Clippers, Cats gear up for final title game
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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