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
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
Suarez delivers Father's Day gem
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (36-33) dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker on Father's Day to the Iowa Cubs (38-32), with starter Andrew Suárez taking the tough-luck loss after a brilliant performance.Suarez was firing on all cylinders on Sunday afternoon. The lefty had his best outing of the season,
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,
Suarez, bullpen outduel Dodgers in 2-1 win
Oklahoma City, Okla. -- The Sacramento River Cats (29-30) bounced back on Wednesday morning to defeat the Oklahoma City Dodgers (23-35) 2-1 to snap their six-game winning streak.Sacramento's pitching staff continued to demonstrate why they're one of the best in the Pacific Coast League by allowing one run on the
Gerber homers in return to River Cats
West Sacramento, CA. - Left-fielder Mike Gerber homered in his first game back in Sacramento after being optioned by the San Francisco Giants. The Sacramento River Cats (17-16), however, dropped game two of their series with the Fresno Grizzlies (17-16) 4-1 and move into second place in the Pacific Northern
Home run barrage lifts River Cats over Bees
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (8-8) continued their offensive outburst for the second straight night, blasting six home runs to power past the Salt Lake Bees (4-11) for a 9-6 win in game two of their four-game weekend series.There was something in the air at Raley Field
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 open 20th season in style with dramatic walk-off win
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (1-0) began their 20th season in Sacramento by defeating the Tacoma Rainiers (0-1) 5-4 in the 11th inning on a thrilling walk-off double from second baseman Breyvic Valera.The River Cats were kept quiet early on by a strong start from Rainier's righty
Suarez shines in River Cats rout of Aces
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (9-11) got the offense going early in an 8-3 win over the Reno Aces (6-15) on Thursday night. A brilliant performance from Andrew Suárez was backed by four River Cats home runs.
Suarez helps River Cats shut down Rainiers
TACOMA, WA -- Five shutout innings from starter Andrew Suárez paved the way for the Sacramento River Cats (7-9) to defeat the Tacoma Rainiers (8-8) 8-4 in game one of this three-game set.The Rainiers did push across three runs in the sixth inning thanks to three singles and a throwing error
Sixth inning sinks River Cats on damp night in Tacoma
TACOMA, WA -- What was a pitchers' duel through five and a half innings slowly turned south for the Sacramento River Cats in their 2018 season opener. After a one hour and 28-minute rain delay prior to the start of the game, the Tacoma Rainiers put up a five-spot on the
Versatile talent highlights Giants' rising stars
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Coming off their seemingly standard even-year postseason appearance, the Giants
River Cats can't keep pace with Chihuahuas, fall 7-3
West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (63-77) got off to a rough start Sunday evening at Raley Field against the El Paso Chihuahuas (73-68). A six-run first inning by El Paso put the game out of reach early, leading to Sacramento's ultimate 7-3 defeat.
FedEx, Shaw lead River Cats to 7-4 win
Reno, NV - Tim Federowicz and Chris Shaw drove in three each tonight, playing a key part in the Sacramento River Cats (53-71) 7-3 defeat of the Reno Aces (70-55).
Sacramento stung by Salt Lake despite Suarez's brilliance
Andrew Suárez gave the Sacramento River Cats (50-69) 8.1 phenomenal innings Saturday night, but it was not enough as the Salt Lake Bees (60-60) hit a three-run home run after his departure to steal the game away, 3-1.
Sacramento outlasts Iowa 4-2 in extra innings
Des Moines, IA - The Sacramento River Cats (49-65) rallied for two runs in the 11th inning Monday night as they outlasted the Iowa Cubs (53-59) by a final score of 4-2.
River Cats take the cake, sweep New Orleans
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Prospect Roundup: Games of July 27
Giants LHP Andrew Suárez, Triple-A Sacramento: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 99 pitches, 65 strikes -- The Giants' No. 11 prospect fanned a season-high nine batters while tying his longest outing of 2017, making Thursday's start arguably his best start since moving up
Suarez strikes out nine, halts Express in 2-1 win
West Sacramento, CA - Andrew Suárez was dominant tonight for the Sacramento River Cats (43-61), shutting down the Round Rock Express (46-59) offense en route to the 2-1 win.
River Cats come up dry in 4-1 loss to Rainiers
Tacoma, WA - The Sacramento River Cats (40-59) were unable to give starter Andrew Suárez the run support he needed tonight, falling 4-1 to the Tacoma Rainiers (50-50) Saturday night.
Sacramento's comeback falls short against El Paso
The Sacramento River Cats (38-56) fell 7-3 to the El Paso Chihuahuas (48-47) in the first game of their four-game set as they returned home to Raley Field Monday night for the first time since the All-Star break.
Sacramento sweeps doubleheader against Rainiers
West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (35-53) took both games of their doubleheader from the Tacoma Rainiers (45-43) Saturday night at Raley Field. The River Cats won game one - a resumption of April 7th's suspended game - 6-3 before shutting out the Rainiers 3-0 in game two
Suarez's seven strong not enough in Sacramento's 4-1 loss
West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (32-50) had a high-spirited Raley Field crowd on hand for their Independence Eve matchup against the Fresno Grizzlies (46-38). That energy didn't translate to the field, however, as the River Cats dropped their fourth straight, falling 4-1.
Suarez deals, Shaw delivers in Sacramento's 11-3 win
El Paso, TX - The Sacramento River Cats (31-46) were led by starter Andrew Suárez and left fielder Chris Shaw in their 11-3 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (38-41) Wednesday night.