Reedley Holds Off Sacramento City for 7-4 Win
Reedley defeated Sacramento City 7-4 in a tightly contested game on February 12, 2025, as the Tigers capitalized on early unearned runs and a strong pitching performance to secure the victory. Despite a late push from Sacramento City, Reedley's defense and timely hitting were enough to hold on for the win.
Reedley Takes Control Early
Reedley wasted no time taking control of the game, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. The scoring started when David Zavala reached on a third-base error, allowing Rey Peraza and Mark-Anthony Carroll to score. Auston Sharp added an RBI single to bring in Tuckness, making it 3-0. In the second inning, Tuckness reached on another error, which allowed Ricky Simental to score, extending the Reedley lead to 4-0.
Sacramento City Gets on the Board
Sacramento City got on the scoreboard in the fifth inning when Dylan Drake advanced to second on a wild pitch, and Jackson Blakley scored from third, making it 4-1. The scoring continued in the sixth as Gus Tofanelli doubled to bring in Ryan Okino, cutting Reedley's lead to 4-2. However, Reedley quickly answered in the bottom of the inning, with Tuckness doubling to bring in two more unearned runs, making it 6-2.
Late Rally Falls Short
Sacramento City mounted a comeback attempt in the eighth inning. Kaden Isola singled to bring in Okino, and Blakley followed with an RBI single to score Isola, narrowing the deficit to 6-4. However, Reedley responded with one final run in the bottom of the eighth, as Tuckness singled to bring in Simental, securing the 7-4 win.
Pitching Breakdown
Mason Soares (W, 1-0) earned the win for Reedley, pitching 2 innings of relief, allowing 1 run on 3 hits, and striking out 2. Kaden Welch and Nolan Keene each threw 2 innings, combining for 3 strikeouts and 1 earned run. Starter Case Anker went 3 innings, allowing 2 hits and no runs, while striking out 2.
For Sacramento City, Drew Walker (L, 1-1) took the loss after allowing 4 runs (2 earned) in 2 innings of work. Kyle Seo tossed 3 innings of relief, allowing 2 runs (1 earned), and Brady Wilson threw 2 innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking out 5.
Key Performances:
Sacramento City:
- Jackson Blakley – 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Kaden Isola – 1-for-1, 1 RBI
- Gus Tofanelli – 1-for-4, 1 RBI
- Kyle Seo – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 SO
Reedley:
- Tyler Tuckness – 3-for-4, 3 RBIs, 1 R
- Auston Sharp – 1-for-2, 1 RBI
- Mason Soares (W, 1-0) – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 SO
