July 26 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 19-4 after building a commanding early lead at Albert Park. San Rafael scored seven runs in each of the first two innings, added one in the third, three in the fifth and one in the eighth. Martinez scored once in the first and three times in the sixth, but could not overcome the deficit.
Nick Smith led San Rafael with four hits, four runs and four RBIs in five at-bats.
Aki Buckson went 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBIs, a double and a triple, while
Braxton King also collected three hits, scored three runs and drove in three.
Blake Diggle added two hits, two runs and three RBIs, including a home run, and
Jakob Bouhuys had three hits and one RBI. Smith hit two home runs, and King also homered.
San Rafael finished with 18 hits and received three RBIs from
Esai Santos. Martinez had seven hits, with
Andrew Curran going 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a home run.
Tyler Best and
Evan Ford each drove in a run, while Curran scored once and
Caleb Natov scored once.
Xavier Stewart earned the win for the Pacifics after allowing seven hits and four runs, three earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out two.
Jason Hartwick and
Alex Valasek combined to pitch three scoreless innings, allowing no hits or walks while striking out six. Martinez starter
Chris Kenney took the loss after surrendering seven runs, five earned, on six hits in one inning.
