August 3 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 8-6 in the Pacific Division Finals. San Rafael finished with nine hits and two errors while Bakersfield collected five hits and committed one error.
Bakersfield took an early 3-0 lead after scoring twice in the first inning and once in the second. San Rafael answered with one run in the second, third and fourth innings before breaking through with three runs in the fifth to take a 6-4 advantage. The Pacifics added two runs in the seventh, and both teams were held scoreless over the final two innings.
Blake Diggle led San Rafael with three hits, two runs and one RBI.
Chris Blyskal added three hits and three RBI, including two doubles, while
Mark Hernandez homered and drove in one run.
John Bicos had two hits, two runs and one RBI.
Sebastian Trinidad paced Bakersfield with one hit, two runs and one RBI, while
Noah McCreary scored three runs and reached base three times with one hit and two walks.
Owen Cuffe earned the win after allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits in five innings. He walked two and struck out six.
Jayson Summers worked four innings for San Rafael, allowing four runs, two earned, on three hits with five walks and four strikeouts.
Jayden Metz took the loss for Bakersfield after surrendering six runs, five earned, on seven hits in 4.1 innings.
