Pacifics Rally Past Stompers 9-8 in 10 Innings

June 12 2014 The San Rafael Pacifics rallied from a four-run deficit and scored in the 10th inning to defeat the Sonoma Stompers 9-8. San Rafael collected 17 hits and overcame Sonoma’s 12-hit performance in the extra-inning game.

Sonoma took an 8-4 lead with three runs in the first inning and two each in the fourth and fifth. The Pacifics answered with one run in the sixth and three in the seventh to tie the game at 8-8 before scoring the winning run in the 10th.

David Kiriakos, Zack Pace and Eric Bainer each had three hits for San Rafael. Mike Orefice added two hits, including the Pacifics’ only home run, while Maikel Jova and Jeremy Williams each drove in two runs. For Sonoma, Reid Chenworth went 3-for-5, and Jayce Ray drove in three runs.

Michael Kershner earned the win after pitching a scoreless 10th inning with one strikeout and one walk. Chris Rice contributed two scoreless innings with three strikeouts for San Rafael. Patrick Conroy struck out four while allowing eight runs in four innings, and Eric Schwieger was charged with the loss for Sonoma.