Once again American River College was able to score 6 runs against the #2 pitching staff in the state but were unable to come out with a win as the Beavers fell 11-6.  Tuesdays 8-6 loss was only the 4^th time all season that the Bear Cubs had allowed 6 or more runs in a game and Saturday was the 5^th time.  As was the case in both games, a couple of defensive and pitching miscues cost the Beavers.  Santa Rosa jumped on top in the first inning off of freshman RHP Dylan Westbrook (Oak Ridge) after a one out walk and then a two run home run put Sant Rosa on top 2-0.  The Beavers came alive in the 3^rd inning though, scoring 6 runs, two on a double to right center by sophomore 2B Jayden Reynolds (Bella Vista) and another two on a bases loaded single to left by sophomore RF Jonas Dyas (Folsom).  After freshman C Eli Campbell (Cordova) capped off the scoring with a two out single the Beavers held a 6-2 lead.  Santa Rosa was able to chip away at the lead however, scoring a run in the bottom of the 3^rd, then two in the 5^th thanks to a defensive miscommunication between Reynolds and Westbrook on a ground ball to the right side. ARC held a 6-5 advantage going into the 6^th inning but the Bear Cubs were able to tie the game on a sac fly.  Freshman LHP Aidan Lieu (Rio Americano) came on in the 7^th but the first three batters he faced all got hits, two of them doubles to put Santa Rosa ahead 9-6.  Santa Rosa added a pair of runs in the 8^th on a throwing error by 3B Bryce Sabatke (River City).  The Beavers were not able to score again late to make the game closer.

ARC moves on to play cross-town rival Sacramento City College next week as BIG 8 Conference play continues.