The Sacramento Heat (11-12) built an early lead against the Nevada Big Horns (8-19), scoring three runs in the first inning, en route to a 5-0 win on Saturday at Folsom Lake College.

The Sacramento Heat scored in the first on a two-run double by Ryan Locke and an RBI single by Hayden Duer.

Locke led the Sacramento Heat's offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He scored one run and had two RBIs.

Connor Briare racked up eight strikeouts in the the Sacramento Heat win. The Sacramento Heat's pitcher tossed five innings of shutout ball and allowed only two hits.

Zachary Muenster (2-4) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked six, struck out three, and allowed five runs.