Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon

Flying Squirrels in the 2020 MLB Postseason

Five former Richmond players are on initial playoff rosters
September 30, 2020

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

Suarez turns in quality start to earn his sixth win
July 28, 2019

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

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

Green homers again as River Cats close out road trip

Sacramento goes 4-5 on nine-game swing with loss in series finale
June 29, 2019

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

Garcia homers again, three relievers combine to toss 4.1 shutout innings
June 23, 2019

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

Four-run eighth inning highlights comeback win in series opener
June 13, 2019

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

Ray Black tosses scoreless eighth in return from injured list
May 24, 2019

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

Avelino scores twice in nail-biting victory over Bees
April 14, 2019

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

Anderson goes five innings with five strikeouts in strong 2019 debut
April 7, 2019

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

Catcher climbs system; Black, Beede, Shaw knock on MLB door
March 28, 2019

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

River Cats storm back in fifth and seventh innings but lose 10-8
August 31, 2018

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

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.

Shaw crushes 15th home run of season

Black strikes out three while touching 102 on radar gun
July 1, 2018

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

Duggar also clears fence, Black earns first save
June 27, 2018

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

Bats remain quiet as Sacramento gets shutout 3-0 by El Paso
June 23, 2018

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

d'Arnaud collects two hits in 10-1 loss to El Paso
June 22, 2018

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

Freeman and Blanco both go yard in big second inning rally
June 13, 2018

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

Casey Kelly allows just two baserunners in seven innings
May 25, 2018

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

Big League experience & young talent could make up River Cats 'pen
January 10, 2017

[Empty Body]