Sturgeon Outslug Pacifics 28-16

June 12 2021 The Martinez Sturgeon defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 28-16 in a high-scoring game at Albert Park. Martinez collected 19 hits and scored in seven innings, including an eight-run first inning, while San Rafael also finished with 19 hits but committed four errors compared with one for the Sturgeon.

Martinez built its lead with five runs in the fourth, four in the sixth, three in the eighth and six in the ninth. Jason Hare scored six runs and went 3-for-3 with four walks, while Daniel Arroyo went 4-for-5 with a double, four runs and two stolen bases. Bryce Packard added three hits, three runs and four RBI, and Jorge Martinez hit two home runs and drove in four runs.

The Pacifics made their biggest push with five runs in the sixth and nine in the seventh, but could not overcome the early deficit. Michael Theisen led San Rafael with six hits, four runs, a triple, two doubles and two RBI. Don Andre Clark went 4-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, while John Murray hit a home run and finished with four RBI.

Jorge Martinez earned the win after allowing three hits and one earned run in 2.2 innings with two walks and four strikeouts. Taylor Lewis took the loss for San Rafael, giving up three runs on two hits with three walks and six strikeouts in two innings.