2 victory.

Nyles Nygaard and Nate Etheridge each collected two hits for Bakersfield. Etheridge scored twice and drove in one run, while Nygaard scored once and added an RBI. Deandre Smith contributed a two-RBI performance, and Andres Rios also recorded two hits. For High Desert, Slayton Vaughan and Danny Kerr each drove in a run.

Reid Feeley earned the win after allowing five hits and two runs over seven innings, with one earned run and 10 strikeouts. S. Valenzuela worked a scoreless eighth with two strikeouts, and Edilson Alvarez recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Jacob Rosales took the loss for High Desert after surrendering 10 hits and five runs over 6 2/3 innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat California City Whiptails 17-5

July 29 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 29 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 17-5 behind a 20-hit attack. High Desert scored in seven innings, including a three-run first, two-run second, three-run fifth, three-run eighth and four-run ninth. California City finished with nine hits and scored three runs in the first and two in the seventh.

Brandon Speas led the Yardbirds with three hits, three runs and five RBI while hitting two home runs. Joey Macaluso scored four times, added two hits, two RBI and two walks, and also homered. D. Reddy went 3-for-7 with four runs, one RBI and a home run, while Anthony Ward added three hits, two runs, two RBI and a homer. Oscar Larranaga contributed three hits and two RBI.

Colton Draney earned the win after allowing five hits and three runs over six innings. He walked two and struck out 12. Nico Mayoral, Cole Langdon and Evan Bell combined to cover the final three innings, with Langdon striking out three in a scoreless inning.

California Citys Edwin Stanberry collected three hits, including two doubles, and Tyler England hit a two-run home run. Lukus Holub took the loss after surrendering six runs on six hits and nine walks in four innings. Roberto Jimenez and Cody Castro also pitched for the Whiptails, who were held scoreless over the final two innings.

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This game was played on 7/28/2019 at Balsitis Park

High Desert Yardbirds Blast Wasco Reserve 15-3

July 27 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 27 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Wasco Reserve 15-3 at Wasco Recreation Ballpark, scoring in five of the first three innings before pulling away late. High Desert led 7-3 after the third inning, then added four runs in the eighth and four more in the ninth to complete the victory.

Danny Kerr delivered the biggest offensive performance for High Desert, going 1-for-3 with a home run and seven RBI. Oscar Larranaga went 4-for-5, Slayton Vaughan was 2-for-4 with four runs scored and one RBI, and Hector Morales added two hits and an RBI. High Desert finished with 12 hits, while Joey Macaluso reached base three times on walks and scored three runs.

John Schulz earned the win after allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, in seven innings. He walked three and struck out four. Cole Langdon and Nico Mayoral each pitched a scoreless inning in relief, combining for four strikeouts. Ken Williams took the loss for Wasco after surrendering six runs on four hits and six walks in two innings.

Wasco collected six hits, including two from Tyler Dupree, but was held scoreless after the third inning. The Reserve committed two errors, while High Desert made one.

High Desert Yardbirds Roll Past California City Whiptails 20-5

July 26 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 26 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 20-5, collecting 25 hits while committing no errors. California City finished with 10 hits and one error in the high-scoring game. High Desert took control with five runs in the first inning and three more in the second to build an 8-1 lead. The Yardbirds added three runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, three in the seventh and five in the ninth. California City scored once in the first and third innings and three times in the fourth, but did not score after that. Daniel Anciso led the Yardbirds with four hits and five RBI in six at-bats. Anthony Ward went 4-for-6 with three RBI, while Oscar Larranaga had three hits and three runs scored. Slayton Vaughan added two hits and an RBI, and Hector Morales hit a home run and drove in three runs. Ward, Anciso and Harry Ferguson also homered for High Desert. For California City, K. Wagner had three hits, including two doubles, and two RBI, while Tyler England collected two hits and two RBI. Ferguson earned the victory after allowing 10 hits and five earned runs in seven innings, striking out six and walking four. Joey Macaluso finished with two scoreless innings and four strikeouts. Nick Escolera took the loss for California City after surrendering 19 hits and 12 runs, 11 earned, in 5.1 innings.

Yardbirds Rout Whiptails 24-7

July 25 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 25 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 24-7 behind a 25-hit attack. High Desert and California City were tied 3-3 after the first inning, but the Yardbirds pulled away with four runs in the third, three in the fourth, two in the fifth, four in the sixth, two in the seventh and six in the eighth. The Whiptails scored once in the third, twice in the fifth and once in the seventh.

Slayton Vaughan led the Yardbirds with six hits, four runs and seven RBI, including three home runs. Ed Milian added five hits, four runs, six RBI and three homers. D. Reddy collected three hits and two walks, while B. Speas had three hits and three RBI. Oscar Larranaga and Hector Morales each drove in three runs, and Daniel Anciso contributed two RBI.

California City finished with eight hits, led by K. Wagners three hits, three runs and three RBI, including two home runs. Christian Triplett hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Jose Tejeda had two hits. The Whiptails left 11 runners on base and committed two errors.

Jacob Rosales earned the win for High Desert after allowing seven hits and six runs five earned in six innings. He walked three and struck out eight. Cole Langdon worked two innings and Anthony Ward pitched a scoreless ninth. Trevor Wick took the loss for California City after surrendering 11 hits and 12 runs 11 earned in five innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Edge Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-2

July 24 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 24 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds held off the Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-2, scoring in the second third and fifth innings to secure the victory. High Desert finished with 11 hits and one error while Bakersfield collected six hits and played error-free baseball.

High Desert took a 3-0 lead after five innings. Bakersfield scored once in the fifth and again in the eighth, but the Yardbirds held on for the one-run win. High Desert’s runs were supported by RBI from Ben Speas Slayton Vaughan and Oscar Larranaga.

Speas led the Yardbirds with three hits and one RBI. Dillon Fahr and Hector Morales each added two hits while D. Reddy scored twice and reached base three times with a hit and a walk. Bakersfield’s George Rodriguez went 2-for-2, and Ben Tingen had two hits. Andres Rios drove in Bakersfield’s only recorded RBI.

Colton Draney earned the win after allowing six hits and two earned runs in seven innings. He walked five and struck out five. Nico Mayoral and John Schulz each worked a scoreless inning in relief, with Schulz striking out one. Rodriguez took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering three runs, including two earned, on 10 hits in 6.2 innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Pull Away From Wasco Reserve

July 23 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 23 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 11-2, scoring in five different innings and finishing with nine hits. High Desert took an early 1-1 game and moved ahead with three runs in the second and two in the third before breaking it open with a five-run eighth inning. Wasco scored once in the first and once in the ninth while committing seven errors.

D. Reddy led High Desert with three hits, three runs, two walks, a triple and two stolen bases. B. Speas drove in three runs, while Slayton Vaughan went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Oscar Larranaga also had two hits and drove in a run, and Hector Morales and Anthony Ward each added an RBI. Wascos Justin Crider recorded two hits, including a home run, and drove in both of the clubs runs.

John Kopicky earned the win after allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out 12 and walked two. Anthony Ward worked a scoreless eighth with two strikeouts, and Evan Bell finished the game. Taylor Peterson took the loss for Wasco after allowing four runs on three hits in 1 2/3 innings, with three walks and four strikeouts.

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Wasco Reserve 10-5 in 10 Innings

July 22 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 22 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 10-5 in 10 innings. High Desert finished with 12 hits and overcame four errors, while Wasco had eight hits and committed two errors.

High Desert scored once in the second inning and added four runs in the sixth to take a 5-0 lead. Wasco answered with five runs in the eighth to tie the game, but the Yardbirds broke through for five runs in the 10th inning to secure the victory. Slayton Vaughan hit a three-run home run in the decisive inning.

Dillon Fahr led High Desert with two hits and three RBI, while Oscar Larranaga drove in two runs. Vaughan finished with one hit and three RBI, and Anthony Ward went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and RBI. Wasco’s Corey Davis Jr. collected three hits, and Darren Love had two hits and two RBI.

