San Rafael Pacifics Defeat Martinez Sturgeon 9-4

May 22 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics scored seven runs in the second inning and added two more in the sixth to defeat the Martinez Sturgeon 9-4. San Rafael finished with 10 hits and one error, while Martinez also collected 10 hits but committed three errors.

Blake Diggle led the Pacifics with three hits in four at-bats, including two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI. Beau Dorman added a home run and three RBI, while Xavier Selway drove in two runs and Mark Hernandez also homered. Chris Blyskal contributed two hits, including a double.

Martinez received a three-run home run from Tyler Best, who finished with three RBI. Tony Riley went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk, and Erik Whitfield Jon Fargnoli each recorded two hits. The Sturgeon scored three times in the fifth inning and once in the ninth, but could not overcome San Rafaels early lead.

Xavier Stewart earned the win after allowing four hits and no runs over 2.1 innings, with one walk and four strikeouts. Alex Valasek worked 4.2 innings for San Rafael, allowing five hits and three runs—none earned—while striking out seven. Brendan Flaherty took the loss for Martinez after surrendering seven runs, one earned, on six hits and five walks in four innings.