Walker's Big Day Powers San José City College Past Ohlone, 13-1
SAN JOSE — Belle Walker went 3-for-3 with a home run, a triple, a double and four RBI to lead San José City College to a 13-1 five-inning victory over Ohlone College on Thursday at home.
Walker's performance anchored a San José offense that erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning to put the game out of reach. The Jaguars finished with 13 hits and drew three walks while sending 13 runners across the plate against Ohlone pitching.
San José wasted no time getting on the board. In the bottom of the first, DJ Martinez doubled home Arianna Vergara, and Walker followed with a two-run home run to give the Jaguars a 3-0 lead.
Ohlone got one back in the third when Jayana Dias scored on an Amanda Dilsaver single to make it 3-1, but San José answered immediately. Walker tripled home Makenna Sieling to push the lead back to 4-1.
The fourth inning turned into a showcase for the San José lineup. Ciara Donahoe delivered a two-run single, Vergara followed with an RBI triple, and Martinez added a run-scoring single as the Jaguars kept the line moving. Walker came through again with an RBI double before a throwing error by Ohlone shortstop Kiarra Tiamani allowed another run to score. A hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded and a Jaelynn Corona RBI single capped the nine-run frame.
Vergara finished 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Martinez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Donahoe contributed two RBI and also swiped a bag.
Priyah Quinonez earned the win, improving to 5-4 on the season. She worked four innings, allowing five hits and one unearned run while striking out three. Makenna Sieling closed out the fifth with a perfect inning, fanning two.
Sienna Vigil took the loss for Ohlone, dropping to 0-1 after surrendering eight runs on eight hits in three innings.
San José's stolen base total of three — by Martinez, Sieling, and Donahoe — reflected an aggressive approach on the basepaths that complemented the Jaguars' heavy hitting.
The victory was sealed under the mercy rule, ending after five complete innings.
