Pacifics looking to end slide at home

The San Rafael Pacifics are looking to get back on track after a losing streak hit five games Thursday with a 11-2 home loss to the Monterey Amberjacks.

San Rafael (11-6), second in the Pecos League Pacific Division, is scheduled to host fifth-place Vallejo-Santa Rosa (7-10) on Saturday at Albert Park, before taking on the first-place Martinez Sturgeon on Sunday.

• The NorCal Black 2026 scored six runs in the second inning Friday to rout host DVC, 11-3, in Pleasant Hill. Noah Flores got things going with a two-run triple to put the NorCal squad on the board in the second, then scored on a double by Shane Cowperthwaite. Tam High’s Dara Zalfaghari and Novato High’s Owen VonBehren also scored in the inning as the NorCal Black went on to cruise to victory. Marin Catholic junior right-hander Walker Untermann picked up the win. The NorCal Black fell to USA Prime Sacramento 17U, 6-3, in the second game of the day, despite scattering six hits. The NorCal Black are scheduled to play a pair in Pleasant Hill on Saturday.

Water polo

Redwood High grad Charlie Mills joins the USA Men’s Junior National Water Polo squad for the World Aquatics Junior (U20) Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. Team USA kicks off the tournament Saturday against host Croatia. Group play continues against Hungary and Montenegro on Sunday and Monday. The tournament championship is set for June 21.

Golf

Peacock Gap Golf Club will host the fourth annual San Rafael City Championship, July 19-20, with men’s and seniors scratch flights, and net flights for men, women and seniors. Entry fee includes tee prize, range balls and a bag lunch each day. For information, or to register, visit www.peacockgapgolfclub.com.

Running

Registration is open for the Run Tiburon UCSF Courage over Cancer 5K and 10 K races, set for Sept. 7. For more information, or to register, visit www.runtiburon.com.