Folsom Lake Sweeps Doubleheader Against Cabrillo
Game 1: Folsom Lake 7, Cabrillo 2
Folsom Lake College secured a 7-2 victory over Cabrillo College in the opening game of their doubleheader on March 21, 2025. The Falcons showcased a strong offensive performance, capitalizing on Cabrillo's defensive errors.
Game Summary
After falling behind in the first inning due to a Cabrillo run scored off a throwing error, Folsom Lake responded in the third inning with two runs. Annika Scheafer's sacrifice fly and Rhanoa Barton's RBI single put the Falcons ahead 2-1. A fielder's choice RBI from Grace Diaz in the fourth extended their lead.
The fifth inning proved decisive as Hailey Permenter smashed a three-run double, extending the lead to 6-1. Kenna Jenkins followed up with an RBI single, making it 7-1. Cabrillo managed to score a run in the sixth off a Brooklyn Llamas RBI single but couldn't mount a comeback.
Key Players: Hailey Permenter (3 RBI, 2B), Rhanoa Barton (1 RBI, 1 H), Annika Scheafer (1 RBI, Sac Fly)
Pitching Performance: Marianna Prieto (W, 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K)
Game 2: Folsom Lake 9, Cabrillo 2
The Falcons completed the sweep with a dominant 9-2 win in the second game, fueled by an 11-hit performance.
Game Summary
Folsom Lake struck early with two runs in the first inning, highlighted by an RBI single from Annika Scheafer. A three-run third inning, featuring a three-RBI double from Hailey Permenter, pushed the lead to 5-0.
Cabrillo attempted a rally in the third, scoring two runs off RBI hits from Brisea Rivera and Brooklyn Llamas. However, Folsom Lake continued to apply pressure, adding runs in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings, sealing the 9-2 victory.
Key Players: Annika Scheafer (2 RBI, 3 H), Hailey Permenter (3 RBI, 2B), Melia Ritchie (3 H, 3 R)
Pitching Performance: Mary Franceschi (W, 2.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K), Marianna Prieto (4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K)
With the sweep, Folsom Lake improves their record while Cabrillo looks to regroup in their upcoming series. The Falcons' offensive depth and solid pitching made the difference in both games.