Falcons Face Off Against Panthers in Final Regular Season Doubleheader
Folsom - The Folsom Lake College Falcons and the Sacramento City College Panthers clashed in a final regular season doubleheader on Saturday in Big 8 Conference action. The two teams split the games, with the Falcons breaking their 6-game losing streak by winning the first game, while the Panthers took the second game.
Game 1 Recap
In the first game, Folsom Lake College edged out Sacramento City College with a 1-0 victory, thanks to strong pitching and timely hitting. Pitcher Aila Lyden dominated on the mound for the Falcons, pitching a complete game and allowing just four hits while striking out three. The game's only run came in the first inning when Miranda Morelos grounded out to shortstop, scoring Kamora Baptiste.
On the offensive side, Summer Lagomarsino led the Falcons with two hits, while Baptiste had a stolen base and scored the winning run.
Game 2 Recap
The second game was a different story as Sacramento City College came back to secure a 5-3 victory over Folsom Lake College. The Panthers' offense came alive in the later innings, with Chloe Kimbrell driving in two runs in the fifth inning to tie the game.
The Panthers took the lead in the sixth inning thanks to a single by Tegan Martin and an RBI single from Shaye Zlatunich. The Falcons attempted a comeback in the seventh inning when Morelos hit an RBI double, scoring Baptiste, but the effort fell short.
Folsom Lake College will end their regular season with a non-conference road game against Monterey Peninsula College on Tuesday at 1:00 pm.
Tuesday, April 23rd in Monterey against Monterey Peninsula College at 1:00 pm