John Schulz held Wasco scoreless over seven innings, allowing four hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Nico Mayoral was credited with the win after pitching two scoreless innings with one strikeout, according to the game information. Ken Williams worked eight innings for Wasco, allowing seven hits and five runs, one earned, while striking out five. Chris Reyes was charged with the loss after allowing four runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Yardbirds Shut Out Amberjacks 6-0

July 21 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 21 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 6-0 behind a complete-game shutout from Kyle Hodgson. High Desert collected six hits and held Monterey to three hits while improving its record to 46-18-0; the Amberjacks fell to 36-25-0.

High Desert broke through with one run in the fourth inning and added another in the fifth before breaking the game open with four runs in the seventh. Dillon Fahr went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI, while D. Reddy scored twice, collected one hit, drew two walks and stole a base. Slayton Vaughan, Hector Morales, Oscar Larranaga, B. Speas and Hodgson each drove in a run. Larranaga also doubled.

Hodgson earned the win by allowing three hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings. Nick Grim took the loss after allowing two runs, one earned, on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts in five innings. Aaron Cook worked the final two innings for Monterey and surrendered four runs, three earned, on two hits and four walks.

Monterey Amberjacks Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 3-1

July 21 2019 The Monterey Amberjack

July 21 2019 The Monterey Amberjacks defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 3-1 in a seven-inning game. High Desert took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but Monterey answered with two runs in the third and added another in the fourth to secure the win. The Amberjacks finished with six hits and no errors while the Yardbirds had three hits and also played error-free baseball.

Brooks Benson led Monterey’s offense by going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. James Prockish and Austin Marcellus each collected a hit, while Morgan Blatnik scored once. Steven Longo also drove in a run. For High Desert, Hector Morales went 1-for-2 with a double and the team’s only RBI. Tommy Anderson and Danny Kerr also recorded hits.

Ashton Holdridge earned the win for Monterey after allowing one run on two hits in six innings. He walked four and struck out five. Ulysses Ramos worked a scoreless seventh inning with one strikeout to earn the save. High Desert starter Harry Ferguson took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits in six innings while walking four and striking out four.

High Desert Yardbirds Beat Monterey 10-1

July 20 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 20 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds scored 10 unanswered runs after the fifth inning began and defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 10-1. High Desert finished with eight hits and no errors while Monterey managed three hits and one error.

High Desert broke through with five runs in the fifth inning, added two in the sixth and scored three more in the eighth. Oscar Larranaga powered the offense with a home run and four RBI, while D. Reddy went 2-for-4 with three runs scored, two walks and an RBI. Dillon Fahr and Tommy Anderson each drove in a run, and Slayton Vaughan added two RBI.

Jacob Rosales earned the victory with a complete-game performance, allowing three hits and one run while walking three and striking out 15 in nine innings. Justin Curry took the loss for Monterey after allowing five runs on three hits with seven walks and eight strikeouts in five innings. Austin Marcellus hit a home run and drove in Monterey’s only run.

High Desert Rolls Past Wasco Reserve 14-4

July 18 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 18 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 14-4 in a game that featured six runs in the eighth and ninth innings. High Desert finished with six hits and took advantage of 19 walks while Wasco also recorded six hits and committed five errors.

High Desert scored once in the first inning and broke open the game with four runs in the fourth. After adding a run in the seventh the Yardbirds erupted for five runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth. Wasco scored once in the fourth and fifth innings and twice in the seventh but could not close the gap.

D. Reddy led High Desert with two hits three RBI and two runs. Daniel Gardner had one hit one RBI and three walks while Dillon Fahr and Joey Macaluso each drove in a run. Macaluso also hit a home run and Danny Kerr and Anthony Ward added RBI. Ward scored three runs and stole three bases.

John Schulz earned the win after allowing four hits and two runs over five innings with five strikeouts. High Desert pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts. Taylor Peterson took the loss for Wasco after allowing four runs three earned on two hits in 3.1 innings while walking six and striking out six. Justin Crider had two hits and an RBI for Wasco and Luke Jackson hit a solo home run.

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Wasco Reserve 8-5

July 15 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 15 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 8-5 after collecting 10 hits and scoring six runs in the fourth inning. Wasco opened with a run in the first, but High Desert answered in the second and third innings before breaking the game open in the fourth. Wasco added three runs in the fourth and one in the seventh, but could not complete the comeback.

Daniel Gardner led the Yardbirds with a home run, four RBI and one run scored. Slayton Vaughan went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs and one RBI, while Ed Milian had two hits. High Desert also received doubles from Dillon Fahr and Tommy Anderson.

John Kopicky earned the win after allowing four earned runs on nine hits in six innings. He walked four and struck out six, throwing 121 pitches with 70 strikes. John Schulz worked a scoreless-free? inning? No, Schulz allowed one run on one hit in the seventh inning.

Wasco also finished with 10 hits, led by Justin Crider and Austin Hoffman with two hits apiece. Corey Davis Jr. hit a home run and drove in three runs, while Ethan Skowronski also homered and Austin Hoffman added an RBI. Alex Hernandez took the loss after allowing seven runs, five earned, on seven hits in 3.1 innings.

Bakersfield Train Robbers Rally Past High Desert in 13 Innings

July 15 2019 The Bakersfield Train

July 15 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers rallied for two runs in the bottom of the 13th inning to defeat the High Desert Yardbirds 7-6. Bakersfield collected 16 hits and overcame a one-run deficit after High Desert scored in the top half of the 13th. The Yardbirds finished with eight hits and no errors while the Train Robbers committed one error.

High Desert scored twice in the fourth and three times in the seventh to build a 5-4 lead, but Bakersfield answered with a run in the bottom of the seventh before the teams traded runs in the 13th. Evan Hirschbaum led the Train Robbers with four hits, two runs and one RBI. Luis Alvarado and Noah Etheridge added three hits apiece, while McGowan went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two walks. For High Desert, Dillon Fahr had two hits, two runs and a double, and Hector Morales delivered a triple and two RBI.

Darian Fleming earned the win for Bakersfield after allowing one run on no hits with one walk in one inning. Spencer Backstrom struck out five in two scoreless innings, and Esteban Alvarez added four strikeouts in two scoreless innings. High Desert starter Joey Macaluso took the loss despite striking out six in 6.2 innings; he allowed six hits and three earned runs with two walks. The game featured 32 combined strikeouts and lasted 13 innings.

Tucson Saguaros Rally Past High Desert Yardbirds 6-3

July 14 2019 The Tucson Saguaros de

July 14 2019 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 6-3 after scoring three runs in the eighth inning to pull away at Adelanto Stadium. Tucson finished with 10 hits and overcame two errors while High Desert collected six hits and committed one error.

Tucson scored twice in the third inning and added another run in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead. The Yardbirds trimmed the deficit to 3-2 with a run in the seventh, but the Saguaros answered with three runs in the eighth. High Desert scored once in the bottom half of the inning, but could not complete the comeback.

Greg Chavez led Tucson with three hits and two RBI. Riley Richarz drove in two runs, while Nick Diaz and Daniel Diaz each added an RBI. Shawn Barrowdale scored twice, and Michael Klein contributed a double and scored a run. High Desert’s Dillon Fahr had three hits, and Tommy Anderson added two hits. Hector Morales drove in the Yardbirds’ only run credited in the batting statistics.

Klein earned the win after allowing one unearned run on three hits over six innings with two walks and six strikeouts. Austin Cooper and Sean Lubreski each worked one inning, and Joe Rivera earned the save with a scoreless ninth that included two strikeouts. Harry Ferguson took the loss for High Desert after allowing three runs on seven hits in seven innings with three walks and seven strikeouts.

Yardbirds Roll Past Whiptails 24-5

July 13 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 13 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 24-5 behind a 22-hit attack. High Desert broke a 2-2 tie with five runs in the second inning, added six in the fourth and pulled away with five-run bursts in both the sixth and seventh innings. California City scored twice in the third and once in the sixth but could not keep pace.

