May 30 2025 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Bakersfield Train Robbers 9-6 at Albert Park. San Rafael built an early lead with two runs in the first inning and two more in the fourth before breaking the game open with four runs in the sixth. Bakersfield answered with five runs in the eighth but could not complete the comeback. The Pacifics finished with seven hits and two errors while the Train Robbers collected eight hits and committed eight errors.
Keith Whitaker led San Rafael’s offense by going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Jorge Rios added a hit and an RBI, while
Alex Valasek and
Jairahme Morales each drove in a run. For Bakersfield,
Jared Gay went 2-for-5 with two runs, and
Joe Riddle delivered two RBI as a pinch-hitter.
Ashanti Ross and
Tyler McKenna each recorded one RBI for the Train Robbers.
Valasek earned the win after allowing eight hits and five runs, four earned, in six innings while striking out nine and walking four.
Chris Johnson secured the save with a hitless, scoreless ninth inning. Bakersfield starter
Bryan Krolikowski took the loss after five innings, allowing four hits and six runs, three earned, with three walks and one strikeout.
Josiah Bowles worked three innings in relief, giving up three hits and three runs, one earned, while striking out two.
