Sacramento City Cruises to 5-1 Victory Over Sierra
Sacramento City used a strong pitching performance from Korrie Almond and a three-run fifth inning to secure a 5-1 victory over Sierra on March 22, 2025, in Sacramento, CA. Almond went the distance, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out three.
Early Lead and Big Fifth Inning Propel Panthers
Sacramento City struck first in the second inning when Lily Lopez grounded out to shortstop, bringing in Jenna Potter for a 1-0 lead. The game remained tight until the bottom of the fifth, when the Panthers broke it open with a three-run rally. A wild pitch allowed Isabela Rogel to score, followed by back-to-back RBI doubles from Ava Seguin and Kayla Garber to make it 4-0.
Sierra Gets on the Board, but Sac City Responds
Sierra's lone run came in the sixth when Mallory Hamilton hit a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Whitney Montoya. However, Sacramento City quickly answered in the bottom half, with Rogel driving in Elyse McCartney to extend the lead to 5-1.
Almond Goes the Distance for the Win
Almond (9-6) kept Sierra's offense in check, facing just 26 batters over seven innings, allowing only one earned run.
Key Performances:
Sacramento City:
- Ava Seguin: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI, R
- Kayla Garber: 1-for-2, 2B, RBI, BB
- Isabela Rogel: 2-for-2, RBI, R, BB
- Korrie Almond (W, 9-6): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Sierra:
- Mallory Hamilton: Sac Fly, RBI
- Ciana Lagier: 1-for-3, 2B
- Iris Perez (L, 1-5): 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 1 K
