Vargas’ Grand Slam Lifts Falcons Over Panthers
Folsom, CA – The Falcons (14-1, 2-0 Big-8) remain perfect in conference play after defeating the visiting, Sacramento City College, Panthers (7-9, 0-2 Big-8) by a final score of 13-3.
The Falcons wasted no time on Thursday as they scored three runs in the first inning to go up 3-0. The first two runs came off a single by JT Waldon which brought in Andrew Neil and Chris Catalano. The third run was scored by Waldon off a pass ball.
The biggest hit of the game came in the bottom of the fourth inning when designated hitter, Nate Vargas hit a grand slam to increase the Falcons lead to 9-0.
Joining Vargas in the home run category was Logan Sutter, who hit one in the bottom of the fifth inning to put the Falcons up 12-0.
Starting on the mound and earning the win for the Falcons was left-handed pitcher, Dylan Warren, who pitched five innings while giving up 1 hit, 2 runs, walked 2, and struck out 5 batters.
The Falcons extend their winning streak to 12 games and head to Union Stadium at Sacramento City College on Friday as they attempt to sweep the Panthers in this three-game series.
Game Leaders
- Chris Catalano – 2-for-3, 1 run, 2 RBI.
- Andrew Neil – 2-for-5, 2 runs.
- JT Waldon – 2-for-5, 3 runs, 2 RBI, 1 walk.
- Logan Sutter – 3-for-4 (HR), 3 runs, 1 RBI, 2 walks.
- Nate Vargas – 2-for-5 (HR), 2 runs, 4 RBI.
- Drake Bicknell – 3-for-4, 1 run, 2 RBI.
- Dylan Warren – winning pitcher, 5 innings pitched, 1 hit, 2 runs, 2walks, 5 strike outs.
- Friday, March 3rd in Sacramento, CA against Sacramento City College at 2:00 pm.
- Tuesday, March 7 in Folsom, CA against Diablo Valley College at 2:00 pm.
- Thursday, March 9th in Pleasant Hill, CA against Diablo Valley College at 2:00 pm.
- Saturday, March 11th in Folsom, CA against Diablo Valley College at 1:00 pm.