Game two had another homer from Royal in another Panther shutout 9-0 over Mendocino; Seguin picked up the win in the circle
Sacramento City Shuts Out Mendocino in 9-0 Victory
Sacramento City delivered a dominant performance on January 25, 2025, as they defeated Mendocino 9-0 in a mercy-rule-shortened, five-inning game. The home team capitalized on key errors by Mendocino and a powerful offensive showing, while pitcher Ava Seguin tossed a brilliant shutout.
Sacramento City's Offensive Surge
The game's early innings saw Sacramento City jump out to a commanding lead. In the second inning, Elyse McCartney's RBI single scored Larissa Banks, and then Chloe Kimbrell followed with a three-run single, taking advantage of a Mendocino outfield error. By the end of the second inning, Sacramento City was ahead 4-0.
In the third, a sacrifice fly by Larissa Banks extended the lead to 5-0, bringing home Seguin. Sacramento City continued to pile on the runs in the fourth with a pair of unearned runs, including an error on the shortstop that allowed Kimbrell and Isabela Rogel to score, pushing the lead to 7-0.
Royal Powers Sacramento City with a Home Run
The final blow came in the fifth inning, when Amanda Royal launched a two-run home run, scoring Kayla Garber and herself, to seal the 9-0 win for Sacramento City.
Pitching Dominance by Seguin
Ava Seguin (1-0) was in control throughout the game. She went the distance, tossing all five innings, allowing just three hits, no runs, and striking out six. Seguin faced only 19 batters, and her performance on the mound was a key factor in Sacramento City's shutout victory.
Mendocino's Struggles
Mendocino, on the other hand, struggled to put together any offensive threats. Tatianna Colegrove (1-1) took the loss for Mendocino, allowing 5 earned runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in 4.1 innings of work. Despite a few hits from Kerrigan Nevill, Tatianna Colegrove, and Jaidyn Atherton, the team couldn't capitalize and was unable to generate any runs.
Final Score: Sacramento City 9, Mendocino 0
Sacramento City improves to 2-0 on the season, while Mendocino falls to 1-1. The game ended after five innings due to the mercy-run rule, with Sacramento City controlling both the game's offense and pitching.
Key Performances:
- Sacramento City:
- Ava Seguin (W, 1-0) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 SO
- Amanda Royal – 1-for-2, 1 HR, 2 RBIs
- Chloe Kimbrell – 2-for-3, 3 RBIs
- Elyse McCartney – 1-for-2, 1 RBI
- Mendocino:
- Tatianna Colegrove – 1-for-2, 1 BB
- Kerrigan Nevill – 1-for-2
