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River Cats shut down by former teammate in Vegas

Calixte records 25th multi-hit game of season in 11-2 loss
September 1, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV -- Left-handed starter Matt Gage, who made 10 starts for the Sacramento River Cats (54-83) earlier this season, had the upper hand on his former team as the Las Vegas 51s (69-68) were victorious 11-2.Gage struck out 10 River Cats hitters and didn't give up a run

Blanco and the River Cats walk off against the Isotopes

Johnson takes a no-decision after six innings of one-run ball
August 29, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - For the second straight night, the Sacramento River Cats (53-81) came from behind to tie things late, but an inning later Grégor Blanco launched a ninth inning walk-off homer to beat the Albuquerque Isotopes (61-73) 2-1 in a well-pitched game from both teams.

River Cats have no answers for Grizzlies in finale

Stassi and Calixte each collect two hits in 15-1 loss
August 24, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (50-79) fell behind early to the Fresno Grizzlies (75-54) and the interstate rivals did not let up, tying season-highs for opponents hits (19) and runs (15) in the 15-1 blowout.

Grand slam dooms River Cats in Albuquerque

Tomlinson ties team-high hitting streak in 8-7 loss
August 18, 2018

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Albuquerque Isotopes (57-67) third baseman Josh Fuentes launched a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning that served as the deciding factor in an 8-7 loss for the Sacramento River Cats (50-74).Sacramento took a 5-3 lead after putting up a four-spot in the top half

Kelly keeps Dorados close but game slips away late

Sands, Gomez each collect two hits in 6-2 loss
July 25, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- Right-hander Casey Kelly allowed just one earned run in six and a third innings but the Sacramento River Cats (43-59) dropped game one of the series 6-2 to the Omaha Storm Chasers (45-56).Kelly made it four consecutive games pitching at least six innings with his solid

Late home run not enough, River Cats stymied in El Paso

Schroder's fifth homer leads quiet offensive night as River Cats drop finale 10-3
July 22, 2018

EL PASO, TX -- The struggles against left-handed starters continued on Sunday evening for the Sacramento River Cats (43-58) as they were defeated 10-3 at the hands of the El Paso Chihuahuas (54-47).Southpaw Jerry Keel induced 13 groundball outs in his seven innings, allowing just one earned run as the

Shaw unloads for 20th home run of season

Herb allows six runs in return from disabled list
July 22, 2018

EL PASO, TX -- The Sacramento River Cats (43-57) fell to the El Paso Chihuahuas (53-47) 9-5 on Saturday night, but saw their power-hitting corner outfielder crush his team-leading 20th home run of the season.Chris Shaw lifted one to the opposite field in the seventh inning to reach the 20-home

Calixte collects three hits in loss to Grizzlies

Valdez strikes out five of seven batters in stellar relief outing
July 18, 2018

FRESNO, CA -- The Sacramento River Cats (41-55) were stymied by Fresno Grizzlies (55-40) righty Josh James, who struck out 12 River Cats hitters as they fell 8-3 to their central California rivals.Shortstop Orlando Calixte led the offensive charge for Sacramento as he recorded three hits, including his 11th double

River Cats end skid with matinee victory

Bourjos and Shaw combine for go-ahead run in the seventh to take series finale
July 15, 2018

The Sacramento River Cats (40-54) salvaged the final game of their weekend series and snap their five-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (48-46).The River Cats came out swinging on Sunday, scoring three runs in the first inning thanks in part to a two-run single

River Cats settle for series split in Albuquerque

Schroder records multi-hit game in series finale matinee
June 28, 2018

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (35-45) got a solid start from Daniel Camarena in Thursday's series finale, but the left-hander took the loss as the Albuquerque Isotopes (40-39) held on to win 3-1. The River Cats offense managed just five hits and did not dent the scoreboard until

d'Arnaud, Jones go back-to-back in series finale

River Cats lose wild one in New Orleans as club heads home
June 19, 2018

METAIRIE, LA -- The Sacramento River Cats (33-39) fought back from a five-run deficit to make things interesting in the final two innings, but fell 9-8 to the New Orleans Baby Cakes (35-36), who walked off in the bottom of the ninth.Right fielder Chase d'Arnaud and third baseman Ryder Jones

Slater gets back on track with fifth homer

River Cats rack up 12 hits, but drop third straight to New Orleans
June 18, 2018

METAIRIE, LA - The Sacramento River Cats (33-38) fell 7-4 on Monday night to the New Orleans Baby Cakes (34-36). Outfielder Austin Slater chipped in with his fifth home run, but the River Cats let too many opportunities go by, as they were just 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

Calixte hits ninth homer in New Orleans

Camarena's tough start digs a hole for River Cats early in 4-3 loss
June 16, 2018

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Sacramento River Cats (33-36) dropped the series opener against the New Orleans Baby Cakes (32-36) by the final score of 4-3 after a rare off night from left-handed pitcher Daniel Camarena.

