The Sacramento Heat (3-6) and the South Bay Storm (6-6) both had scoring chances on Saturday, but it was the Sacramento Heat that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 5-2 win at Sacramento St.
Vinny Esposito put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Sacramento Heat. He doubled in the first and fifth innings.
Austin Ragsdale recorded his first win of the year for the Sacramento Heat. He allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings. Ragsdale struck out two, walked none and gave up 10 hits.
Gabe Katich was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed three runs.
The Sacramento Heat were sparked by Esposito and Braxton Phillips, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs.