City takes an early lead over Modesto to win the series opener; Brown earns the win in relief
Sacramento City Tops Modesto 6-3 Behind Strong Pitching
Sacramento City rode early offense and dominant relief pitching to secure a 6-3 victory over Modesto on March 4, 2025. The Panthers jumped out to a quick lead in the first two innings and held off Modesto's bats down the stretch to improve to 11-8 on the season and 2-1 in conference play.
Early Runs Set the Tone
Sacramento City wasted no time putting runs on the board, striking for three in the first inning. Cal Elvis drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, followed by an RBI single from Tyson Mayberry and another run-scoring hit from Jaxen Mentink. In the second inning, a sacrifice fly from Levi Sotomayor pushed the lead to 4-0.
Modesto answered with two runs in the second, capitalizing on an error and a bases-loaded walk. Titus Wheelock added a solo home run in the third to cut the deficit to 4-3, but that would be the Pirates' final run of the game.
Pitching Staff Shuts the Door
Ryan Zamora started for Sacramento City, allowing just one earned run over four innings while striking out seven. Daniel Paul and Drew Brown followed in relief, with Brown earning his third win of the season by tossing three hitless innings. Closer Landon Dodge pitched a perfect ninth to secure his second save.
Modesto struggled offensively, managing just three hits in the game. Sacramento City's pitching staff combined for 12 strikeouts while allowing only one earned run.
Key Insurance Runs
Sacramento City added a run in the fourth when Dylan Drake reached on an error, allowing Brenden Murphy to score. The Panthers tacked on one more in the ninth when Murphy singled home Joel Magallon to seal the win.
Key Players:
Sacramento City:
- Levi Sotomayor – 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 2B
- Tyson Mayberry – 2-for-5, 1 RBI
- Brenden Murphy – 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Drew Brown (W, 3-0) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
- Landon Dodge (Sv, 2) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K
Modesto:
- Titus Wheelock – 1-for-5, HR, RBI
- Jr Bedford – 1-for-3, RBI
- Dylan Fuller – 1-for-2, 2B, 1 R
