Pacifics Defeat Grapes 4-1 Behind Pearson

August 8 2012 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Sonoma County Grapes 4-1 at Albert Park. San Rafael scored once in the second inning, added two runs in the fifth and scored again in the sixth to finish with seven hits. Sonoma County’s only run came in the fourth inning, and the Grapes finished with five hits and one error.

Johnny Woodard provided the key power for San Rafael, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Maikel Jova and C. Fontaine each collected two hits, while Will Wright doubled and Zack Pace added an RBI. George Ban drove in Sonoma County’s lone run.

Tyler Pearson earned the win after allowing one run on five hits in eight innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts. Matthew Stabelfeld pitched a scoreless ninth to earn the save. Sonoma County starter Matthew Gibbs took the loss, allowing four runs, two earned, on six hits in six innings with three walks and four strikeouts.