Reedley Defeats Sacramento City 7-4

Reedley, CA – Reedley secured a 7-4 victory over Sacramento City, taking an early 4-run lead and holding off a late rally to claim the win.

Reedley's Early Lead

Reedley wasted no time, scoring 3 runs in the first inning. The team continued to build on their lead, adding another run in the second and two more in the sixth to take a commanding 7-1 lead. Despite Sacramento City's attempt to respond, the Reedley defense and pitching staff held strong throughout the game.

Sacramento City's Late Rally

Sacramento City came alive in the eighth inning, scoring 2 runs, thanks to strong performances from Jackson Blakley and Kaden Isola. Blakley finished with 2 hits, including an RBI, while Isola added a key RBI. However, despite leaving 11 runners on base throughout the game, Sacramento City couldn't put together a complete rally, and the game ended with Reedley on top, 7-4.

Pitching Highlights

Reedley's pitching staff was effective in limiting Sacramento City's offense. Case Anker set the tone with 3 scoreless innings. Mason Soares, Kaden Welch, and Nolan Keene finished the game with solid relief work, preserving the lead.

Sacramento City's Drew Walker (1-1) took the loss after allowing 4 runs (1 earned) in 2 innings. Kyle Seo provided solid relief, but the offense was unable to overcome the early deficit. Brady Wilson also pitched well, striking out 5 batters in 2 innings of work.

Key Players

• Sacramento City: Jackson Blakley went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI, and Kaden Isola drove in a run late in the game.
• Reedley: Tyler Tuckness contributed 3 RBIs, while Case Anker was impressive on the mound, going 3 scoreless innings.

Reedley Tops Modesto 3-0 Behind Espejo's Masterful Performance 

Modesto, CA – Reedley earned a dominant 3-0 win over Modesto, with Francisco Espejo delivering a brilliant complete-game shutout.

Espejo's Complete Game Shutout

Espejo (2-0) was in control from start to finish, throwing a 9-inning shutout while allowing only 4 hits and striking out 3. His performance was a masterclass in pitching, as he stifled Modesto's offense throughout the game.

Reedley's Offensive Efforts

Reedley struck early with a run in the first inning and followed it up with 2 more runs in the third. Rey Peraza and Auston Sharp each drove in key runs, while Jonathan Callison added a double. Despite their early offensive success, Reedley couldn't score again, but the pitching from Espejo kept Modesto from mounting a comeback.

Modesto's Struggles

Modesto had several opportunities to get on the board, but they were unable to capitalize on their baserunners. Kenyon Sanders and Dawson Downs had solid hits, but the offense was unable to string together hits or capitalize on opportunities. Modesto's pitching staff, led by Dawson Downs (0-2), kept the game within reach, but the lack of run support left them empty-handed.

Key Players

• Reedley: Francisco Espejo was the standout, throwing 9 innings of shutout ball. Rey Peraza and Auston Sharp contributed key RBIs.
• Modesto: Kenyon Sanders and Dawson Downs had hits, but Modesto couldn't generate enough offense to challenge Reedley.

Final Thoughts

Reedley's pitching depth was on full display in both games, with stellar performances from the pitching staff in each matchup. Espejo's dominant shutout performance against Modesto was the highlight of the day, while Reedley's solid defense and timely offense helped them secure the win over Sacramento City earlier in the series.

Up Next For the Tigers

The Tigers face Gavilan College for a two-game series.  The first leg will be on the road on Thursday, with the return leg at home on Saturday, Feb 22nd at 1pm