City digs themselves an early hole, but rallies back from a 5-0 deficit to win 8-7 in extra innings over the Mustangs
Sacramento City Stages Comeback to Edge San Joaquin Delta 8-7 in Extras
Sacramento City overcame an early five-run deficit to defeat San Joaquin Delta 8-7 in eight innings on March 8, 2025, in Stockton, CA.
Early Explosion for San Joaquin Delta
San Joaquin Delta came out swinging, scoring five runs in the first two innings. Kennedy Dingman's RBI double and Ava Pannell's RBI single set the tone in the first. Tara Fornaciari added a two-run single, and Brooklin Preece's RBI groundout capped a dominant five-run opening frame. Delta extended their lead to 6-3 after three innings on a Raylani Elias RBI single.
Sacramento City's Steady Rally
Sacramento City answered back in the third inning. Kayla Garber's two-run single and Larissa Banks' RBI base hit closed the gap to 5-3. They kept chipping away, with Jenna Potter's RBI single and Chloe Kimbrell's daring steal of home making it 6-5 after four innings.
In the seventh, Sacramento City tied the game on a sacrifice fly by Juliana McClain, setting the stage for extra innings.
Sacramento City Secures the Win
In the eighth, Sacramento City capitalized on a San Joaquin Delta error. Garber reached on a miscue by the shortstop, allowing Kimbrell to score the decisive run, giving the Panthers their first lead of the game at 8-7.
Key Performances
Sacramento City:
- Chloe Kimbrell – 4-for-5, 3 R, 4 SB
- Kayla Garber – 2-for-5, 3 RBIs
- Iliana Cano – 7.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K (W, 2-0)
San Joaquin Delta:
- Bianca Quintero – 2-for-5, 2 R
- Tara Fornaciari – 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, 3 SB
- Ariel Nava – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K (L, 8-3)
