City beats Lassen 5-1 in game one of their Thursday double dip; Almond earns the win and Garber and Banks lead the offense
Sacramento City Defeats Lassen, 5-1
Sacramento City continued their perfect start to the season, improving to 3-0 with a 5-1 victory over Lassen on January 30, 2025. The game featured a strong pitching performance by Korrie Almond, who tossed a complete game, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 7 batters.
Early Lead for Sacramento City
The game began with Sacramento City taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Kayla Garber singled to bring in Ava Seguin, who had reached base earlier. The offense remained steady, but Lassen's defense and pitching held strong for the next few innings.
Sacramento City Extends Lead
In the third, Sacramento City extended their lead to 3-0. Larissa Banks hit a double, driving in Garber and courtesy runner Kayla Leone. In the fourth, the team added another unearned run after an error by Lassen pitcher L. Emery allowed Isabela Rogel to score, making it 4-0.
Lassen's Lone Run
Lassen managed to get on the board in the sixth inning. T. Lenz singled to bring in C. Prescott, who had reached base earlier, cutting the Sacramento City lead to 5-1. However, it was the only run Lassen would score in the game.
Sacramento City Seals the Win
Sacramento City's offense didn't add any more runs in the final two innings, but the defense and Almond's pitching ensured there was no comeback from Lassen. Garber picked up another RBI in the fifth inning, singling to score Seguin, which rounded out the scoring at 5-1.
Key Performances:
- Sacramento City:
- Kayla Garber – 3-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Larissa Banks – 1-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Korrie Almond (W, 2-0) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO
- Lassen:
- T. Lenz – 2-for-2, 1 RBI