Daniel Gardner led the Yardbirds with four hits, five runs and six RBIs. Anthony Ward went 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBIs, while Dillon Fahr collected three hits and scored four times. Tommy Anderson added three hits, two runs and three RBIs, and Slayton Vaughan contributed two hits and two RBIs. High Deserts home run totals included three by Gardner, along with homers from Joey Macaluso, Fahr, Hector Morales, Anderson and Ward.

Jose Tejeda was California Citys top offensive performer, going 3-for-5 with three runs and five RBIs, including three home runs. The Whiptails finished with eight hits and also received a hit from Tyler England, Edwin Stanberry, Roberto Surgimoto and Joe Lavin.

Kyle Hodgson earned the win for High Desert after allowing five runs on five hits in six innings with two walks and five strikeouts. Nico Mayoral followed with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts, and John Schulz worked a scoreless ninth. Scott Bigelow took the loss for California City after surrendering 14 runs on 13 hits in 4.1 innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Hold Off Bakersfield 6-4

July 12 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 12 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 6-4 after building an early lead with two runs in the second inning and four more in the fourth. Bakersfield answered with two runs in the fifth, one in the seventh and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Daniel Gardner led High Desert with two hits and three RBI, including his seventh home run of the season. Slayton Vaughan also homered and drove in a run, while Hector Morales and Anthony Ward each collected two hits. The Yardbirds finished with 11 hits and six runs, while Bakersfield recorded seven hits and committed four errors.

Jacob Rosales earned the win after allowing three runs on seven hits in seven innings, striking out nine and walking six. Austin Brown worked a scoreless eighth, and Evan Bell recorded the save despite allowing one run in the ninth. Bakersfield starter Edilson Alvarez took the loss after giving up 11 hits and six runs over seven innings while striking out eight. Deandre Smith hit his sixth home run and drove in two runs for the Train Robbers, and Noah McGowan also finished with two RBI.

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Tucson Saguaros 7-6

July 11 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 11 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds rallied past the Tucson Saguaros 7-6 after overcoming an early deficit at Adelanto Stadium. Tucson scored once in each of the first two innings and twice in the third to take a 4-0 lead, but High Desert answered with one run in the fourth and three in the fifth to tie the game. The Yardbirds added a run in the seventh and two more in the eighth to secure the victory.

Daniel Gardner led High Desert with three hits, including two doubles, while D. Reddy and Dillon Fahr each had two hits and scored two and three runs respectively. Oscar Larranaga delivered two RBI, and Gardner and Reddy each drove in a run. High Desert finished with 12 hits. For Tucson, Nick Diaz had three hits, Lawrence Chavez collected two hits and scored three runs, and J. Garnett drove in three runs on two hits, including a triple. Chavez also hit a home run, his fifth of the season.

High Desert starter Colton Draney struck out six over 6.1 innings, allowing nine hits and six earned runs. Andrew Cartier earned the win after throwing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts, and Evan Bell recorded the save with two-thirds of an inning without allowing a hit or a run. Tucson starter Robby Medel worked five innings, allowing seven hits and four runs, three earned, before Sean Lubreski took the loss after surrendering two runs in the seventh.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat Tucson Saguaros 9-2

July 10 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

July 10 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds scored in five of the first six innings and defeated the Tucson Saguaros 9-2. High Desert collected 10 hits and built a 7-0 lead through four innings, scoring four times in the first, twice in the second and once each in the third and fourth. Tucson answered with one run in the fourth and one in the seventh but could not close the gap.

Daniel Gardner led the Yardbirds with three hits and two runs, while Danny Kerr went 2-for-4 with three RBI and Tommy Anderson added two hits and two RBI. Dillon Fahr scored twice, and D. Reddy, Slayton Vaughan and Anthony Ward also drove in runs. Tucson received two hits from Caleb Wichman, who scored once, while Evan Douglas and Nick Diaz each recorded an RBI.

John Kopicky earned the win after allowing five hits and two earned runs in seven innings. He walked six and struck out four before John Schulz and A. Cartier combined for two scoreless innings to finish the game. Tucson starter Joe Lewis took the loss after surrendering seven runs, five earned, on four hits in three innings, with four walks and five strikeouts. High Desert committed one error compared with four for Tucson.

High Desert Yardbirds Outslug Wasco Reserve 18-13

July 7 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

July 7 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 18-13 in a high-scoring game. High Desert collected 13 hits and overcame 11 hits by Wasco, with the Yardbirds scoring in eight of the nine innings and finishing with one error compared with two for Wasco.

Wasco scored twice in the first inning and twice in the third to take an early lead, but High Desert answered with three runs in the fourth and erupted for seven in the sixth. The Yardbirds added five runs in the eighth to withstand Wasco’s late three-run rallies in the seventh eighth and ninth innings.

Slayton Vaughan led High Desert with four RBI, while D. Reddy scored three runs, hit a home run and drove in two. Dillon Fahr went 3-for-5 with two RBI, and Daniel Gardner had two hits and an RBI. Wasco’s Luke Jackson and Austin Hoffman each homered and drove in two runs, while Tyree Davis and JJ Santana also produced two RBI apiece.

Harry Ferguson earned the win after allowing 11 hits and seven runs six earned in seven innings, with one walk and five strikeouts. Wasco’s Ken Williams was charged with the loss. Andrew Cartier was credited with the save, while High Desert’s Austin Brown worked a scoreless inning and struck out two.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat California City 13-6

July 6 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

July 6 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 13-6 at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert collected 14 hits and overcame a three-run first inning by California City, which finished with eight hits and four errors. The Yardbirds committed one error. High Desert took the lead with two runs in the third and two more in the fourth before breaking the game open with a seven-run sixth inning. The Yardbirds added two runs in the seventh, while California City scored once in each of the fifth sixth and seventh innings. Danny Kerr went 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBIs for High Desert. Kyle Hodgson added two hits and four RBIs, while D. Reddy went 4-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Tommy Anderson contributed a double and an RBI, and Daniel Gardner had one hit one run and one RBI. Hodgson earned the win after allowing eight hits and six runs in seven innings while striking out 13 and walking two. John Schulz and A. Cartier each threw a scoreless inning in relief and combined for five strikeouts. California City starter Nick Escolera took the loss after giving up nine hits and seven runs in five innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Beat Bakersfield 15-1 on July 5 2019

July 5 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

July 5 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 15-1 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark, collecting 16 hits in the victory. Bakersfield managed six hits and committed 10 errors in the loss.

High Desert scored three runs in the first inning and added another in the third before breaking the game open with five runs in the sixth. The Yardbirds added two runs in the seventh, one in the eighth and three in the ninth, while Bakersfield’s only run came in the first inning.

Danny Kerr led the Yardbirds’ offensive attack with two home runs, four hits and five RBI. Daniel Gardner went 4-for-6 with two RBI, while D. Reddy and Oscar Larranaga each collected two hits. Jacob Rosales also contributed a double and drove in two runs.

Rosales earned the win after allowing five hits and one run over seven innings while striking out nine and issuing no walks. Joey Macaluso pitched two scoreless innings in relief. Bakersfield starter Edilson Alvarez took the loss after allowing 16 hits and 15 runs, seven earned, over nine innings with nine strikeouts and two walks.

High Desert Yardbirds Roll Past California City 15-5

July 4 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

July 4 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 15-5 behind a 17-hit attack at Balsitis Park. High Desert built an early 4-1 lead before breaking the game open with seven runs in the fifth inning and three more in the sixth. California City answered with three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh but could not close the gap.

Oscar Larranaga went 3-for-5 with two walks and three RBI for the Yardbirds, while Dillon Fahr added a 1-for-2 performance with three walks and three RBI. Slayton Vaughan collected four hits and scored twice, and Aiden Brook had two hits and two RBI. Daniel Gardner had two hits and an RBI, while Hector Morales and Anthony Ward each added two hits. High Desert also received doubles from Fahr, Larranaga, Brook and Ward.

