Flying Squirrels in the 2020 MLB Postseason
The 2020 MLB Postseason is officially under way, and five former Richmond Flying Squirrels players have landed on playoff rosters.
Rickard stays hot as River Cats win fourth straight series
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (58-49) topped the Tacoma Rainiers (49-58) on Sunday afternoon by a score of 6-2, earning their fourth series-victory in a row. Outfielder Joey Rickard extended his hitting streak to 12 games, the longest of the season for Sacramento.On a warm day at
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
Green homers again as River Cats close out road trip
El Paso, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (40-40) will head back home after dropping the final game of their four-game set with the El Paso Chihuahuas (49-30), 9-5.A Zach Green solo shot, his 17th of the season, and an Austin Slater two-run single with the bases loaded pushed the
River Cats bullpen bounces back in 4-3 comeback win
Las Vegas, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (38-36) leaned on their bullpen to keep them in the game, then used timely hitting to defeat the Las Vegas Aviators (41-33) 4-3. After losing their first five games at the brand new Las Vegas Ballpark, the River Cats have now won
Green's two homers lift River Cats to victory
West Sacramento, Calif. -- Trailing by three runs in the eighth inning, the Sacramento River Cats (34-31) rallied to secure a 5-4 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers (32-34) on Wednesday night.Third baseman Zach Green reached base four times, drawing two walks before launching home runs in consecutive innings. His
Offense shows no sting versus Bees, River Cats fall 7-1
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (22-25) could not get anything going at the dish on Thursday night as they dropped their second straight to the Salt Lake Bees (21-25) by a final of 7-1. Two Bees pitchers combined to hold Sacramento to a season-low three hits.The River
Suarez superb in 2-1 win over Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Sacramento River Cats (6-5) picked up a 2-1 victory in a pitcher's duel over the Salt Lake Bees (3-7) Sunday afternoon. Lefty Andrew Suárez turned in a fantastic outing to earn his first win of the year.Suarez was cruising through six innings before running
River Cats erupt early, hold on late to defeat Rainiers
West Sacramento, Calif. - Number four Giants prospect Shaun Anderson delivered five strong innings on Saturday evening, his first start of the season for the Sacramento River Cats (2-1). A pair of home runs and two big innings paced the offense to an 11-5 victory over the Rainiers (1-2).Anderson, a
Giants Prospect Primer: Bart runs express
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Full-season debutant: Joey Bart, CAfter
Seesaw battle goes to Isotopes in home finale
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- The Sacramento River Cats (54-82) capped off their final home game of the 2018 season with two thrilling comeback attempts, but eventually fell 10-8 to the Albuquerque Isotopes (62-74).After putting up a five-spot in the fifth inning to tie the game, highlighted by a three-run triple
River Cats have no answers for Grizzlies in finale
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.
Shaw crushes 15th home run of season
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- Outfielder Chris Shaw ignited a three-run rally in the sixth inning with his 15th home run of the year but the Sacramento River Cats (36-46) fell short, losing 4-3 to the Fresno Grizzlies (48-33).Shaw's 439-foot blast got things going during the sixth-inning comeback attempt, followed by
d'Arnaud homers again as River Cats clip Isotopes
ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Chase d'Arnaud hit one out for the second consecutive night, helping the Sacramento River Cats (35-44) get back on track with a 4-3 win over the Albuquerque Isotopes (39-39).The home run was d'Arnaud's 11th of the season as he reached base for the 15th time in his
Gage's quality start not enough to lift River Cats
The Sacramento River Cats (33-41) dropped their sixth straight on Friday night, falling to the El Paso Chihuahuas (37-37) 3-0 despite a solid showing from left-hander Matt Gage. The Sacramento offense managed just three hits, as they were shutout for the first time at home this season.Gage kept the River
Samardzija strikes out seven in second rehab start
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- Giants' right-hander Jeff Samardzija made his second successful rehab start on Thursday, but the Sacramento River Cats (33-40) fell to the El Paso Chihuahuas (36-37) 10-1 for their fifth straight loss.Samardzija kept the game close through four innings as the 11-year veteran struck out seven and
Six-run inning helps River Cats take down Express
ROUND ROCK, TX - The Sacramento River Cats (32-34) defeated the Round Rock Express (29-36) in their first matchup of the season. The River Cats jumped in front with a six-run second inning and held on to win 7-5.
River Cats walk off in extras for 1-0 shutout win
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- In their first shutout of the season, the Sacramento River Cats (23-25) stopped a four-game skid in thrilling fashion with a 1-0 walk-off win against the Las Vegas 51s (20-28).Sacramento blanked the 51s thanks to right-hander Casey Kelly, who pitched seven scoreless frames allowing just one
Predicting the 2017 River Cats roster, pt. 2
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