River Cats call Aces bluff in 4-3 walk-off

West Sacramento, CA - It took 11 innings Tuesday afternoon at Raley Field but the Sacramento River Cats (12-20) came away with a 4-3 win over the Reno Aces (20-13), splitting their four-game set.  

Mac Williamson got things started by leading off the decisive 11th inning with a walk and was then bunted to second by Austin Slater. After an Orlando Calixte strikeout and a hit by pitch by Trevor Brown, Juan Ciriaco stepped to the plate with two on and two out. The second baseman took advantage of his opportunity, smacking a ground-rule double to right field for the walk-off win.
Sacramento will have the day off tomorrow and head to Colorado Springs for their next four game series. Dan Slania (0-4, 8.75) will get the start in game one, squaring off against the Sky Sox's lefty Brent Suter (2-1, 3.48). First pitch is set for 10:00 am (PT) and the game can be heard live online at rivercats.com and on the air on ESPN 1320.
Postgame Notes
Send 'em home happy: Sacramento won their fourth extra inning game…three of their extra-inning wins have come at home this season…all four games this series were decided by one-run.
Stratt: Chris Stratton made his first start at Raley Field this season, going 4.2 innings…the No. 23 prospect in the Giants' organization allowed three runs (two earned) while walking two and striking out five…allowed six hits, four of which went for extra bases (three doubles, one home run).
Mac again: Mac Williamson hit his second home run in as many days this afternoon…his two-run shot was his third on the year, each of which have come at Raley Field…9 of his 10 RBI this year have come by way of the long ball.
Querecuto: Shortstop Juniel Querecuto played his first game with the River Cats today after coming off the disabled list yesterday…finished the game 1-for-3 with a double and two walks…also committed an error and was a part of two double plays.
Knight: Right-hander Dusten Knight earned his first Triple-A win this afternoon…in his three appearances, he has struck out six and walked four while allowing just a .150 batting average.   
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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.