Colton Draney earned the win after allowing nine hits and five runs, three earned, in 6.2 innings. He walked three and struck out nine. Austin Brown, Anthony Ward and Larranaga combined to finish the game, with Ward striking out three in one scoreless inning and Larranaga recording two strikeouts in a perfect ninth. Giovanni Prado provided California City’s biggest offensive blow with a two-run home run and two RBI, while Isaac Santos also drove in two runs. The Whiptails finished with 10 hits and committed two errors.

High Desert Yardbirds Roll Past California City Whiptails 30-7

July 3 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

July 3 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 30-7 in a high-scoring game. High Desert collected 31 hits and overcame an early 1-0 deficit by scoring twice in the second inning, seven times in the third and eight times in the fourth. The Yardbirds added five runs in the fifth, six in the seventh and two in the eighth to secure the win. Hector Morales led High Desert with four hits, four runs and six RBI, including two home runs. Daniel Gardner recorded two hits and eight RBI with two homers, while Evan Bell went 4-for-6 with three runs and an RBI. Joey Macaluso added three hits, two runs and three RBI, and Ed Milian contributed three RBI. The Yardbirds hit nine home runs overall and also totaled five doubles and a triple. John Schulz earned the win after allowing three hits and one unearned run in three innings, with two walks and two strikeouts. John Kopicky opened with four innings, giving up five hits and three runs while striking out three, and Nate Doiron worked two innings. California City starter Lukus Holub took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and 12 runs in 3 1/3 innings, including 10 earned runs.

Roswell Invaders Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 10-8

July 2 2019 The Roswell Invaders de

July 2 2019 The Roswell Invaders defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 10-8 after scoring five runs in the seventh inning to break open a 5-5 game. Roswell collected 15 hits and overcame two errors, while High Desert finished with 10 hits and one error.

Matt Paciello led the Invaders with three hits, including a home run, and four RBI. Kirby Lambert added a homer and three RBI, while Austin Maltby and Jalin Lawson also hit home runs. Jared Hagan, Nolan Hoff, Maltby and A. Stubblefield each recorded two or more hits, with Stubblefield collecting three hits and stealing a base.

Roswell scored twice in the first inning, twice in the fifth and once in the sixth before its five-run seventh. High Desert answered with two runs in the fourth, three in the fifth, one in the eighth and two in the ninth. Oscar Larranaga paced the Yardbirds with three hits, including a home run and a double, three runs and two RBI.

Chauncey Nunez earned the win after allowing two hits and one earned run in three innings, striking out five and walking two. Alex Werbach started for Roswell and allowed six hits and five runs, two earned, in five innings. Harry Ferguson took the loss for High Desert despite striking out seven in six innings; he allowed eight hits and six runs, five earned.

High Desert Yardbirds Roll Past California City Whiptails 14-1

July 1 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

July 1 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 14-1, using a 10-hit attack and a strong pitching performance from Kyle Hodgson. High Desert broke open a scoreless game with six runs in the second inning, added a run in the third and pulled away with four more in the sixth. The Yardbirds also scored once in the eighth and twice in the ninth.

Anthony Ward led High Desert with three hits, three RBI and two runs scored. D. Reddy drove in four runs and homered, while Dillon Fahr had one hit, two RBI and a home run. Slayton Vaughan also homered and drove in a run, and Hector Morales collected two hits and one RBI. Oscar Larranaga added a home run, and the Yardbirds finished with four homers overall. High Desert committed one error.

Hodgson earned the win after allowing five hits and one earned run in eight innings. He walked one and struck out six while facing 30 batters. Nate Doiron worked a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit with one walk and one strikeout.

Jesus Salcedo accounted for California Citys lone run with a home run and finished with the Whiptails only RBI. California City managed six hits and committed one error. Trevor Wick took the loss after surrendering six hits and nine runs, eight earned, in five innings, with five walks and three strikeouts.

Tucson Saguaros Beat High Desert Yardbirds 8-6

June 30 2019 The Tucson Saguaros de

June 30 2019 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 8-6 after scoring five runs in the first inning and holding off a late High Desert rally. Tucson finished with eight hits and two errors, while High Desert collected 10 hits and committed one error.

Tyler Daugherty earned the win for Tucson after allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, in six innings. He walked two and struck out five. Joe Rivera worked a scoreless ninth inning to record the save, while John Schulz took the loss for High Desert after allowing two runs in 1.1 innings.

Daugherty also delivered the key offensive performance for Tucson, going 1-for-2 with a double and four RBI. J. Garnett hit a solo home run, scored twice and drove in one run, while Michael Klein added a pinch-hit home run and an RBI. Lawrence Chavez contributed one hit, one run and one RBI.

High Desert scored one run in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings before pulling within two with a two-run seventh and a run in the eighth. D. Reddy went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base, while Daniel Gardner and Slayton Vaughan each collected two hits. Tucson added two runs in the sixth and one in the eighth to maintain the lead.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat Tucson Saguaros 11-8

June 29 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 29 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Tucson Saguaros 11-8 at Cherry Field. High Desert scored four runs in the third inning, five in the seventh and two in the eighth to secure the victory, overcoming Tucson’s 13-11 advantage in hits. The Saguaros scored twice in the fifth, three times in the sixth, twice in the seventh and once in the ninth.

Oscar Larranaga led High Desert with three hits in five at-bats and drove in a run. Dillon Fahr had two hits, three runs and one RBI, while Anthony Ward and Danny Kerr each added two hits. Slayton Vaughan hit a solo home run and finished with two runs and one RBI. High Desert also received RBI from Daniel Gardner, Fahr, Vaughan, Kerr and Larranaga.

Tucson’s J. Garnett went 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Caleb Wichman, Shawn Barrowdale and Patrick Clifford each had two hits and one RBI, while Daniel Diaz had two hits and one RBI. The Saguaros’ five home runs were hit by Wichman, Barrowdale, Garnett, Clifford and Daniel Barrett.

Austin Brown earned the win after pitching 0.2 scoreless innings and allowing two hits. Colton Draney started for High Desert and worked 5.1 innings with five runs allowed on five hits and four walks while striking out four. Evan Bell recorded the save with one inning of relief, allowing one run and striking out two. Michael Klein took the loss for Tucson after allowing five runs in six innings, with seven strikeouts.

Tucson Saguaros Defeat High Desert Yardbirds 9-7

June 28 2019 The Tucson Saguaros de

June 28 2019 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 9-7 after scoring in three consecutive innings from the fourth through the seventh. Tucson took a 5-0 lead in the fourth, added two runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh before holding High Desert scoreless in the ninth.

Caleb Wichman hit a home run and drove in two runs for Tucson while J. Garnett and E. Zorilla also homered. Garnett finished with two RBI and Daniel Diaz added one RBI. High Desert answered with four runs in the sixth and three in the eighth, but Tommy Anderson led the Yardbirds with four hits and a run driven in. Daniel Gardner added two hits, two runs, two RBI and a home run.

Robby Medel earned the win for Tucson after allowing seven hits and four runs, two earned, in six innings with four strikeouts and no walks. Sean Lubreski pitched two innings and Joe Rivera closed the game with a scoreless ninth to earn the save. High Desert starter John Kopicky struck out six over six innings and allowed seven runs, two earned, on two hits, while Joey Macaluso took the loss.

Yardbirds Pull Away From Saguaros 10-6

June 27 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 27 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Tucson Saguaros 10-6 after collecting 14 hits and scoring in six innings. High Desert built a 4-2 lead through two innings, but Tucson moved ahead 5-4 with a three-run stretch across the third through fifth innings. The Yardbirds answered with three runs in the sixth and added two more in the ninth to secure the win.

D. Reddy led High Desert with three hits, two runs, two RBI and a home run. H. Morales added two hits, two runs, two RBI and a home run, while D. Kerr contributed two hits and two RBI. The Yardbirds also received a two-hit effort from Daniel Gardner and finished with 10 runs on 14 hits.

