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Pro baseball: Pacifics raise curtain on 2026 at Albert Park under Johnson
Albert Park turned the page to 2026 on a familiar note: Pacifics baseball under manager Chris Johnson, aiming to turn last year’s 38-16 springboard into a push back to the Pecos League finals as three‑time defending Pacific Division champs. [1][4]The roster blends proven arms and steady bats. Pitchers Alex Valasek, Chase Barsotti, Kyle Deering, Marcus Watkins, Riley Houghtby and Richard Kiel headline the staff, with catchers Jorge Rios and Payton Rios handling the plate. Veterans John Bicos and Mark Hernandez anchor the lineup, alongside newcomers Alexander Merchant and Calan Zemaitis. [2]Fans get a full slate at Albert Park, with home dates dotted through spring and summer, including meetings with the Martinez Sturgeon and other Pacific Division foes, plus nightly promos on the docket. [3]The club’s community footprint remains central in Marin, with tickets, merchandise and experiences flowing to local fundraisers alongside youth‑night and neighborhood initiatives. [4][6]For those following from afar or rewatching big nights at the yard, full‑game broadcasts and highlights are rolling out online. [5]