River Cats walk-off on Sounds to even series
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (64-55) earned their first walk-off win since June 14, defeating the Nashville Sounds (51-66) by a score of 3-2 on an Abiatal Avelino RBI-single in the bottom of the ninth.The River Cats got a perfect start from right-hander Carlos Torres in his
River Cats unable to derail Express in finale
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Sacramento River Cats (61-53) dropped their third straight game to the Round Rock Express (68-45), falling 6-3 to close out their current seven-game road trip. It was the first time Sacramento has lost three in a row since June 16-18 against the Iowa Cubs.The Sacramento
Peña, Shaw power River Cats past Missions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (59-50) finished the month of July on a high note, defeating the San Antonio Missions (68-41) 5-2 thanks to three home runs and a nice start from 24-year old Casey Meisner.Catcher Francisco Peña led the charge for the Sacramento offense Wednesday night,
Cardinals land right-hander Meisner from A's
Casey Meisner is on the move again.The Cardinals acquired the 22-year-old hurler on Saturday from the Athletics in exchange for fellow right-hander Josh Lucas, Oakland announced.
'Aggressive' Groome leads Pitchers of the Week
Jay Groome's first full season in the Minors may not be what he and the Red Sox expected, but last week, both saw what the left-hander is capable of. Groome allowed one hit and struck out a career-high eight batters over six dominant innings in a 1-0 win for Class
RockHounds' Meisner posts seven zeros
Through his first five starts for the Double-A RockHounds, Casey Meisner produced a 7.59 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP in 21 1/3 innings. Since then, he's looked like a completely different pitcher. Oakland's No. 28 prospect yielded three hits and a walk while striking out six in seven innings as Midland
In A's debut, Mateo backs fine Meisner start
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Yankees' Sheffield leads Pitchers of the Week
Justus Sheffield's plan on Sunday was simple: zeros."When you get up, obviously, the biggest thing is to put up a zero," the Yankees prospect said. "I hold myself to a high standard every time out there."Sheffield, the Yankees' No. 6 prospect, posted seven zeros on June 18, striking out three
Meisner righting the ship with Ports
Just when it seemed a great outing might've gone to waste for Casey Meisner on Saturday, the 22-year-old right-hander dug deep and found what has led to some of his success this season."Last season, Casey would go out and he would have two, three great innings and then something would
Smooth sailing for Ports' Meisner
Casey Meisner didn't enjoy the struggles he endured last year, but he believes they proved beneficial in the long run.The A's No. 26 prospect yielded two singles over 6 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday as Class A Advanced Stockton held on for a 3-2 victory over Modesto at John Thurman