American River Tops Sacramento City, 5-1
American River secured a 5-1 victory over Sacramento City on March 11, 2025, behind a strong pitching performance from Felesha Lapenske and a key four-run fifth inning. Sacramento City struggled to generate offense, managing just one run in the sixth inning.
Pitcher's Duel Early On
Both teams were held scoreless through the first three innings as Sacramento City's Korrie Almond and American River's Lapenske kept opposing hitters in check. The defensive battle continued until the fourth inning when American River broke through.
American River Breaks Through in the Fourth and Fifth
Jennifer Wylie got the Beavers on the board in the fourth inning, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Kaylah Adams to give American River a 1-0 lead.
The momentum carried into the fifth, where American River broke the game open with a four-run surge. Lapenske delivered the biggest hit of the game, a two-run double that extended the lead to 3-0. Wylie followed with another RBI double, and Adams capped off the rally with an RBI double of her own to make it 5-0.
Sacramento City Struggles to Capitalize
Sac City had chances but couldn't find timely hits against Lapenske, who pitched a complete game, allowing just five hits while striking out seven. The Panthers finally got on the board in the sixth inning when Ava Seguin drove in Jenna Potter with an RBI single. However, that was all Sacramento City could muster, as Lapenske shut them down the rest of the way.
Strong Relief for Sacramento City
Despite the loss, Sacramento City's bullpen provided a bright spot. After Almond (L, 6-6) exited following the fifth inning, Iliana Cano tossed three scoreless frames, allowing just two hits and striking out four.
Key Performances
American River:
- Felesha Lapenske – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBIs; 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 7 SO
- Jennifer Wylie – 2-for-3, 2B, RBI, R
- Kaylah Adams – 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
- Addison Susag – 1-for-3, R
Sacramento City:
- Ava Seguin – 2-for-3, RBI, 3 SB
- Jenna Potter – 1-for-3, R
- Isabela Rogel – 2-for-3, 2 SB
- Iliana Cano – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 SO