Kelly's seven strong not enough for River Cats

Shaw clubs 12th home run of season, game slips away in extras
June 14, 2018

ROUND ROCK, TX -- For the fourth time in his last five outings, right-hander Casey Kelly pitched seven innings and allowed one run or fewer. On Thursday night in Texas, however, it went for naught as three former Giants farmhands led a late-inning comeback to push the Round Rock Express

Duggar walks off for River Cats in four-hit game

Camarena strikes out seven in 5.1 innings as River Cats win 3-2
June 10, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (31-33) won 3-2 in walk-off fashion on Sunday afternoon against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (32-29). Outfielder Steven Duggar's fourth hit of the game chased home Orlando Calixte in the ninth to back another stellar outing from starter Daniel Camarena.

Kelly dazzles as River Cats finish series with victory

Sacramento tallies 16 hits, including a pair of four-hit performances
May 29, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- For his second consecutive outing, right-hander Casey Kelly shined on the mound and led the Sacramento River Cats (25-28) to victory, this time helping end the homestand with an 8-1 win against the Albuquerque Isotopes (28-25).Kelly struck out a season-high nine batters while walking none and

Bumgarner dominates in epic 2-0 River Cats win

Bumgarner strikes out eight in first rehab start, Calixte chips in with inside-the-park home run
May 27, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - A packed house was on hand at Raley Field to see Madison Bumgarner lead the Sacramento River Cats (24-26) to a thrilling 2-0 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (26-24). Four Sacramento pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout, and Orlando Calixte put an exclamation point on the

Williamson powers River Cats in 11-7 win

Slater extends hitting streak to 15 games in victory
May 19, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Rehabbing outfielder Mac Williamson homered for the second consecutive game to begin his stint with the Sacramento River Cats (22-21), who knocked off the Salt Lake Bees (24-19) 11-7 on Saturday night.Williamson drove in four runs, adding an RBI with a double in the fifth

River Cats drop a wild one in Salt Lake

Sacramento puts up eleven runs on fifteen hits, but Salt Lake prevails 12-11
May 18, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Sacramento River Cats (20-21) fell to the Salt Lake Bees (24-17) 12-11 in an incredible offensive display from both teams. The teams combined for 23 runs on 33 hits on a windy night at Smith's Ballpark.

River Cats fall to Bees in series finale

Bees' strong pitching quiets River Cats offense
May 12, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (18-17) dropped the last of a four-game series 9-2 against the Salt Lake Bees (22-14) on Friday evening

Calixte's late homer pushes River Cats past Grizzlies

Two-out, ninth inning rally leads River Cats to 5-2 victory
May 6, 2018

FRESNO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (14-15) defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (19-11) 5-2 on Saturday night, thanks to a three-run home run from Orlando Calixte with two outs in the top of the ninth inning.

River Cats blow late lead as 51s walk off

Shaw goes 3-for-4 with a pair of homers in heartbreaking 6-5 loss
May 3, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (12-14) utilized the long ball, but fell 6-5 against the Las Vegas 51s (11-16) in walk-off fashion. The River Cats entered the ninth inning leading by two runs, but Las Vegas scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win

River Cats' luck runs out in Las Vegas

Beede gives up three homers in 9-5 loss to 51s
May 1, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (11-13) came up short in their first matchup this season with the Las Vegas 51s (10-15) by a score of 9-5. Right-hander Tyler Beede had a tough night, beginning with two home runs and four earned runs in the first inning.

River Cats fall to Rainiers in road trip finale

Jones doubles twice in 4-1 loss
April 23, 2018

TACOMA, WA -- The Sacramento River Cats (7-11) were held to just one run on eight hits thanks to an impressive outing from Tacoma Rainiers (10-8) starter Rob Whalen. The 24-year old right-hander struck out nine River Cats in 6.2 innings as the Rainiers defeated the River cats 4-1.The Rainiers

River Cats unable to come back in Beede's first Sacramento start

d'Arnaud's third homer not enough to overcome Bees' early runs
April 21, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Salt Lake Bees (9-6) took down the Sacramento River Cats (6-9) by a score of 4-3 Friday night. Giants No.4 overall prospect right-hander Tyler Beede allowed four earned runs in the first three innings and despite hitting three batters, he regained his composure to