Falcons Take Gritty Series Over Delta After Battling Through CRC Test

Coming off a competitive series win against Consumnes River College, Folsom Lake carried its momentum into a hard-fought three-game set against San Joaquin Delta, emerging with a 2-1 series victory highlighted by timely hitting, resilient pitching, and standout individual performances.

Folsom Lake opened the series on March 17 with a 4-2 road win, capitalizing early and holding firm late. A three-run second inning set the tone, with RBIs from Trajan Rogowski, Dylan Green, and Jace Bystrowski. John Handy sparked the offense with a 2-for-5 performance, including a triple and two runs scored, while George Shykowski added an RBI. On the mound, Keisen Hayden delivered a strong start, going five innings with six strikeouts to earn the win. Despite solo home runs from Delta's Fabian Gomez and Tyler Antwine, the Falcons' bullpen held steady, with AJ Cox closing the door for the save.

The series shifted to Folsom Lake on March 19, where the Falcons outslugged Delta in a 9-7 victory. The offense exploded for 14 hits, led by a perfect 5-for-5 performance from Dylan Green, who drove in three runs and set the pace all game. Trajan Rogowski added two hits and two RBIs, while Connor Barth delivered a clutch two-run double in a pivotal second inning. Grant Munoz also shined, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored. After falling behind mid-game, Folsom Lake responded with four runs across the sixth and seventh innings to reclaim control. Roland "Noah" Madsen provided critical relief out of the bullpen, and AJ Cox secured his second save of the series.

Delta avoided the sweep on March 20, taking the finale 10-6 in a back-and-forth contest. Folsom Lake showed resilience, turning a 4-2 deficit into a 6-4 lead with a three-run fourth inning fueled by disciplined at-bats and situational execution. However, Delta's offense surged late, scoring six unanswered runs. Despite limited hits, the Falcons generated offense through patience at the plate, drawing six walks and manufacturing runs with sacrifice plays and hit-by-pitches. Connor Barth and John Handy each drove in two runs in the loss.

Across the series, Folsom Lake showcased depth and consistency. Dylan Green's dominant offensive performance, combined with contributions up and down the lineup from Rogowski, Munoz, Barth, and Handy, powered the Falcons. The pitching staff also delivered key innings in high-pressure moments, particularly in the first two games.

With the series win, Folsom Lake continues to build momentum, proving their ability to win tight games and respond under pressure as conference play intensifies.