Harry Ferguson earned the win after allowing 12 hits and six runs, five earned, in five innings while striking out five. Austin Brown followed with three scoreless innings and three strikeouts, and Evan Bell worked a scoreless ninth for the save. Tucson’s Riley Richarz went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and one RBI, while E. Zorilla hit a home run and drove in one run.

Tucson Saguaros Edge High Desert Yardbirds 3-2

June 26 2019 The Tucson Saguaros de

June 26 2019 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 3-2 at Cherry Field. Tucson collected six hits and scored the winning runs in the eighth inning after High Desert had taken a 2-1 lead with single runs in the fourth and seventh innings. Tucson scored once in the third before adding two runs in the eighth. Riley Richarz led Tucson’s offense by going 3-for-4 with a double and a triple while scoring twice. Lawrence Chavez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, and Daniel Diaz added a hit and an RBI. High Desert’s Daniel Gardner had two hits in four at-bats, while Slayton Vaughan drove in one of the Yardbirds’ two runs. Will Morris worked seven innings for Tucson, allowing four hits and two runs with one earned run while striking out 10 and walking one. Sean Lubreski earned the win with a scoreless eighth inning and two strikeouts, and Joe Rivera recorded the save with a scoreless ninth and one strikeout. Kyle Hodgson took the loss for High Desert despite allowing only one earned run over 7.2 innings. He surrendered six hits, struck out four and did not issue a walk. Austin Brown pitched a scoreless one-third of an inning in relief.

Amberjacks Rally Past Yardbirds 8-5

June 25 2019 The Monterey Amberjack

June 25 2019 The Monterey Amberjacks rallied from an early deficit to defeat the High Desert Yardbirds 8-5. Monterey collected 12 hits and overcame a 5-1 High Desert lead after five innings by scoring once in the sixth and twice in each of the final three innings. Both teams committed one error.

Morgan Blatnik and Thomas Prospero each drove in two runs for Monterey, while Jerry Chavairra also went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a home run. James Prockish added two hits, a double and an RBI, and Monterey also received a home run from Blatnik. High Deserts Slayton Vaughan hit a two-run homer and finished with two hits and two RBI. Daniel Gardner went 2-for-5 and scored twice for the Yardbirds.

Daniel Bodishbaugh earned the win after allowing two hits and no runs over 1.2 innings with one strikeout. George Faue started for Monterey and struck out nine over six innings, allowing five runs on six hits. Ulysses Ramos recorded the save with 1.1 scoreless innings, two strikeouts and no hits allowed. Jacob Rosales struck out nine over 6.1 innings for High Desert, but Nate Doiron took the loss after Monterey scored twice against him in the late innings.

High Desert Holds Off Bakersfield 7-6

June 24 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 24 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-6 after building a five-run lead in the sixth inning and holding off a late Bakersfield rally. High Desert finished with 10 hits and no errors while Bakersfield collected 12 hits but committed five errors.

Dillon Fahr went 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a run for the Yardbirds. Daniel Gardner added a home run and two RBIs, while D. Reddy scored twice and drove in a run. High Desert also received two hits from Oscar Larranaga and a two-hit effort from Reddy.

Bakersfield scored once in the first inning and added another run in the sixth before pushing across four runs in the eighth. N. Etheridge led the Train Robbers with four hits in five at-bats, and Jarrett Anton went 1-for-1 with two RBIs and a triple. Andres Rios and Reinaldo Valdez also drove in runs.

Colton Draney earned the win for High Desert after allowing four runs on nine hits in seven innings with three walks and seven strikeouts. Austin Brown gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning before A. Cartier recorded the final out of the eighth. Evan Bell worked a scoreless ninth with one strikeout to earn the save. Bakersfield starter Edilson Alvarez went the distance but took the loss after allowing seven runs on 10 hits with nine strikeouts.

Train Robbers Pull Away Late Against Yardbirds

June 23 2019 The Bakersfield Train

June 23 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 10-6 after scoring four runs in the eighth inning to break open a close game. Bakersfield finished with 18 hits, while High Desert collected 10. Both teams committed three errors.

Bakersfield built a 6-2 lead through seven innings with two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth and three in the sixth. High Desert answered with four runs in the eighth, but the Train Robbers held on for the win. Deandre Smith led Bakersfield with three hits, two home runs and three RBI. Karlos Joseph and Woody Wardward also had three hits apiece, while Smith and Jarrett Anton accounted for the teams three home runs.

Garrett Alvarez earned the victory for Bakersfield after allowing seven hits and two runs over seven innings. He struck out nine and walked four. Spencer Backstrom finished with a scoreless ninth inning and two strikeouts. John Kopicky took the loss for High Desert after giving up 12 hits and six runs in six innings while striking out seven. Hector Morales and Oscar Larranaga each had three hits for the Yardbirds, with Morales adding two doubles.

High Desert Yardbirds Edge Bakersfield 7-6

June 22 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 22 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-6 in 11 innings. High Desert scored the decisive run in the 11th after the teams were tied 6-6 through 10 innings. The Yardbirds finished with 11 hits while Bakersfield collected 12.

Daniel Gardner led High Desert with three hits including a double and two RBI. Ed Milian added a home run and two RBI while Anthony Ward drove in a run. High Desert scored twice in the second and seventh innings and added single runs in the fourth eighth and 11th. Bakersfield received a three-hit four-RBI performance from Karlos Joseph who hit his fourth home run of the season. Reinaldo Valdez also had three hits and Deandre Smith contributed a triple.

Evan Bell earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs over 3.2 innings while walking four and striking out two. Harry Ferguson worked six innings for High Desert and allowed four runs three earned on nine hits with five strikeouts. Reid Feeley struck out eight over six innings for Bakersfield and allowed three runs one earned on five hits. Edilson Alvarez took the loss despite allowing one run that was unearned over three innings. Bakersfield committed seven errors in the game.

High Desert Shuts Out Bakersfield 3-0

June 21 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 21 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 3-0 behind a strong pitching performance at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert scored once in the third inning and added two runs in the sixth to complete the shutout. The Yardbirds finished with nine hits while Bakersfield collected seven.

Kyle Hodgson earned the win after allowing seven hits and two walks over eight scoreless innings. He struck out eight while throwing 86 of 126 pitches for strikes. Evan Bell worked a scoreless ninth for the save, allowing no hits with two walks and one strikeout.

High Desert received two hits from Dillon Fahr and Hector Morales, while D. Reddy also went 2-for-5. Fahr scored once and stole two bases. Aiden Brook tripled and scored, and Tommy Anderson drove in one run. K. Hodgson also tripled as the Yardbirds applied pressure with extra-base hits and five stolen bases.

Devin Alexander took the loss for Bakersfield after giving up seven hits and three earned runs in 5.2 innings. He struck out seven but issued five walks. S. Valenzuela finished with 2.1 scoreless innings and four strikeouts. Karlos Joseph led the Train Robbers with two hits, including a double, while Luis Alvarado, N. Etheridge, J. Hernandez and Deandre Smith added one hit apiece.

High Desert Yardbirds 25 California City Whiptails 8

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High Desert Yardbirds25 California City Whiptails 8

This game was played on 6/20/2019 at Balsitis Park

High Desert Yardbirds Hold Off California City 10-8

June 19 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 19 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 10-8 at Adelanto Stadium, overcoming a late five-run rally by California City to secure the victory. High Desert collected 15 hits and committed no errors, while the Whiptails finished with 11 hits and one error.

High Desert built its lead with one run in the first inning, five in the fourth, one in the fifth and three in the seventh. Dillon Fahr went 3-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored, while Slayton Vaughan went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBI. Danny Kerr added two hits and an RBI, and Aiden Brook went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.

California City scored three times in the third inning before pushing across five runs in the ninth, but the rally fell short. Ben Tingen led the Whiptails with a 3-for-6 performance, while Zachary Capps went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Isaias Santos added two hits and two RBI, and Ed Suri contributed a hit, an RBI and a walk.

