June 18 2023 The San Rafael Pacifics overwhelmed the Dublin Leprechauns 26-2 at Albert Park, scoring 20 hits and taking control with runs in each of the first four innings. San Rafael led 10-0 after four innings and added four runs in the sixth, nine in the seventh and three in the eighth. Dublin scored both of its runs in the ninth inning.
Grant Victor led San Rafael’s offensive attack by going 5-for-5 with five runs and three RBI.
Nick Smith went 2-for-4 with five runs, three RBI and three walks, including a home run.
John Bicos drove in five runs,
Dan Crossan added four RBI and
Kyle Guerra contributed two hits and two RBI.
Kevin Johnson scored four runs and
Josh Idell scored three times.
Alex Valasek earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing three hits and two runs, one earned, while striking out 11 and walking two over nine innings. Dublin starter
Josue Rivera took the loss after allowing nine runs, eight earned, on nine hits in three innings. San Rafael finished with one error while Dublin committed six.
