San Mateo Shuts Out Sacramento City in 5-0 Victory
Sacramento City struggled to generate offense against a dominant performance from Nohemi Livingston, as San Mateo secured a 5-0 road victory on March 15, 2025. The Bulldogs steadily built their lead while Livingston silenced the Panthers' bats, tossing a three-hit shutout.
Early Lead for San Mateo
San Mateo wasted no time getting on the board, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Jessica Gutierrez scored on a wild pitch. In the third, the Bulldogs extended their advantage as Nia Mapa delivered an RBI single to bring home Emma Kinder, making it 2-0.
Big Fifth Inning Seals It
The Bulldogs broke the game open in the fifth inning with three more runs. Love Cabanas drove in one with a fielder's choice, and Ava Mendoza followed with a two-run double, plating Nohemi Mapa and Maliah Castro to push the lead to 5-0.
Livingston Dominates in the Circle
San Mateo's ace, Livingston (13-2), was nearly untouchable, going the full seven innings while allowing just three hits and striking out four. She worked efficiently, facing only 23 batters and walking just one.
Sacramento City's Offensive Struggles
The Panthers managed just three singles—one each from Jenna Potter, Kayla Garber, and Isabela Rogel. They were unable to mount a serious scoring threat, as San Mateo's defense and pitching kept them off the bases.
Cano Pitches Well Despite Loss
Despite taking the loss, Sacramento City's Iliana Cano (2-1) pitched a complete game, allowing five earned runs on nine hits while striking out seven. A pair of errors behind her, along with a wild pitch, contributed to the Panthers' struggles.
Key Performances
San Mateo:
- Emma Kinder – 3-for-4, 2B, 2 R, SB
- Ava Mendoza – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBIs
- Nia Mapa – 1-for-4, RBI, R, SB
- Nohemi Livingston (W, 13-2) – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
Sacramento City:
- Jenna Potter – 1-for-2, BB, SB
- Kayla Garber – 1-for-3
- Iliana Cano (L, 2-1) – 7.0 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
