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Clippers, Cats gear up for final title game

Resilient Indians, Giants prospects seek Triple-A championship
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September 17, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Anything can happen in one game. Early in the postseason, the River Cats found themselves on the brink of elimination. But one game changed everything."Got down to Vegas, 2-1, and came back and won the last two games," said Steven Okert, a reliever in the Giants system.

Avelino provides walk-off as River Cats take Game 1

Pena's two-run blast sparks River Cats comeback
September 11, 2019

West Sacramento, CA. - The Sacramento River Cats (1-0) played a roller coaster ballgame in game one of the PCL Championship Series, with shortstop Abiatal Avelino giving them an 8-7 walk-off win over the Round Rock Express (0-1).It was a wild opening game to this Championship Series, as the lead

Avelino, River Cats walk off in Game 1

Giants No. 27 drives home winning run in ninth inning
September 11, 2019

In a back-and-forth affair, Abiatal Avelino delivered the final blow for Sacramento.The Giants' No. 27 prospect ripped a walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the River Cats an 8-7 win over Round Rock in Game 1 of the best-of-5 Pacific Coast League Championship Series on Tuesday at

River Cats drop playoff series opener to Aviators

Outfielder Mike Gerber goes 3-for-4 with two RBI in 9-3 defeat
September 5, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (0-1) opened up the 2019 Pacific Conference playoffs on Wednesday, dropping game one to the Las Vegas Aviators (1-0) 9-3 despite matching hit totals with the visiting Athletics affiliate.The River Cat tallied eight hits on the evening, but struggled with runners in

River Cats' comeback falls just short against Aces

River Cats record season-low three hits in 5-4 loss
August 28, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (69-65) will have to wait at least one more day to celebrate their 12th division title, as they drop their second straight contest to the Reno Aces (63-71) by a final of 5-4.Reno starter Bradin Hagens held the River Cats to just

Bullpen falters in series-ending loss to Sounds

Peña homers and Michael drives in four runs
August 14, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (64-57) dropped Tuesday night's series finale to the Nashville Sounds (53-66) by a final score of 13-10.Center fielder Levi Michael drove in four runs in the first four innings, giving the River Cats a 6-3 lead heading into the sixth inning before

Three-run fourth propels River Cats past Redbirds

McCarthy, Avelino collect two hits in 5-2 victory
August 9, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (63-53) used a big three-run fourth inning to take control of the ballgame, going on to beat the visiting Memphis Redbirds (51-65) by a final of 5-2.Enderson Franco was rolling through three innings before taking a 106-mile per hour line drive off

Eighth-inning comeback gives River Cats another series win

Menez strikes out seven while bullpen holds for team's 60th win of the year
August 1, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (60-50) were held without a baserunner until one out in the sixth inning, but forced their way back into the ballgame to eventually snatch a 3-2 victory against the Pacific Coast League's best San Antonio Missions (68-42).Left-hander Conner Menez gave up a

Peña, Shaw power River Cats past Missions

Meisner delivers again with six solid innings in second spot start
July 31, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (59-50) finished the month of July on a high note, defeating the San Antonio Missions (68-41) 5-2 thanks to three home runs and a nice start from 24-year old Casey Meisner.Catcher Francisco Peña led the charge for the Sacramento offense Wednesday night,

Shaw's big night leads River Cats in blowout

Duggar ties Pacific Coast League record with five walks
July 27, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- On a record-setting Friday night, the Sacramento River Cats (57-48) crushed the Tacoma Rainiers (48-57) in a 18-3 rout.The offense exploded for 18 runs and were fueled by center fielder and leadoff man Steven Duggar, who drew five walks and singled as the Rainiers failed to

Pair of home runs doom River Cats as streak ends at five

Rodriguez tosses gem but bullpen surrenders lead
July 26, 2019

FRESNO, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (56-48) fell 3-1 to the Fresno Grizzlies (53-51) in Thursday's series finale but will head home having moved into first place by three games during their 11-game road trip.Right-hander Dereck Rodríguez struck out seven in six shutout innings while allowing just two hits.

