July 31 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Marysville Drakes 4-3 at Albert Park, overcoming an early deficit with two runs in the seventh inning. Marysville scored twice in the third and added another run in the sixth, while San Rafael answered with one run in the fourth, one in the fifth and the go-ahead pair in the seventh.
Joe Starick led Marysville with a home run and two RBIs, going 1-for-3 with a walk.
Caleb Harmond,
Anders Green,
Declan Peterson and
Jayden Drake also recorded hits for the Drakes, who finished with seven hits. San Rafael received home runs from
Aki Buckson and
Nick Smith, while
Mark Hernandez added a double and an RBI. Buckson and Smith each drove in one run, and both finished 1-for-4.
Jake Dent started for San Rafael and worked six innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out nine and walking three.
Karon Casey earned the win after two scoreless innings with one hit allowed and four strikeouts.
Alex Valasek closed the game with a scoreless ninth and recorded the save.
Jayden Drake took the loss for Marysville despite striking out six in 6 2/3 innings. He allowed six hits and four earned runs with two walks.
Sam Hanson and
Bryan Krolikowski combined for 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief.
