Modesto Defeats Sacramento City 3-0 on February 25, 2025

Modesto defeated Sacramento City 3-0 in a solid performance on February 25, 2025, in Modesto, California. Despite a few key hits from Sacramento City, Modesto's pitching and defense were dominant throughout the game, keeping the visitors off the scoreboard.

Heffernan Shuts Down Sacramento City

Modesto pitcher Brooklyn Heffernan was the standout performer of the game, earning the win after pitching a complete 7-inning shutout. Heffernan allowed just four hits, walked two, and struck out four batters. She kept the Sacramento City lineup off balance all game, never allowing a serious scoring threat.

Modesto Takes Early Lead

Modesto came out strong in the bottom of the first inning, taking an early 2-0 lead. The inning began with Kesaia Faasisila reaching base and eventually scoring after Katelyn Bridgeman's double to left center. Bridgeman then scored on a sacrifice fly from Brooklyn Heffernan, giving Modesto a comfortable early advantage.

Adding to the Lead

Modesto extended its lead in the third inning, as Kayleen Zayehmoureh drove in Sophia Coronado with a well-executed sacrifice bunt, making it 3-0. This would be the final run of the game, as the Modesto defense and pitching staff shut down Sacramento City for the remainder of the game.

Sacramento City Struggles to Generate Offense

Despite getting a few base runners, Sacramento City was unable to get anything going offensively. They managed just four hits throughout the game, with Ava Seguin collecting two of them, including a double. Modesto's defense was solid, and Heffernan kept the hitters off balance with her effective pitching.

Key Players:

• Sacramento City:

  • Ava Seguin – 2-for-3, 2B
  • Korrie Almond (L, 5-3) – 4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 SO
  • Izzy Fisher – 1 SB

• Modesto:

  • Brooklyn Heffernan (W, 7-4) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO
  • Katelyn Bridgeman – 1-for-2, 2B, 1 RBI
  • Kayleen Zayehmoureh – 1-for-2, 1 RBI (SAC)