June 16 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Marysville Drakes 13-2, using a 17-hit attack and a strong start from
Alex Valasek. San Rafael scored in each of the first three innings, including a five-run third, to build an 8-1 advantage. The Pacifics added single runs in the fifth and sixth innings, two in the seventh and one in the eighth.
Mark Hernandez led San Rafael with three hits and five RBI.
Beau Dorman went 3-for-4 with three runs, two walks and a home run, while
Braxton King collected three hits and three RBI.
John Bicos and
Xavier Selway each added two hits, and Dorman, Hernandez and
Chris Blyskal each doubled.
Valasek earned the win after allowing one run on eight hits over seven innings. He walked two and struck out nine.
Karon Casey worked the final two innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits while striking out one.
Marysville scored once in the third inning and once in the ninth.
Caleb Harmond had three hits for the Drakes, while
DeMarco Hawthorne and
Josh Leslie each had two hits and one RBI.
Calloway Miller took the loss after giving up eight runs, six earned, on eight hits in three innings.
