San Joaquin Delta Tops Sacramento City 6-3 with Balanced Attack
San Joaquin Delta used timely hitting and a solid bullpen performance to notch a 6-3 home win over Sacramento City on March 21, 2025, at Billy Hebert Field. Matthew Cormier drove in three runs to lead the Mustangs, while Carter March picked up the win in relief.
Delta Jumps Out Early
Delta wasted no time getting on the board in the first inning. Malachi Bosschart drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, and Matthew Cormier followed with an RBI single to make it 2-0. Cormier added another run-scoring single in the third, extending Delta's lead to 3-1 after Sacramento City pushed across a run in the top half on a fielder's choice by Dylan Drake.
Delta Adds Insurance in the Middle Innings
San Joaquin Delta kept the pressure on with a run in the fourth and two more in the fifth. Derek Pham's groundout plated a run, and Cormier added his third RBI with a sacrifice fly. Ian Guanzon's RBI single capped the scoring for Delta, giving them a 6-1 advantage.
Panthers Rally Falls Short
Sacramento City made a push in the seventh, scoring twice on a bases-loaded walk to Cal Elvis and an RBI single by Eddie Fines. However, Delta's bullpen, led by Cory Sugg, shut the door to secure the win.
March Picks Up the Win, Sugg Earns the Save
Carter March (3-2) earned the win, allowing two runs over 4.1 innings of relief. Cory Sugg recorded the final seven outs for his third save.
Daniel Paul (0-1) took the loss for Sacramento City, allowing two runs over two innings.
Key Performances:
San Joaquin Delta:
- Matthew Cormier: 2-for-3, 3 RBI, SF
- Ian Guanzon: 2-for-3, RBI, R
- Malachi Bosschart: 2-for-4, 3B, RBI, R
- Carter March (W, 3-2): 4.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K
- Cory Sugg (S, 3): 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 K
Sacramento City:
- Jackson Blakley: 2-for-5, R
- Eddie Fines: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
- Dylan Drake: RBI
- Daniel Paul (L, 0-1): 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 3 K