Colton Draney earned the win for High Desert after allowing three earned runs on four hits in six innings while striking out 10 and walking six. Austin Brown, A. Cartier and Evan Bell combined for three scoreless relief innings, with Bell recording the save. Scott Bigelow took the loss despite pitching seven innings, allowing 10 runs nine earned on 15 hits with five walks and four strikeouts.

Yardbirds Cruise Past Whiptails 19-0

June 18 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 18 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 19-0 in a dominant shutout. High Desert scored in seven innings, including a seven-run ninth, and finished with 19 hits while California City managed seven hits and committed three errors.

Hector Morales led the Yardbirds with five hits, four runs and one RBI. Danny Kerr added three hits, four runs and two RBI, including a home run. Oscar Larranaga collected two hits and three RBI, while John Kopicky went 3-for-4 with three RBI. D. Reddy reached base four times with two hits and three walks and scored three runs.

Kopicky also earned the win on the mound, allowing five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over seven scoreless innings. John Schulz and Nate Doiron each tossed a scoreless inning in relief to complete the shutout.

Trevor Wick took the loss for California City after allowing 13 hits and 11 earned runs in six innings. Nick Escolera worked two innings and allowed one unearned run, while Enrique OCampo surrendered seven earned runs in the ninth.

Yardbirds Use Early Surge to Defeat Amberjacks 12-5

June 17 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 17 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds scored in four of the first six innings and defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 12-5. High Desert collected 11 hits and took control with three runs in the first inning and four more in the second to build a 7-1 lead. The Yardbirds added two runs in the fourth and three in the sixth before Monterey scored four runs over the final three innings.

Oscar Larranaga led High Desert with two hits, six RBI and a home run. Danny Kerr went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two walks, while Slayton Vaughan scored four runs and finished with two hits and two walks. Hector Morales added a triple and two RBI, and Daniel Gardner scored twice and drove in a run.

Harry Ferguson earned the win after allowing 11 hits and three runs over seven innings. He walked one and struck out six. A. Cartier and Evan Bell each worked one inning in relief. Monterey received a three-hit performance from Coleman Poje, while Nathaniel Thompson, Morgan Blatnik, Brooks Benson and Thomas Prospero each had two hits. Conyal Cody took the loss for the Amberjacks after allowing three runs in one inning.

Yardbirds Blank Whiptails Behind Hodgson

June 16 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 16 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the California City Whiptails 9-0 at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert scored in six consecutive innings from the second through the seventh, including a three-run fifth, while California City was held scoreless and finished with three hits.

Kyle Hodgson delivered a complete-game shutout for High Desert, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out 10 over nine innings. Roberto Jimenez took the loss for California City after allowing seven runs on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts in five innings. Enrique OCampo worked three innings and gave up two runs on five hits.

Slayton Vaughan drove in three runs for the Yardbirds, while Aiden Brook went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Daniel Gardner scored twice and collected two hits with one RBI. Oscar Larranaga and Brook each hit a home run, and Vaughan also homered as High Desert totaled 12 hits and nine RBIs.

Giovanni Prado had two of California Citys three hits, with Cody Castro adding a double. The Whiptails drew two walks but struck out 10 times and left five runners on base.

High Desert Yardbirds Crush California City 19-4

June 15 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 15 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds scored in each of the first four innings and defeated the California City Whiptails 19-4. High Desert collected 16 hits and took control with a nine-run first inning before adding two runs in the second two in the third and six in the fourth. California City scored twice in the second and twice in the ninth but could not overcome the early deficit.

Oscar Larranaga led the Yardbirds with four hits four RBI and three runs scored including a home run. Aiden Brook added three hits two runs and five RBI with two home runs. Daniel Gardner and Hector Morales each had two hits while Gardner drove in two runs and Morales scored three times with two RBI. Slayton Vaughan and Ed Milian each contributed two RBI.

Jacob Rosales earned the win with a complete-game effort. He allowed eight hits and four runs while walking two and striking out nine over nine innings. Rosales also had one hit and drove in a run. J. Washington followed with 4.1 scoreless innings for California City while allowing two hits and striking out five.

California City received two hits each from Ben Tingen and I. Santos. Brian Rosensteel took the loss after allowing 14 hits and 19 runs 18 earned in 3.2 innings with six walks and one strikeout. The Whiptails committed four errors while the Yardbirds played errorless defense.

High Desert Yardbirds Roll Past Tucson Saguaros 12-1

June 14 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 14 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds scored in five innings and defeated the Tucson Saguaros 12-1. High Desert built a 9-0 lead with three runs in the first inning, two each in the second, third and fourth, and three more in the sixth. Tucson scored its only run in the sixth inning. Brett Harmon led the Yardbirds with three hits and three RBI. Daniel Gardner scored once and drove in two runs, while Daniel Anciso added one hit, two runs and two RBI. Aiden Brook hit a home run and finished with one run and two RBI. High Desert totaled nine hits and eight walks. Colton Draney earned the win after allowing one run on eight hits over seven innings with four walks and seven strikeouts. Austin Brown worked two scoreless innings in relief. Tucson starter Tyler Daugherty took the loss after surrendering nine earned runs on six hits and six walks in three innings, despite recording six strikeouts. The Saguaros finished with 10 hits but left 13 runners on base.

Yardbirds Use Six Run Seventh to Defeat Train Robbers

June 13 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 13 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 16-6. High Desert collected 12 hits and took advantage of two Bakersfield errors while improving its record to 46-18. Bakersfield finished with 13 hits and no errors.

High Desert built an 8-2 lead through five innings with four runs in the first followed by single runs in the fourth and sixth and three in the fifth. The Yardbirds broke the game open with six runs in the seventh and added another in the eighth. Bakersfield scored three runs in the sixth and one in the eighth but could not overcome the deficit.

Danny Kerr led High Desert with two hits and four RBI while Daniel Anciso drove in three runs and hit a home run. Daniel Gardner scored three times and added two hits and two RBI, and Dillon Fahr contributed two hits and three runs. Slayton Vaughan and Ed Milian also drove in runs for the Yardbirds.

Andrew Mclaughlin earned the win after allowing 11 hits and five earned runs in six innings with two walks and four strikeouts. John Kopicky pitched a scoreless inning with three strikeouts, and Austin Brown finished with 1.2 innings and three strikeouts. Bakersfields Karlos Joseph had three hits, four RBI and a home run, while Luis Alvarado scored twice and collected two hits. Tyler Baumann took the loss after surrendering eight runs in five innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Edge Wasco Reserve 2-1

June 12 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 12 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 2-1 in a tightly contested game. High Desert scored once in the third inning and added the go-ahead run in the seventh, while Wasco answered with its lone run in the seventh. The Yardbirds finished with seven hits and one error, while Wasco collected five hits and committed six errors.

Danny Kerr went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI for High Desert. Daniel Anciso also had two hits in five at-bats, including a double, and Harry Ferguson contributed a hit. Scott Martinez led Wasco with two hits, while Ethan Skowronski and Konosuke Kawagishi each added one hit.

Harry Ferguson earned the win after allowing one run on five hits over 6.1 innings, striking out nine and walking three. Evan Bell recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning, and Austin Brown and Nate Doiron combined to complete the Yardbirds’ three-runner relief effort. Dmitry Shtykher took the loss for Wasco despite allowing only one earned run on four hits over six innings, with five strikeouts and two walks.

High Desert Yardbirds Outslug Monterey Amberjacks 17-12

June 11 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 11 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 17-12 in a high-scoring game at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert collected 23 hits and scored in seven innings, including a five-run fourth and three-run innings in both the sixth and eighth. Monterey finished with 17 hits and closed the scoring with four runs in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Daniel Anciso led the Yardbirds’ offensive attack with four hits, two home runs and eight RBI. Danny Kerr added five hits and three runs, while Slayton Vaughan and Anthony Ward each had three hits. Daniel Gardner scored twice and had two hits, and Dillon Fahr drove in two runs. Anciso’s two homers accounted for High Desert’s only home runs of the game.

