July 8 2023 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Dublin Leprechauns 12-1 in a seven-inning game. San Rafael scored five runs in the first inning, added two in the third and one in the fourth before putting the game away with four runs in the sixth. Dublin’s only run came in the second inning.
Dan Crossan led San Rafael’s 11-hit attack with two hits, two runs and three RBI.
Nick Smith went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs and an RBI, while
Blake Diggle added two hits and two RBI.
Alex Valasek contributed three hits and two RBI, and
Eric Parnow drove in two runs. San Rafael also received doubles from
Kevin Johnson and Diggle.
Valasek earned the win with a seven-inning, four-hit performance, allowing one run and striking out 13 without issuing a walk. Dublin starter
Kevin Santos took the loss after allowing 12 runs on 11 hits in six innings, with four walks and two strikeouts.
