Maikel Jova Extends Hit Streak to 34 Games, Darrick Hale Homers Twice
July 21, 2012 - North American League (NAmL)
San Rafael Pacifics News Release
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Darrick Haleclubbed two home runs and Maikel Jova extended his consecutive-games-hitting streak to 34, as the San Rafael Pacifics won their fourth in a row, topping the Hawaii Stars 8-4 in a twilight start at Albert Park.
Hale finished 2 for 3 with three RBIs and walked twice. Jova's first-inning single was his only hit of the game on a 1 for 4 night. Centerfielder Zack Pace continued his hot stretch, racking up three hits and three RBIs. He also scored three times and now has 11 hits in his last 34 at-bats over 10 games. He's tallied seven RBIs and eight runs scored for San Rafael (23-12), and is hitting .344 over that period.
Pacifics starter Tyler Pearson (1-0) earned the win, allowing two runs (both earned) scattering seven hits, struck out three and didn't walk a batter.
Steve Boggs, John Hurst, Henry Calderon and Chase Fontaine all had hits for San Rafael, who took a four-game lead over Hawaii (18-17).
Jensen Torreshad two RBIs for the Stars on a fifth-inning homer, and Steve Raburn Jr.(2-1) was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked four and struck out two.
The two teams finish up their six-game series at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday at Albert Park. Tickets are available at Pacificsbaseball.comfor *Pacifics Team Poster* and *Mill Valley Day*. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a 2012 Pacifics team poster, courtesy *Mill Valley Dirt Bowl* and *Marin Filmworks*. Additionally, all Mill Valley residents can receive a 25-percent off ($8) General Admission tickets with proof of residency or a Mil Valley Dirt Bowl t-shirt.
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