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Jones' late homer not enough as 51s pull away

Gomez and Freeman each tally three hits in 5-3 loss
September 3, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV - Ryder Jones crushed a game-tying home run in the eighth inning, but the Sacramento River Cats (55-84) surrendered three runs in the bottom of the frame to the Las Vegas 51s (70-69), falling 5-3 in the penultimate game of the 2018 season.

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 welcome back Kelly but fall in extras

Kelly turns in quality start in his return to River Cats rotation
August 28, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (52-81) welcomed back their workhorse on Monday, as Casey Kelly returned to Raley Field to toss six solid innings against the Las Vegas 51s (65-68). The offense would rally late to force extra innings before ultimately falling 4-3 in the 10th.Kelly spent

River Cats launch three homers, Grizzlies storm back late

Fresno scores six runs in the ninth inning to complete comeback
August 23, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - Wednesday's sudden power surge would be all for naught, as the Sacramento River Cats (50-78) allowed six runs in the ninth to the Fresno Grizzlies (74-54), eventually dropping game two 10-8 in stunning fashion.

Gomez collects fifth straight multi-hit game but River Cats drop series

Tomlinson goes 0-for-4, season-long hit streak ends at 18 games
August 19, 2018

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (50-76) managed just one run on eight hits, despite a red-hot Miguel Gómez, and fell to the Albuquerque Isotopes (59-67) 7-1 on Sunday evening.It was a rude welcome back to Triple-A for right-hander Mike Connolly, who allowed six extra base hits including two

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

Gomez hit seals extra-inning win for River Cats

Garcia collects first three Triple-A hits in 8-5 victory
August 16, 2018

RENO, NV -- The Sacramento River Cats (49-73) picked up their seventh series win of the year, doing so in extra-inning fashion by defeating the Reno Aces (62-60) 8-5 in 11 innings.After trading runs in the 10th, the River Cats loaded the bases before Miguel Gómez's single, with the help

Belt begins rehab as River Cats comeback falls short

Johnson tosses 6.1 innings of two-run ball in 2-1 loss
August 12, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (47-71) scored late to make things interesting, but the El Paso Chihuahuas (66-51) emerged victorious by the final score of 2-1. Brandon Belt began rehab, playing five innings at first base and logging two plate appearances.

Comeback falls short for River Cats in Nashville

Gomez plates two with seventh-inning double in rally attempt
August 5, 2018

NASHVILLE, TN -- The Sacramento River Cats (45-68) dropped Sunday evening's ballgame to the Nashville Sounds (57-55) by a final score of 6-4.Comeback attempts were made in both the seventh and ninth innings as second baseman Miguel Gómez scored two with his seventh double of the year. Then in the

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

Tomlinson collects three hits as team reaches All-Star break

Rogers continues dominant stretch of relief work
July 8, 2018

RENO, NV -- The Sacramento River Cats (39-51) reached base 13 times but scored just two runs in an 8-2 loss to the Reno Aces (42-48) as the Pacific Coast League heads into their three-day All-Star break.Shortstop Kelby Tomlinson recorded three of the team's nine hits, while two other top-of-the-order

Down eight, River Cats mount comeback but fall short

Shaw homers for fourth time in last six games
July 6, 2018

RENO, NV -- Trailing 8-0 in the fourth inning, the Sacramento River Cats (38-49) fought their way back to eventually tie the game at nine apiece before losing in the bottom of the ninth to the Reno Aces (40-47).Outfielder Chris Shaw continued his power surge by clubbing his fourth home

Cueto and bullpen combine to shut out Grizzlies

D'Arnaud's three-run homer lifts River Cats to 4-0 victory
June 30, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - Johnny Cueto and the Sacramento River Cats (36-45) put together a complete performance to shut out the Fresno Grizzlies (47-32) 4-0 on Friday night. Cueto was solid in his second rehab start and the bullpen was excellent, they were backed by a number of slick defensive

Versatile talent highlights Giants' rising stars

Shaw, Howard among prospects honing skills at multiple positions
December 6, 2017

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