The San Marcos baseball team struggled to get things going offensively on Saturday, falling to Pacifica 1-0 in nine innings in a non-league season opener on the road.
Ian Churchill was magnificent, striking out ten over six shutout innings, but the Royals (0-1) were unable to cash in on any of their six hits.
Mason Metcalfe and Kyle Gonzalez each went 2-for-4 with two singles for San Marcos.
Vince Vogel suffered the loss after allowing an unearned run in 2 1/3 innings pitched.
The Royals host San Fernando on Tuesday for their home opener in the second game of the SCI Tournament.
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