Pacifics Shut Out Mettle 8-0

August 2 2014 The San Rafael Pacifics scored five runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Pittsburg Mettle 8-0. San Rafael added single runs in the second third and fifth innings while holding Pittsburg to seven hits and no runs. The Pacifics finished with 13 hits and committed no errors.

Mike Orefice led San Rafael with three hits in four at-bats and scored twice. R. Santana went 2-for-2 with three RBIs while Matt Kavanaugh homered and drove in three runs. Zack Pace added a double and an RBI and Jeremy Williams collected two hits. Evan Boyd scored twice and had two hits.

Chris Rice earned the win with five scoreless innings allowing three hits and three walks while striking out four. D. Mosquea pitched two scoreless innings and Inocencio Heredia and Evan Boyd each added a scoreless inning. Pittsburg starter Chris Nowlin was charged with the loss after allowing five runs on three hits and four walks without recording an out. George Ban had three hits for the Mettle and Mitch Rowan added two hits.