The Fresno City College baseball team is advancing to the next round of the Norcal Sectional playoffs after defeating Ohlone College two games to one over the weekend.

Sophomore Jorge Alvarado was the winning pitcher of the game and delivered six strikeouts in seven innings. Logan Poisall went 2 for 4 and had 3 RBIs which helped secure a 7-2 victory on May 10.

After losing 4-3 on May 9 in extra innings, the Rams knew they had to bring a strong performance if they wanted to see their journey to the championship continue.

“We battled. We had our backs against the wall yet again, but we didn’t quit,” sophomore outfielder and CVC MVP Daniel Gardner said. “We’ve been there before, facing an elimination game, but we just came out Sunday battling.”

In the third inning against Ohlone, the Rams were able to score five runs. “It takes a spark,” Gardner said. “Hitting is contagious.”

Sophomore infielder Zak Taylor was named the Golden Glove MVP of the conference and credits the team’s victory this weekend to a relentless spirit and great pitching.

“I’ve always taken pride in my defense,” Taylor said. “An award is just an award. I’m a big team guy.”

Head Coach Ron Scott was awarded with being named Coach of the Year.

“It’s a nice honor that I don’t take for granted. When your team plays like we did, dominating our league, a lot of awards are bestowed on the players and coach,” Scott said. “This year we swept the board on all honors, so it was a nice reward. What we all want is to win the State championship on our field in front of our fans.”

The Rams will play home this weekend against No. 3 seeded Feather River in a three game series. The winner will advance to the state championship which will be hosted by Fresno City College

May 23 through 25. Feather River has a 32-10 record.

“I’m sure it will be harder to keep them focused, because we are so close to getting to the state championships, ‘ Scott said. “We will approach this series exactly like the last two. We want to win every time we get on the field. We will be prepared and ready to go.”