By Stompers Staff
Another solid performance for the Sonoma Stompers resulted in a 4-1 win against the division leading Walnut Creek Crawdads. Manager Zack Pace used a lot of his arsenal tonight, pitching six different players. Three of these were Modesto JC products, starter Tyler Looney, and relievers Jason DeShon and Brady Carvalho. Their strong showing combined with Crawdad pitching to be the difference, as frequent wild pitches helped Sonoma runners get on and get in.
DeShon earned the win in his two innings of work, striking out one, and giving up only two hits. Looney had a shutout start, with three strikeouts, six hits, no walks in four innings pitched. Carvalho and player-coach Ross Goldschalg also had shutout appearances tonight for Sonoma. Avery Thau closed for the Stomps and earned the save, with three Crawdad batters going down 1-2-3, all on strikeouts from Thau.
Carson Jasa received the loss, giving up four earned runs in his 4.1 innings pitched, walking two, giving up four hits and having a whopping nine wild pitches. The University of Nebraska sophomore hit Sonoma hitters Alijah Ramos and Tyler Holley in the fifth, which were followed by several wild pitches that allowed three insurance runs to cross for Sonoma, a crucial moment in this game. Conversely, Stomper pitching was solid all night and the past three games, only giving up one run per game in these. This has helped bring about the three game winning streak.
While the Sonoma offense was aided by Jasa’s control issues, Ramos and lefty designated hitter AJ Carter still had RBIs on the night. Jack Scheri had a two hit night as well, scoring once. Rudy Gonzalez and Jack Lazark also added hits for Sonoma. Lazark also had a huge pick at first base to get a double play after a Crawdad runner was attempting to tag up. The throw came from right fielder Cuyler Zukowski, and was crucial in preventing a run and bringing some momentum to the bench.
The Stomps look to keep it rolling with another home matchup, this time against the Menlo Park Legends. First pitch is at 7:05pm, so make sure to come and bring some Saturday night energy! However, the game will be streamed if you’re unable to make it, which will be up on our YouTube as always. Go Stompers!