River Cats extend winning streak to season-high five

Adames homers, reaches base four times in 9-1 win
July 25, 2019

FRESNO, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (56-47) cruised to a 9-1 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies (52-51) on Wednesday night thanks to six late-inning runs.The club won their season-high fifth straight game to extend their Pacific Northern division lead to four games - the largest margin it has been

River Cats explode in extras to down Grizzlies

Pena, Rickard both homer in four-run 10th inning
July 24, 2019

Fresno, CA. - The Sacramento River Cats (55-47) hang on in an extra-inning thriller against Fresno Grizzlies (52-50), winning 8-6 after exploding for four runs in the 10th inning.Sacramento got off to a hot start Tuesday, plating four runs in the first three innings. Mike Gerber blasted a first inning

Phillips dominates Rainiers in River Cats debut

22-year old brilliant in first Triple-A game - goes six strong with seven strikeouts
July 20, 2019

TACOMA, Wash. - The Sacramento River Cats (52-47) started the second leg of their current three-city road trip on Friday with a victory, defeating the Tacoma Rainiers (48-51) 8-6 behind a stunning performance from 22-year old Aaron Phillips.Phillips began this week in southern California with the Class-A Advanced San Jose

Long balls lift River Cats over Bees

Peña, Michael and Gerber all go yard in 8-5 victory
July 18, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Sacramento River Cats (51-46) leaned on a trio of home runs and some new faces out of the bullpen to defeat the Salt Lake Bees (41-56) 8-5 and secure a series victory in Salt Lake City.River Cats starter Yoanys Quiala turned in a solid

Suarez brilliant as River Cats clobber Isotopes

Avelino comes up a triple shy of the cycle on three hit night
July 3, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (43-41) beat up on the Albuquerque Isotopes (35-50) Tuesday night by a score of 11-2, backing a gem from lefty Andrew Suárez with a 16-hit offensive outburst.Suarez turned in an electric performance for the River Cats, tossing eight shutout innings of one-hit

Late-inning Peña double lifts River Cats over Chihuahuas

Menez settles down after allowing four runs in first inning
June 27, 2019

El Paso, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (40-38) got back in the win column with a narrow 5-4 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (48-30) on Wednesday night.Sacramento trailed 4-1 after one inning but fought back with three runs in the fourth and then the game-clinching run on a

Offense crushes six home runs in loss to Cubs

Shaw clubs two homers while Peña records four hits in 10-8 defeat
June 18, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (36-34) showed some teeth with three runs in the ninth inning but eventually fell 10-8 to the Iowa Cubs (39-32) on Monday night.The Sacramento offense launched six home runs, including a pair from first baseman Chris Shaw. His two-run shot in the

River Cats take series despite dropping finale

River Cats remain in first place despite 7-1 loss to Storm Chasers
June 15, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (35-31) had their four-game win streak snapped Friday night, falling 7-1 to the Omaha Storm Chasers (32-35). Even with the loss, the River Cats remain two games clear of the Fresno Grizzlies for the division lead.On a night were offense was hard

Peña powers River Cats to another road series win

Suarez goes six allowing just one run in 7-2 victory over New Orleans
June 10, 2019

Metairie, La. -- The Sacramento River Cats (33-31) will enjoy a day off after going 5-2 on their seven-game road trip, capped off by a 7-2 win over the New Orleans Baby Cakes (35-30) on Monday night.Catcher Francisco Peña crushed two of the team's four home runs on the night,

Baby Cakes hold off River Cats' comeback attempt

Peña collects three hits in 4-3 loss to New Orleans
June 8, 2019

Metairie, La. -- Looking to tie their longest winning streak of the season, the Sacramento River Cats (31-31) came up just short losing 4-3 to the New Orleans Baby Cakes (35-28).The River Cats loaded the bases in the eighth inning and plated two runs to make it a one-run game,

Comeback falls short as River Cats' struggles against Aviators continue

Avelino logs 14th multi-hit game this season, Sacramento falls to 0-8 versus Las Vegas
May 31, 2019

West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (26-28) fell behind early and could not claw back against the Las Vegas Aviators (31-24), dropping their eighth straight game to the Athletics affiliate by a score of 8-4.Sacramento starter Andrew Suárez surrendered five runs over the first three innings, putting the

Orioles acquire Gabriel Ynoa from Mets

Francisco Peña designated for assignment
February 10, 2017

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