D. Drake goes 3x6 (HR, 5 RBIs) and Sotomayor goes 2x4 (2B, 4 RBIs) to lead the Panthers past the Mustangs 18-8
Sacramento City Overpowers San Joaquin Delta 18-8 with Offensive Explosion
Sacramento City erupted for 17 hits and 18 runs to cruise past San Joaquin Delta 18-8 on March 20, 2025, at Union Stadium. The Panthers used a seven-run fourth inning and big days from Dylan Drake and Levi Sotomayor to pull away early and never looked back.
Panthers Break it Open in the Fourth
Leading 4-1 after three, Sacramento City blew the game open in the fourth inning. Dom Agrella started the scoring with an RBI single, and Dylan Drake followed with an RBI single of his own. A hit-by-pitch, a sacrifice fly from Cal Elvis, a passed ball, and a two-run double from Kaden Isola capped the inning, extending the Panthers' lead to 11-1.
Delta Battles Back but Can't Keep Pace
San Joaquin Delta chipped away with three runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh, highlighted by a two-run single from Matthew Cormier. Malachi Bosschart added three RBIs for the Mustangs, but Sacramento City's relentless offense proved too much.
Drake, Sotomayor Power the Panthers
Dylan Drake paced the Panthers, finishing 3-for-6 with a home run and five RBIs. Levi Sotomayor added four RBIs, including a two-run double in the eighth to seal the game. Eddie Fines stayed hot at the plate, going 4-for-4 with an RBI.
Wilson Earns the Win for Sac City
Brady Wilson (3-1) earned the win, tossing four strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out five. Sacramento City's bullpen finished the job, with Cody Williams closing out the ninth.
Delta's Pitching Struggles
Delta starter Brett Graddy (2-1) took the loss, surrendering four runs in three innings. Seven Delta pitchers combined to allow 18 runs on 17 hits while issuing six walks.
Key Performances:
Sacramento City:
- Dylan Drake: 3-for-6, HR, 5 RBI, 3 R
- Levi Sotomayor: 2-for-4, 2B, 4 RBI, 1 R
- Eddie Fines: 4-for-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R
- Brady Wilson (W, 3-1): 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 5 K
San Joaquin Delta:
- Matthew Cormier: 2-for-3, 3 RBI, R
- Malachi Bosschart: 1-for-4, 3 RBI
- Joel Roberts: 1-for-4, 2 R
