The Panthers rout the Falcons 18-6; Drake (3x4, 4 RBIs) and Fines (3x4, 2 RBIs) both homer in the win
Sacramento City Cruises Past West Hills Coalinga, 18-6
Sacramento City dominated West Hills Coalinga in an 18-6 rout on February 3, 2025, improving to 4-2 on the season. With a powerful offense that racked up 19 hits, Sacramento City cruised to the victory, while West Hills Coalinga struggled throughout the game, falling to 0-6.
Early Explosion for Sacramento City Sacramento City wasted no time getting on the board. In the first inning, Dylan Drake launched a 2-run home run, bringing in Jackson Blakley for an early 2-0 lead. The offense continued to roll in the third, when they plated 8 runs, including Drake's 3-run triple and a solo home run from Eddie Fines. By the time the inning ended, Sacramento City had built an 8-0 lead.
Sacramento City Adds More Runs The visitors didn't take their foot off the gas. In the fourth inning, Jackson Norton singled in Levi Sotomayor to extend the lead to 9-0. The runs kept coming in the fifth and sixth innings as Drake, Cal Elvis, and Levi Sotomayor added RBIs, making it 14-1 by the sixth inning.
West Hills Coalinga's Late Rally West Hills Coalinga showed some signs of life in the eighth inning, scoring 4 runs. Ty Burns doubled in 2 runs, and Isaiah Gonzalez added a single to bring in another run, making the score 15-4. However, it was too little too late, as Sacramento City held strong to claim the 18-6 victory.
Strong Pitching from Sacramento City Drew Walker (1-0) earned the win, tossing 4 innings and allowing just 1 hit and 2 runs. Cody Williams pitched the next 4 innings, surrendering 4 runs, while Mario McManus threw a scoreless inning to close things out.
Struggles on the Mound for West Hills Coalinga West Hills Coalinga's pitching staff struggled with command throughout the game. Starter Chase Taylor (0-0) lasted just 2.2 innings, giving up 7 runs. Matthew Mueller, Jeff Makarounas, and Angel Alfaro each allowed more runs in relief, as Sacramento City kept the pressure on.
Key Performances:
Sacramento City:
- Dylan Drake: 3-for-4, HR, 3B, 4 RBIs
- Eddie Fines: 3-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs
- Levi Sotomayor: 3-for-4, 2 RBIs
- Cody Williams (W, 1-0): 4.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 SO
West Hills Coalinga:
- Ty Burns: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBIs
- Gio Cadile: 1-for-2, 2 RBIs
- Isaiah Gonzalez: 3-for-4, 1 RBI
