Sacramento City Dominates Feather River, 16-6
Sacramento City unleashed a potent offensive performance on January 30, 2025, defeating Feather River 16-6 in a game that saw the home team tally 16 runs on 11 hits. The win improved Sacramento City's record to 3-2, while Feather River dropped to 5-1 on the season.
Early Command for Sacramento City
Sacramento City wasted no time taking control, scoring 4 runs in the first inning. The rally was highlighted by a 2-RBI single from Jackson Norton, followed by a wild pitch that allowed both Norton and Jackson Blakley to score, giving Sacramento City a commanding 4-0 lead.
Feather River Responds in the 3rd
Feather River got one back in the third inning after Dylan Marx grounded into a double play that brought home Nick Anderson. However, the momentum was short-lived, as Sacramento City's offense erupted again in the next half inning.
Big Third Inning for Sacramento City
The home team extended their lead in the third. Norton launched a 3-run homer to left field, scoring Tyson Mayberry and Cal Elvis, to push the lead to 7-1.
Feather River Fights Back in the 5th
Feather River mounted a comeback attempt in the fifth, scoring 3 runs. Marx singled to drive in 2, and Toby Parry followed with a sac fly to make it 9-4. Despite the effort, Feather River could not narrow the gap any further.
Sacramento City Piles on the Runs
Sacramento City responded with a barrage of runs in the bottom of the inning, scoring 4 more to further distance themselves. Elvis had a 2-RBI double, and the team capitalized on a few Feather River errors to make it 13-4. They added 1 more in the sixth and 2 in the seventh to take a commanding 16-4 lead.
Feather River's Late Push
Feather River did manage to score 2 more in the eighth inning thanks to a 2-RBI single by Justin Robinson, but it was far too late as Sacramento City had already secured the win.
Key Performances:
- Sacramento City:
- Jackson Norton – 4-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBIs
- Eddie Fines – 2-for-4, 3 RBIs
- Cal Elvis – 2-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Tyler Vargas (W, 1-0) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO
- Feather River:
- Dylan Marx – 2-for-4, 2 RBIs
- Justin Robinson – 1-for-3, 2 RBIs
- Toby Parry – 1-for-2, 1 RBI (Sac Fly)
- Kani Thomas (L, 0-1) – 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB