Jones' late homer not enough as 51s pull away
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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