Monterey was paced by Coleman Poje and Morgan Blatnik with three hits apiece. Poje drove in four runs and hit a home run, while Thomas Prospero added two hits, two RBI and a home run. James Prockish had two hits and one RBI, and Griffin Barnes contributed two hits and two RBI.

Kyle Hodgson was credited with the win for High Desert after allowing six hits and five earned runs over four innings while striking out six and walking one. High Desert used five pitchers and finished with 12 strikeouts. Jonathan Vance took the loss for Monterey, surrendering 18 hits and 14 runs, 13 earned, in six innings with six strikeouts and one walk.

Yardbirds Roll Past Wasco Reserve 8-1

June 10 2019 The High Desert Yardbi

June 10 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 8-1 after collecting 12 hits and scoring four runs in the first inning. High Desert added a run in the sixth and three more in the seventh to pull away, while Wasco’s lone run came in the seventh inning. The Yardbirds committed one error and Wasco committed one error.

D. Reddy went 2-for-3 with two runs scored one RBI and three walks for High Desert. Hector Morales had three hits and two RBI, while Daniel Gardner added two hits and two RBI. Aiden Brook contributed two hits including a triple and drove in one run. Dillon Fahr also had two hits and scored once.

Jacob Rosales earned the win by allowing one hit and no runs over six innings while striking out seven and walking two. Kyle Hodgson gave up one run in one inning, and Nate Doiron and A. Cartier each threw a scoreless inning. Wasco starter Max Williams took the loss after allowing four earned runs on five hits in four innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-5

June 9 2019 The High Desert Yardbir

June 9 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds overcame an early deficit to defeat the Bakersfield Train Robbers 7-5. High Desert scored five runs in the third inning and added another in the fourth to take a 6-3 lead before both teams scored once in the eighth. The Yardbirds finished with five hits, while Bakersfield collected eight.

High Desert’s Daniel Reddy reached base four times with a hit and three walks and drove in a run. Hector Morales went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Slayton Vaughan added a hit and an RBI. Bakersfield’s N. Etheridge went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. T. Davis tripled, scored once and drove in a run, and Deandre Smith and Reinaldo Valdez also contributed RBI.

Colton Draney earned the win for High Desert after allowing three runs on five hits over six innings while striking out eight and walking four. Joey Macaluso worked one inning and allowed two runs, and Evan Bell earned the save with two scoreless innings, no hits and three strikeouts. Bakersfield starter Emmanuel Velasquez took the loss after surrendering five runs in 2.1 innings.

Bakersfield Rallies Past High Desert 6-5

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June 8 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the High Desert Yardbirds, overcoming a three-run deficit with four runs across the eighth and ninth innings. Bakersfield collected 12 hits and scored twice in the eighth before adding two more in the ninth to secure the win at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. High Desert finished with 10 hits and two errors, while Bakersfield had 12 hits and two errors.

Marcos Figueroa led the Train Robbers offensively, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs while hitting two home runs. Karlos Joseph added a two-base hit and drove in two runs as a pinch-hitter, and Darian Fleming contributed a hit and an RBI. For High Desert, Anthony Ward went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBIs and a triple, while Dillon Fahr went 2-for-5 with an RBI.

High Desert scored twice in the second, once in the third and twice in the sixth to build a 5-2 lead. Bakersfield starter Garrett Alvarez worked six innings, allowing nine hits and five runs, four earned, with eight strikeouts. Darian Fleming followed with 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two, before Sergio Valenzuela recorded the final out for the win. Andrew Mclaughlin held Bakersfield to two runs over five innings and struck out six for High Desert, but Nate Doiron took the loss after Bakersfield scored twice in the ninth.

Bakersfield Holds Off High Desert 6-5

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June 7 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers held off the High Desert Yardbirds 6-5 at Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark. Bakersfield collected eight hits and took the lead with one run in the first inning, another in the third and two more in the fourth. High Desert finished with six hits and answered with one run in the third and one in the seventh before rallying for three runs in the eighth. Bakersfield’s final two runs came in the ninth inning, providing the winning margin. Deandre Smith and N. Etheridge each had two hits, while Smith and Etheridge drove in one run apiece. Tyler Baumann went 1-for-3 with an RBI, and Karlos Joseph and Darian Fleming each added a hit as pinch-hitters. Dillon Fahr led High Desert with two hits and an RBI, including two doubles. Anthony Ward went 1-for-3 with an RBI, and Daniel Gardner also drove in a run. Bakersfield starter Reid Feeley allowed five hits and two earned runs over seven innings while striking out eight. Spencer Backstrom earned the win with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out five. High Desert starter Harry Ferguson struck out six over five innings, and Andrew Cartier was charged with the loss after allowing one run in two-thirds of an inning.

Train Robbers Hold Off Yardbirds 9-6

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June 6 2019 The Bakersfield Train Robbers defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 9-6, scoring in five of the first eight innings before holding off a late High Desert rally. Bakersfield finished with 16 hits, while High Desert collected nine.

J.J. Santana led the Train Robbers with two hits and three RBIs, including a home run. Marcos Figueroa also homered and scored twice, while Deandre Smith went 3-for-4. Devin Alexander added a home run, two hits and an RBI, and Reinaldo Valdez contributed a triple and an RBI.

Bakersfield broke through with a run in the second inning, then scored four times in the fourth to take control. The Train Robbers added single runs in the sixth and seventh before a two-run eighth made it 9-0. High Desert answered with six runs in the ninth, highlighted by a three-hit three-RBI performance from Dillon Fahr. D. Reddy had two hits and an RBI for the Yardbirds.

Alexander earned the win after throwing seven scoreless innings, allowing six hits and striking out seven without issuing a walk. Stephen Keskinidis took the loss for High Desert after allowing five runs on eight hits over five innings. Bakersfield pitchers recorded 11 strikeouts overall.

Yardbirds Explode for 21 Runs Against Wasco Reserve

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June 5 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated Wasco Reserve 21-7 behind a 21-hit offensive performance at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert scored in six innings, including three runs in the first, four in the fourth, six in the fifth, and six in the eighth to pull away in the high-scoring contest. Wasco collected 14 hits and scored three runs in the fourth, two in the fifth, one in the sixth, and one in the ninth.

Daniel Anciso led the Yardbirds with three hits, four runs batted in, and a home run. D. Reddy went 4-for-4 with three RBI and three runs scored, while Daniel Gardner added four hits, two RBI, and two runs. Hector Morales drove in two runs, and Slayton Vaughan and Ed Milian each contributed two RBI. High Desert also received two hits and two RBI from B. Harmon and two hits and an RBI from Dillon Fahr.

Jacob Rosales earned the win after allowing seven hits and five runs, three earned, over five innings. He walked three and struck out nine. Nico Maldonado worked two innings and allowed one run, while Joey Macaluso finished with two innings of one-run ball.

AJ Clayton took the loss for Wasco after surrendering three hits and five earned runs in one inning. Max Williams started for Wasco and allowed eight hits and seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, while Matthew Fountain gave up six hits and seven runs over 2 1/3 innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Rally Past Monterey Amberjacks 3-2

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June 4 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 3-2 at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert scored twice in the sixth inning and added the go-ahead run in the ninth to overcome Monterey’s two-run fourth inning and secure the victory.

James Prockish provided Monterey’s offense with a two-run home run in the fourth inning. He finished 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Monterey collected five hits overall. High Desert had nine hits, led by Slayton Vaughan’s 2-for-5 performance and two-hit efforts from D. Reddy and Dillon Fahr.

High Desert starter Colton Draney allowed two runs on four hits over five innings with five strikeouts and three walks. Chase Martin and Austin Brown combined for 2.0 scoreless innings before John Kopicky earned the win with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two.

