Wednesday, July 11, 2018

DEFEAT 4-3


               When San Rafael scored three runs in the first inning and another run in the second it looked like the Pacifics were heading for another lopsided victory.  But Pittsburg starter Brett Solano regained his earlier season form and didn’t allow another run.

                When the Diamonds scored three runs in the sixth inning thanks to back-to-back hits by Rafael Valera, Joel Carranza and Gabriel Bracamonte and a two-out two RBI single by Patrick O’Donnell – it looked like it was anyone’s ballgame.

                It was, but no one would score again, and Pittsburg would leave the potential tying run at third base in the ninth inning, losing 4-3.

                Solano (4-3) went 6 2/3 innings giving up four runs on nine hits and took the loss. Max Beatty (6-1) went 8 1/3 innings allowing three runs (two earned) and got the win. Chris Mazza got the final two outs of the game and earned his fifth save.

                The two teams will complete their set of four games in a row on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. at Albert Field in San Rafael.