Alpine Cowboys Outlast San Rafael Pacifics 12-10

August 11 2024 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 12-10 in a high-scoring contest at Kokernot Field. Alpine collected 13 hits and overcame 12 hits by San Rafael to secure the victory.

Alpine built an early advantage with three runs in the second inning and four more in the third to take a 7-2 lead. The Cowboys added two runs in the fifth, two in the sixth and one in the eighth. San Rafael rallied with two runs in the third, one in the fourth, two in the seventh, four in the eighth and one in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

AJ Folds led Alpine with three hits, four runs and two RBI. Drake Angeron and Matteo Avallone each had two hits, while Hunter Reid drove in three runs and hit a home run. San Rafaels Mark Hernandez had two hits and four RBI, and John Bicos added two RBI.

Reid earned the win after allowing eight hits and five runs, four earned, in 6.2 innings while striking out three. Alec Cruz recorded the save with one inning of relief. San Rafael starter Alex Valasek took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and 11 runs, 10 earned, in six innings.