Monterey starter George Faue held High Desert scoreless for five innings while striking out eight and allowing five hits and five walks. Andrew Arnold followed with three innings, permitting two runs, and Daniel Bodishbaugh took the loss after allowing one earned run and issuing three walks without recording an out.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat Monterey Amberjacks 7-3

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June 3 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Monterey Amberjacks 7-3 at Adelanto Stadium. High Desert finished with nine hits and no errors, while Monterey collected seven hits and committed one error.

High Desert took control with two runs in the second inning and added single runs in the third fifth and sixth before scoring twice in the seventh. Daniel Gardner went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Slayton Vaughan and Hector Morales each drove in two runs, while Aiden Brook had two hits and one RBI. Dillon Fahr and D.J. Reddy each scored twice, with Reddy adding two doubles and a stolen base.

Monterey scored twice in the fourth and once in the fifth. Nathaniel Thompson went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, and James Prockish tripled. Steven Longo added a hit and one RBI, while B. Giland and Seth Strong each scored once.

Andrew Mclaughlin earned the win for High Desert after allowing six hits and three earned runs in five innings. He walked five and struck out eight. High Desert"s bullpen combined for four scoreless innings, with Billy Harmon striking out two in one inning and John Kopicky Nate Doiron and A. Cartier each contributing a scoreless inning. Ty Tracy took the loss for Monterey after allowing seven hits and four earned runs in five innings with four strikeouts.

High Desert Yardbirds Pull Away From Tucson Saguaros 11-3

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June 2 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Tucson Saguaros 11-3 after collecting 14 hits and scoring in five innings. Tucson took a 1-0 lead in the first, but High Desert answered with two runs in the second. The Saguaros briefly moved ahead 3-2 with two runs in the bottom half before the Yardbirds scored twice in the third and fourth innings to take control.

High Desert added a run in the fifth and broke the game open with four runs in the ninth. Dillon Fahr led the Yardbirds with two hits and four RBI, while Harry Ferguson went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Hector Morales and Oscar Larranaga each added two hits, and D. Reddy reached base three times with a hit and two walks. The Yardbirds also recorded five doubles and stole one base.

Ferguson earned the win after allowing six hits and three runs two earned over seven innings with two walks and five strikeouts. Austin Brown and Chase Martin combined for two scoreless innings in relief. Yasmanys Fernandez took the loss for Tucson after giving up nine hits and six earned runs in four innings while striking out eight. Riley Richarz and Patrick Clifford each had two hits for the Saguaros with Clifford driving in one run.

Tucson Saguaros Hold Off High Desert Yardbirds 4-3

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June 1 2019 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the High Desert Yardbirds 4-3 at Cherry Field, using a three-run first inning and a one-run fifth to build an early lead. High Desert answered with two runs in the sixth and one in the eighth, but Tucson held on for the one-run victory. Tucson finished with six hits while the Yardbirds collected nine.

J. Garnett led the Saguaros with two hits in four at-bats, including a home run, and drove in all three of Tucson’s runs. Daniel Diaz added two hits and scored once, while Riley Richarz scored twice. High Desert’s Hector Morales hit a home run and recorded two RBI. D. Reddy also had two hits for the Yardbirds.

Robby Medel earned the win for Tucson after allowing seven hits and two runs, two earned, in 5.2 innings. He struck out eight and walked two. Joe Rivera worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts and one walk to record the save. Tucson’s bullpen also received scoreless outings from Connor McGuinness, Drake Bannerman and Sean Lubreski.

Stephen Keskinidis took the loss for High Desert after four innings in which he allowed six hits and four runs, two earned, while striking out six and walking three. Austin Brown, Chase Martin and John Kopicky combined for four scoreless innings in relief, but the Yardbirds could not complete the comeback.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat Tucson Saguaros 11-2

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May 31 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Tucson Saguaros 11-2 after scoring in five consecutive innings from the fifth through the ninth. High Desert finished with 11 hits and one error while Tucson collected five hits and committed no errors.

Tucson took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but the Yardbirds tied the game in the fifth and moved ahead with another run in the sixth. High Desert broke the game open with five runs in the seventh, then added two runs in each of the eighth and ninth innings.

Daniel Anciso drove in three runs on two hits, while Nico Maldonado went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Slayton Vaughan also homered and added an RBI. D. Reddy reached base six times with three hits and three walks, scored twice and stole four bases. Hector Morales contributed a home run and two RBI.

Jacob Rosales earned the win after allowing three hits and one unearned run over six innings with two walks and 10 strikeouts. Joey Macaluso allowed one earned run in two innings and John Schulz finished with a scoreless ninth. Michael Klein took the loss for Tucson after allowing two runs in five innings, while Austin Cooper surrendered five runs in two innings.

High Desert Yardbirds Defeat Tucson 6-2

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May 30 2019 The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Tucson Saguaros 6-2. High Desert scored six runs on six hits and overcame Tucson’s eight-hit attack, with 12 walks helping create its offensive opportunities.

High Desert took control with a three-run fourth inning and added single runs in the seventh eighth and ninth. Tucson scored once in the second and once in the seventh but could not close the gap. D. Reddy led the Yardbirds with two hits and three RBI while Dillon Fahr scored twice and stole two bases. Tucson’s Daniel Diaz went 3-for-5 and Patrick Clifford and Evan Douglas each drove in a run.

Colton Draney earned the win after allowing one earned run on five hits in six innings. He struck out 13 and walked three. John Kopicky and Nate Doiron combined for two scoreless innings before Andrew Cartier worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts to earn the save.

Will Morris took the loss for Tucson after surrendering three earned runs on four hits in four innings with four walks and four strikeouts. Sean Lubreski added two scoreless innings, but High Desert scored three times against Tucson’s bullpen over the final three innings.

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The High Desert Yardbirds defeated the Tucson Saguaros 7-5 in front of string crowd at Cherry Field. The Game served as both teams only Spring Training Game.

High Desert Yardbirds step into the New Era.

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High Desert Yardbirds and their 5950 Fitted New Era Game Hats.

Kevin Kelleher signs with Los Angeles Angels

Kevin Kelleher signs with Angels. Kevin spent the 2017 season with California City Whiptails. In 2018 he played with the High Desert Yardbirds and Salina Stockade.

Sean McNeill to manage the High Desert Yardbirds for the 2019 season

Sean McNeill will be the 2019 High

Sean McNeill will be the 2019 High Desert Yardbirds Field Manager. McNeill is from Philadephia and he managed the Hollywood Stars Travel Team in 2017. In 2018 McNeill managed the Ruidoso Osos travel team and kept the team in contention into the last week of the season. Sean spent the 2015 season as a player with the Las Vegas Train Robbers before playing the 2016 season with the Salina Stockade.



The High Desert Yardbirds will hold Spring Training in Tucson. The Yardbirds will open the 2019 regular season against the Saguaros in Cherry Field on May 30. For more information about the Yardbirds visit http://www.HighDesertYardbirds.com

High Desert Yardbirds release their 2019 Schedule

The High Desert Yardbirds have rele

The High Desert Yardbirds have released their 2019 schedule. 2019 will be the 3rd season of Yardbirds Baseball in Adelanto.

The Yardbirds will play in Pecos Leagues Pacific Division. The Pacific Division will consist of the Tucson Saguaros, Monterey Amberjacks, Wasco Reserves, Bakersfield Train Robbers, High Desert Yardbirds and California City Whiptails

The Yardbirds will share Spring Training with the Saguaros in Tucson. The Yardbirds will open the Regular Season on May 30 in Tucson against the Saguaros.

• Total Games: 64
• Total Home Games: 32
• Total Away Games: 32
• Roswell Invaders home Games: 1
• Tucson Saguaros home Games: 5
• Tucson Saguaros away Games: 9
• California City Whiptails Home Games: 6
• California City Whiptails Away Games: 8
• Monterey Amberjacks home Games: 7
• Monterey Amberjacks Away Games5
• Bakersfield Train Robbers Home Games: 9
• Bakersfield Train Robbers Away Games:6
• Wasco Reservers Home Games: 4
• Wasco Reserves Away Games:4
  
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