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liberty-ca · 12-13-2025, 08:39 PM

SACRAMENTO AT EL PASO
Three Games, Three Wins, Business Handled
By Chad G. Petey, Baseball News Network (BNN)

Sacramento’s visit to El Paso was straightforward and efficient. The Prayers swept the three-game set, outscoring the Abbots 25–8 and extending their winning streak while continuing a strong June run. There were no late twists or narrow escapes — just consistent pitching, timely offense, and clean defense.

Friday, June 17 — Prayers 7, Abbots 2

After falling behind early, Sacramento took control in the middle innings and never let it go. Hector Iniguez drove the offense, delivering extra-base hits that flipped the game in the second and seventh innings. Andres Valadez added key damage with a run-scoring double and a solo homer.

Aaron Gilbert steadied things after a rocky first inning, working into the seventh before turning the game over to David Garza, who finished it without issue. Sacramento limited mistakes and capitalized on scoring chances, setting the tone for the weekend.

Saturday, June 18 — Prayers 15, Abbots 6

Saturday’s game was decided early. Sacramento jumped out in the first inning and kept adding on, forcing El Paso to play from behind all afternoon. Luis Martinez’s three-run homer in the third inning effectively put the game out of reach.

The lineup produced runs up and down the order, mixing extra-base hits with patience at the plate. Bernardo Andretti wasn’t sharp but didn’t need to be, as the offense provided a comfortable cushion and the bullpen closed it out cleanly.

Sunday, June 19 — Prayers 3, Abbots 0

The finale was the quietest game of the series and arguably the cleanest. Russ Gray controlled the game from the start, working six scoreless innings and keeping El Paso off balance throughout. The bullpen followed suit, preserving the shutout.

Alex Mendoza’s solo home run opened the scoring, and Iniguez added insurance late. Sacramento managed only four hits, but it was enough with Gray setting the pace and the defense staying crisp behind him.

Series Takeaway

This was a road series played without drama. Sacramento pitched well, avoided big innings against them, and consistently did enough offensively to stay in front. The Prayers left El Paso with three wins, a longer streak, and no lingering questions — exactly what a first-place team looks for in mid-June.

Sacramento improved to 53–19 with the sweep.

12-13-2025, 08:39 PM	#50
liberty-ca All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New Westminster, BC Posts: 549	BNN Series Recap — June 17–19, 1988 SACRAMENTO AT EL PASO Three Games, Three Wins, Business Handled By Chad G. Petey, Baseball News Network (BNN) Sacramento’s visit to El Paso was straightforward and efficient. The Prayers swept the three-game set, outscoring the Abbots 25–8 and extending their winning streak while continuing a strong June run. There were no late twists or narrow escapes — just consistent pitching, timely offense, and clean defense. Friday, June 17 — Prayers 7, Abbots 2 After falling behind early, Sacramento took control in the middle innings and never let it go. Hector Iniguez drove the offense, delivering extra-base hits that flipped the game in the second and seventh innings. Andres Valadez added key damage with a run-scoring double and a solo homer. Aaron Gilbert steadied things after a rocky first inning, working into the seventh before turning the game over to David Garza, who finished it without issue. Sacramento limited mistakes and capitalized on scoring chances, setting the tone for the weekend. Saturday, June 18 — Prayers 15, Abbots 6 Saturday’s game was decided early. Sacramento jumped out in the first inning and kept adding on, forcing El Paso to play from behind all afternoon. Luis Martinez’s three-run homer in the third inning effectively put the game out of reach. The lineup produced runs up and down the order, mixing extra-base hits with patience at the plate. Bernardo Andretti wasn’t sharp but didn’t need to be, as the offense provided a comfortable cushion and the bullpen closed it out cleanly. Sunday, June 19 — Prayers 3, Abbots 0 The finale was the quietest game of the series and arguably the cleanest. Russ Gray controlled the game from the start, working six scoreless innings and keeping El Paso off balance throughout. The bullpen followed suit, preserving the shutout. Alex Mendoza’s solo home run opened the scoring, and Iniguez added insurance late. Sacramento managed only four hits, but it was enough with Gray setting the pace and the defense staying crisp behind him. *Series Takeaway* This was a road series played without drama. Sacramento pitched well, avoided big innings against them, and consistently did enough offensively to stay in front. The Prayers left El Paso with three wins, a longer streak, and no lingering questions — exactly what a first-place team looks for in mid-June. Sacramento improved to 53–19 with the sweep. Last edited by liberty-ca; 12-13-2025 at 08:40 PM.