Folsom Lake Rallies in Ninth to Secure 7-6 Victory Over Sacramento City

Sacramento, CA – In a thrilling back-and-forth contest, Folsom Lake College edged out Sacramento City College 7-6 with a dramatic ninth-inning home run by Dylan Green to seal the win.

Early Struggles, Mid-Game Surge Sacramento City struck first, plating runs in the second and third innings to take a 2-0 lead. However, Folsom Lake answered back in the fourth when Logan Pruski singled in Dylan Green, and Connor Barth followed with an RBI hit to tie the game at two apiece.

Folsom continued their momentum in the fifth as Asa Martinez delivered a sacrifice fly, bringing in Trajan Rogowski to push the Falcons ahead 3-2. They added two more in the sixth on a wild pitch and an RBI single from Michael Ryan, extending their lead to 5-2.

Sacramento City's Late-Game Comeback: After six and a third strong innings from Folsom Lake starter Andy Uharriet, the Falcons turned to their bullpen. Sacramento City capitalized in the eighth inning, loading the bases and scoring four runs—two on a fielder's choice error—to take a 6-5 lead, stunning the Falcons.

Green's Heroics Lift Folsom to Victory: With the pressure on in the ninth, Folsom Lake needed a response—and Dylan Green delivered in a big way. With a runner on base, Green launched a two-run home run, reclaiming the lead for Folsom at 7-6.

Reliever Jarren Ekkelboom then shut down Sacramento City in the bottom of the ninth, securing the hard-fought win for the Falcons.

Key Performers

• Dylan Green (2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R) – Clutch ninth-inning home run.

• Trajan Rogowski (2-for-4, 1 R) – Steady presence at the plate.

• Logan Pruski (1-for-4, RBI, R) – Contributed to the early rally.

• Andy Uharriet (6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 K) – Strong starting performance.

• Jarren Ekkelboom (1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R) – Closed the door for the win.

Folsom Lake's resilience and late-game heroics highlight their never-say-die attitude, making this a statement win in a competitive matchup. With this victory, the Falcons continue to build momentum for the rest of the season.