Cruz’s Strong Start Lifts Admirals to Victory
The Vallejo Admirals defeated the San Rafael Pacifics on the road Wednesday night in what may or may not be a preview of the team’s first-round playoff game this weekend. Vallejo had a strong pitching outing from Amilcar Cruz, who went seven innings and gave up just...
Pacifics Defeat Admirals on Season’s Final Tuesday
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals lost to the San Rafael Pacifics 5-3 on Tuesday at Albert Park to start a Pacific Association series. San Rafael pitcher Angel Ventura went six innings, did not allow a hit and struck out 11 and walked two. Jose...
Admirals Clinch a Playoff Birth
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals clinched a league playoff spot with a 6-4 win over the Martinez Clippers on Sunday at Wilson Park. It was the Admirals’ home finale in the Pacific Association campaign. The top four teams in the league make the...
With Win Over Napa, Admirals Close to Clinching
By Matt O'Donnell, Vallejo Times-Herald From worst to first and back to worst? The Vallejo Admirals went from last place to first place last season en route to a Pacific Association championship title. The Admirals contended for first place throughout the first half...
Stompers Come Back to Win 5-4
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals scored three in the first inning but lost to the Sonoma Stompers 5-4 on Friday night at Arnold Field as they were swept in the Pacific Association series. Rian Kiniry launched his 21st homer, a three-run shot in the...
Akins Homers, But Admirals Fall in Sonoma
From the Vallejo Times-Herald Nick Akins Sr. hit his league-leading 29th home run of the season on Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough for the Vallejo Admirals as they fell to Sonoma 13-5 at Arnold Field. Vallejo (33-40) fell behind 5-0 in the first inning and...
Akins Hits 28th Homer, Admirals Rout Pacifics
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals broke out of their hitting funk in a big way on Wednesday. Vallejo had 21 hits and routed the San Rafael Pacifics 16-6 as the two teams split a two-game, Pacific Association series at Wilson Park. Left fielder Nick...
Koenig Strikes Out 15, Admirals Lose Close One to Pacifics
By Thomas Gase, Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals have learned you can’t spell Jared Koenig’s last name without a “K.” On Tuesday night at Wilson Park the San Rafael Pacifics starting pitcher had a whole bunch of them. The lefty set what is believed to be the...
Aleton’s Solid Start Snaps Skid for Admirals
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals haven’t known Wilfri Aleton that long but the left-hander helped give the franchise a huge sigh of relief on Sunday at Albert Park. Aleton threw 5 2/3 solid innings, allowing two hits and no runs and the Admirals...
Vallejo’s Losing Streak Now at 10 As Pacifics Play Spoiler
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals lost their 10th straight game on Saturday and this one was a heartbreaker. The Admirals (31-38) led 4-0 but the San Rafael Pacifics scored seven times in the eighth inning for an eventual 7-4 win at Albert Park....
Martinez Wins, Admirals Drop Ninth Straight
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals lost their ninth straight game on Friday, falling to the last-place Martinez Clippers, 6-4, at Joe DiMaggio Field. Martinez had one big inning — a four-run fifth. Edgar Herrera was 2-for-2 with a homer and three RBIs...
Stompers Defeat Admirals 5-1
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The slide continued for the Vallejo Admirals on Thursday as they lost their eighth straight game, this one on the road to Sonoma — a 5-1 decision at Arnold Field. Vallejo has only scored three runs in the last 27 innings against the...
Sonoma Rolls Admirals 18-0
By Thomas Gase, Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals received some good news on Wednesday when slugger Graylin Derke rejoined the team after spending time the last month with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association and the Florence Freedom of the...
Admirals Bring Back Derke
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals are looking for some spark in the final weeks of the regular season. The Pacific Association organization re-signed infielder Graylin Derke on Wednesday as the youngster returns after playing in the American...
Sonoma’s Mathews Overpowers Admirals, Who Lose Sixth Straight
By Matt O'Donnell, Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals haven’t made much noise in the Pacific Association standings lately. That didn’t change on Tuesday as they lost to the first-place Sonoma Stompers 5-2 and dropped their sixth straight game, tumbling into...
Diamonds Win Again to Create Third-Place Tie
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals looked like they had a solid hold on third place in the Pacific Association just a few weeks ago. That’s no longer the case. The Pittsburg Diamonds routed the Admirals 14-4 on Sunday afternoon at Wilson Park as both...
Wild 10-Inning Affair Goes to the Diamonds
From the Vallejo Times-Herald In a wild game, the Vallejo Admirals lost to the Pittsburg Diamonds 16-11 in 10 innings on Saturday evening at Wilson Park. Vallejo has lost four straight. The Admirals (31-32) trailed 7-0 in the third but scored four in the third and...
Gomez Keeps It Rolling for Admirals
By Thomas Gase, Vallejo Times-Herald Over the years while watching Vallejo Admirals outfielder Vlad Gomez, one of the first things one notices is his ritual before he bats. The right-handed slugger will approach home plate and then head a few feet up the third base...
Napa’s Felo Shuts Out Admirals
From the Vallejo Times-Herald Like their neighbors, the San Francisco Giants, the Vallejo Admirals seem destined to stay around the .500 mark. The Admirals are exactly 31-31 after an 8-0 setback to the Napa Silverados on Friday as they were swept in the two-game,...
Admirals Drop One at Napa
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals lost to the Napa Silverados 9-5 on Thursday in a Pacific Association game at Napa Valley College. The Admirals led 3-1 early but Napa scored five in the second inning and two more in the third to lead 8-3. Daniel Diaz...
Short Bench Hampers Admirals in 3-2 Loss
By Matt O'Donnell, Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals have a wealth of pitchers — those who can start, pitch in middle relief and throw late in games. However, they do not have any depth in terms of backup position players. That proved problematic in their 3-2...
Miller Fans 13, Sets Team Record; Admirals Defeat Clippers
By Thomas Gase, Vallejo Times-Herald Throughout time, the number 13 has often been known as an unlucky one, to the point where hotels usually won’t have a 13th floor and San Francisco gives the name Funston to its 13th Avenue. However, the number was something Vallejo...
First-Place Pacifics Defeat Admirals 7-4
The Vallejo Admirals fell behind 6-0 and lost to the San Rafael Pacifics 7-4 on Tuesday to open a Pacific Association series at Albert Park. Vallejo made it a 6-4 game with four in the sixth as Brandon Pugh had an RBI single, Chevy Clarke had a two-run single and Cyle...
Admirals Lose Lead and Fall to Silverados
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals could not hold onto a 3-1 lead and lost to the Napa Silverados 6-3 on Sunday in a Pacific Association game at Wilson Park. Admirals starting pitcher Amilcar Cruz pitched an excellent game, throwing 7 1/3 innings and...
Vallejo’s Offense Heats Up, Defeats Martinez
From the Vallejo Times-Herald The Vallejo Admirals offense came alive on Saturday night at Wilson Park as they defeated Martinez 9-7. Vallejo (30-27) built a 7-0 lead after four innings and then held on for the victory. Rian Kiniry had two hits, including a home run,...