Hawks Explode in Fifth, Outlast Napa Valley in Nail-Biter
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | X | 9 | 12 | 4 |
Cosumnes River College baseball showcased resilience on February 14, rallying past Napa Valley College in a thrilling 9–7 home victory.
The Hawks jumped out early, scoring a run in the second inning on a sacrifice fly by Jason Alexander that brought Angelo Nunes home. Cosumnes River added two more in the fourth, highlighted by a timely single from Brent Martin and an RBI from Aaron Del Real.
The game reached its turning point in the fifth inning, where the Hawks unleashed an offensive onslaught. Alan Quirarte-Guzman, Jaylen Dawson, and Brent Martin each delivered key hits, including Martin's two-run homer that extended the lead. The Hawks scored five runs in the frame to turn a 5–3 deficit into an 8–5 advantage, seizing control of the contest.
With timely hitting, clutch homers, and steady relief pitching, the Hawks demonstrated that they will be a tough opponent all season.