San Rafael Pacifics Cruise Past Vallejo 14-3

June 30 2024 The San Rafael Pacifics scored in six of eight innings and pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Vallejo Seaweed. San Rafael outhit Vallejo 16-9 and overcame one error while Vallejo also committed one defensive miscue.

San Rafael led 3-3 after three innings before breaking the game open with five runs in the fifth. The Pacifics added one run in the sixth, three in the seventh and two in the eighth to complete the scoring. Aki Buckson hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Chris Blyskal also homered and finished with three RBI. Beau Dorman collected three hits and four RBI, Esai Santos had three hits and two doubles, and John Bicos and Mark Hernandez each added two hits.

Dan Crossan earned the win after allowing one run on six hits in 6.1 innings. He walked four and struck out five. Tavon Gibbs worked the first 1.2 innings for San Rafael, allowing two runs on three hits. Vallejo starter Nick Dibennetto took the loss after surrendering nine runs on 11 hits in 5.1 innings, with six earned runs, seven walks and three strikeouts. Zane Morris allowed five runs on five hits over the final 2.2 innings.