Federowicz slam not enough to lift Cats

The Sacramento River Cats (11-19) fell 6-5 to the Reno Aces (19-12) Sunday afternoon at Raley Field. The River Cats took an early lead thanks to a Tim Federowicz grand slam, but the bullpen was unable to hold the lead late in the game

Federowicz hit his slam in the fourth inning, at the time putting the River Cats up 4-0. The blast, which came with two outs in the inning, was his first home run of the year and traveled 411 feet out to left field.
Gregorio was very strong on the mound for Sacramento, allowing just one run in six innings of work. The lanky right-hander pitched into the sixth inning for the third time this season but took a no decision after the Aces rallied against the River Cats pen.
Kraig Sitton took the loss for the River Cats after he was tagged for four runs in the eighth inning. Three of those runs came in with Tyler Rogers on the mound, who has now allowed six of eight inherited runners to score this season.
The two teams will square off again tomorrow night as Michael Roth (2-43, 5.73) goes up against Reno's Keyvius Sampson (3-1, 4.22). First pitch is set for 7:05 pm (PT) and the game can be heard live online at rivercats.com and on the air on ESPN 1320.
Postgame Notes
Gregorio: Joan Gregorio threw six innings, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out four…lowered his ERA to 1.83, sixth lowest in the Pacific Coast League…Gregorio has not allowed more than one earned run in a start this year.
Federowicz: Catcher Tim Federowicz hit his first home run of the season this afternoon, a grand slam in the fourth inning...now has five RBI for the season.
Brown:Trevor Brown made his first start at second base this season...was a part of two double-plays and did not make an error…last played second base on May 21, 2014 with the San Jose Giants (Class A-Advanced).
Snakes on a Field: Today's game was briefly delayed in the bottom of the third inning when a snake found its way out to second base…the River Cats had never had a game delayed because of a snake.    
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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the 2017 season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). For more information about the River Cats, visit www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.