Pacifics Power Past Sturgeon 12-3

June 8 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 12-3, scoring 17 hits and putting together a decisive five-run fourth inning. San Rafael opened with two runs in the first, added two in the third and led 9-2 after its five-run fourth. The Pacifics also scored in the sixth and twice in the eighth, while Martinez scored once in the second, fourth and eighth innings.

Mark Hernandez led San Rafael with two hits, two runs and four RBIs, including a home run. John Bicos added two hits, three RBIs and a home run, while Jayson Summers contributed two hits and two RBIs. Aki Buckson collected three hits and scored twice, and Dan Crossan had three hits and an RBI. For Martinez, Tony Riley went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI, while Jackson Kea added two hits, a homer and an RBI.

Summers earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing seven hits and three earned runs while walking three and striking out 13. Martinez starter Rivera took the loss after allowing eight runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings, with four walks and four strikeouts. Gabriel Rojas worked 2 2/3 innings for Martinez and recorded six strikeouts while allowing two runs.