Zamora's 6 shutout innings coupled with the offense's 12 runs help the Panthers secure a series opening win over the Hawks
Sacramento City Cruises Past Cosumnes River, 12-1
Sacramento City dominated Cosumnes River with a 12-1 victory on March 11, 2025. The Panthers controlled the game from start to finish, using strong pitching and timely hitting to overwhelm their opponent. A six-run stretch between the fourth and sixth innings put the game out of reach as Sacramento City improved their season record.
Early Momentum for Sacramento City
Sac City got on the board in the first inning when Cal Elvis drove in Jackson Blakley with a sacrifice fly, giving the Panthers a quick 1-0 lead. They added two more in the second, as Brenden Murphy doubled home Joseph Portwood, and Dylan Drake followed with an RBI single to make it 3-0.
Panthers Extend Their Lead
Sacramento City broke the game open in the fourth inning. Levi Sotomayor came through with a clutch two-run single, scoring Dylan Drake and Murphy. Later in the inning, Sotomayor stole second while Drake dashed home on the play, extending the lead to 6-0.
The Panthers continued their offensive barrage in the fifth and sixth, adding four more runs thanks to an RBI single from Murphy, a fielding error that allowed Tyson Mayberry to reach and score a run, and another costly miscue by Cosumnes River's defense.
Pitching Dominance from Sac City
Ryan Zamora (W, 2-0) was in complete control, tossing six shutout innings while allowing just four hits and striking out four. The bullpen combined to hold Cosumnes River to a single run in the ninth, with Dylan Burke, Ken Blankenship, Peter Jensen, and Kyle Seo finishing the job.
Cosumnes River's Offensive Struggles
Cosumnes River struggled at the plate, managing just four hits while striking out ten times. Their only run came in the ninth inning when Chase Christenson drew a bases-loaded walk. Defensive issues also plagued the Hawks, as they committed four errors that led to multiple unearned runs.
Key Performances
Sacramento City:
- Brenden Murphy – 3-for-3, 2B, 2 RBIs, 3 R
- Dylan Drake – 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 2 R, SB
- Levi Sotomayor – 1-for-3, 4 RBIs, 2 SB
- Ryan Zamora (W, 2-0) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 4 SO
Cosumnes River:
- Angelo Luna – 2-for-4
- Chase Christenson – 0-for-4, RBI (BB)
- Josh Painter (L, 2-3) – 4.0 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 3 SO
