San Rafael Pacifics Rally Past Martinez Sturgeon 10-8

July 4 2025 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Martinez Sturgeon 10-8 after both teams collected 10 hits. San Rafael scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to take the lead after Martinez had moved ahead 8-7 in the top half. The Pacifics then held on in the ninth to secure the win.

Kyle Guerra led San Rafael with three hits and three runs scored while drawing two walks. Chris Wright added three hits and an RBI, and John Bicos hit his 10th home run of the season and drove in three runs. Mark Hernandez contributed two hits and three RBIs. Martinez catcher Evan Leibl had two hits including a double and a triple with four RBIs, while Jesus Marrero hit a home run and drove in one run.

Alex Valasek earned the victory for San Rafael after allowing nine hits and seven runs six earned over eight innings with four walks and three strikeouts. Nick Gajewski pitched the ninth for the save. Martinez starter Ian Concevitch worked six innings and allowed eight hits and seven runs six earned while striking out six. Richie Garza was charged with the loss after allowing three runs in one-third of an inning.