Both the San Rafael Pacifics (2-0) and the Sonoma County Grapes (0-2) put runners aboard on Tuesday, but it was the San Rafael Pacifics that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 4-1 win at Albert Park.
Maikel Jova racked up four RBIs on three hits for the San Rafael Pacifics. He homered in the third inning and doubled in the first and fifth innings.
Brian Gump struck out five, paving the way for a the San Rafael Pacifics win. The San Rafael Pacifics' pitcher gave up just five hits over five shutout innings.
Ross Pomerantz ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just three innings, walked five, struck out two, and allowed four runs.