Almond tosses a 2-hit shutout and Royal homers in City's 10-0 win over Cabrillo to open the 2025 season
Sacramento City Dominates Cabrillo in 10-0 Win
Sacramento City cruised to a 10-0 victory over Cabrillo on January 25, 2025, in a one-sided matchup where the home team's offense exploded in the early innings while their pitcher, Korrie Almond, tossed a gem in the circle.
Strong Start for Sacramento City
Sacramento City took control right from the beginning. In the first inning, they quickly jumped ahead, with Chloe Kimbrell stealing home to give the team a 1-0 lead. Larissa Banks followed up with a two-run triple that scored Kayla Garber and Ava Seguin, putting Sacramento City up 3-0.
Cabrillo Struggles to Find Offensive Rhythm
Cabrillo had difficulty getting their offense going throughout the game. Despite a few baserunners, including a double from Charileen Pauneto, the team was unable to break through. Their best chance came in the second inning, but they stranded runners and were unable to put any runs on the board.
Sacramento City Breaks It Open in the Third
The third inning proved to be the turning point of the game. Amanda Royal launched a two-run homer to extend Sacramento City's lead to 5-0. The scoring continued as Jenna Potter's two-RBI double brought in Kimbrell and Isabela Rogel, making it 7-0. A walk to Seguin, followed by an unearned run off an error by Cabrillo's second baseman, stretched the lead to 8-0.
Korrie Almond's Stellar Performance
Sacramento City's pitcher, Korrie Almond (1-0), was lights out. She threw a complete game, allowing just two hits while striking out five batters. Almond's dominance in the circle kept Cabrillo off balance all game long, and the visiting team could not capitalize on their limited opportunities.
Sacramento City's Balanced Offense
The offense continued to roll for Sacramento City, with contributions from up and down the lineup. Jenna Potter finished with 2 RBIs, Larissa Banks drove in 2, and Amanda Royal had 2 RBIs from her home run. The team was aggressive on the basepaths, with Kimbrell stealing two bases and Potter adding one of her own.
Cabrillo's Struggles
Cabrillo's pitching staff had a tough day, with Ava Servin (0-1) taking the loss after allowing 5 earned runs in 2.2 innings of work. Alanna Poklong came in for 0.0 innings but was tagged for 3 earned runs. Rachel Hafer pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in relief, but it wasn't enough to stop the offensive onslaught from Sacramento City.
Final Score: Sacramento City 10, Cabrillo 0
With the win, Sacramento City improves to 1-0 on the season, while Cabrillo falls to 0-2-1. The game was called after 5 innings due to the 10-run rule. Sacramento City will look to carry this momentum into their next contest, while Cabrillo will need to regroup as they head into their next matchup.
Key Performances:
- Sacramento City:
- Korrie Almond (W, 1-0) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO
- Amanda Royal – 1-for-2, 1 HR, 2 RBIs
- Jenna Potter – 2-for-2, 1 2B, 2 RBIs
- Larissa Banks – 1-for-2, 1 3B, 2 RBIs
- Cabrillo:
- Charileen Pauneto – 1-for-2, 1 2B
- Bella Fromel – 1-for-2
