Cosumnes River Tops Sacramento City, 5-2

Cosumnes River secured a 5-2 victory over Sacramento City on March 13, 2025, behind a strong pitching performance and timely hitting. The Hawks used a three-run sixth inning to take control and held off a late Panthers rally to earn the win at home.

Pitchers' Duel Early

Both teams were locked in a scoreless battle through five innings, with starting pitchers Brady Wilson (Sacramento City) and Ben Pernetti (Cosumnes River) keeping opposing lineups at bay. Wilson struck out eight batters in six innings, while Pernetti worked efficiently, scattering eight hits over eight strong innings.

Cosumnes River Breaks Through

The Hawks struck first in the sixth inning when Chase Christenson doubled in Elijah White for a 1-0 lead. Moments later, Noah Canter delivered the biggest blow of the game, launching a two-run homer to extend the lead to 3-0.

Sacramento City Responds

The Panthers mounted a comeback in the seventh. Kaden Isola led off with a single and later scored on a Brenden Murphy RBI single. Jackson Blakley then brought home Joseph Portwood with a sacrifice groundout, cutting the deficit to 3-2.

Hawks Add Insurance Runs

Cosumnes River quickly answered in the bottom of the seventh. Angelo Luna delivered a clutch two-run single, bringing in Christenson and Canter to restore a three-run lead at 5-2.

Closing the Door

Reliever Noah Rhea-Meaux took over in the ninth for the Hawks and shut the door, striking out two to earn the save and secure the victory.

Key Performances

Cosumnes River:

• Noah Canter – 2-for-3, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 R
• Chase Christenson – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R
• Angelo Luna – 1-for-4, 2 RBIs
• Ben Pernetti (W, 1-0) – 8.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

Sacramento City:

• Dylan Drake – 2-for-5
• Kaden Isola – 2-for-2, R
• Brenden Murphy – 1-for-2, RBI
• Brady Wilson (L, 0-1) – 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K