Sacramento City Stages Comeback to Edge San Joaquin Delta 8-7 in Extras

Sacramento City overcame an early five-run deficit to defeat San Joaquin Delta 8-7 in eight innings on March 8, 2025, in Stockton, CA.

Early Explosion for San Joaquin Delta

San Joaquin Delta came out swinging, scoring five runs in the first two innings. Kennedy Dingman's RBI double and Ava Pannell's RBI single set the tone in the first. Tara Fornaciari added a two-run single, and Brooklin Preece's RBI groundout capped a dominant five-run opening frame. Delta extended their lead to 6-3 after three innings on a Raylani Elias RBI single.

Sacramento City's Steady Rally

Sacramento City answered back in the third inning. Kayla Garber's two-run single and Larissa Banks' RBI base hit closed the gap to 5-3. They kept chipping away, with Jenna Potter's RBI single and Chloe Kimbrell's daring steal of home making it 6-5 after four innings.

In the seventh, Sacramento City tied the game on a sacrifice fly by Juliana McClain, setting the stage for extra innings.

Sacramento City Secures the Win

In the eighth, Sacramento City capitalized on a San Joaquin Delta error. Garber reached on a miscue by the shortstop, allowing Kimbrell to score the decisive run, giving the Panthers their first lead of the game at 8-7.

Key Performances

Sacramento City:

• Chloe Kimbrell – 4-for-5, 3 R, 4 SB
• Kayla Garber – 2-for-5, 3 RBIs
• Iliana Cano – 7.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K (W, 2-0)

San Joaquin Delta:

• Bianca Quintero – 2-for-5, 2 R
• Tara Fornaciari – 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, 3 SB
• Ariel Nava – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K (L, 8-3)