Ragsdale Solid in Debut but Late Rallies Drop Cats, 12-4
LAS VEGAS – An early 4-2 lead was not enough for the Sacramento River Cats to hold onto, as the Las Vegas Aviators spoiled Carson Ragsdale’s Triple-A debut with four late run-scoring innings in a 12-4 victory on Saturday. The River Cats (3-2/47-33) tried to hit the gas early, scoring
Patience, Clutch Hits Help Sacramento Outlast Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Lots of history was accomplished for the Sacramento River Cats on Friday, as they drew 17 walks and plated nine runs in the second inning, helping Sacramento win its third straight game for the sixth time this year thanks to a 14-8 win over the Las Vegas
Cats Cruise in 14-8 Win over Aviators on Thursday
LAS VEGAS – A dominant all-around performance by the Sacramento River Cats resulted in a second-consecutive victory on Thursday, doing much of their damage with the long ball while pitching was strong in all but the seventh leading to a 14-8 win over the Las Vegas Aviators. Home runs accounted
Trio of Multi-Run Innings Just Enough for Kitties on Wednesday
LAS VEGAS – The Sacramento River Cats used three multi-run innings to snatch a victory on Wednesday, kicking things off with a pair of two-run homers while a four-run eighth sealed the deal in a 9-5 win over the Las Vegas Aviators. To snap a streak of five straight retired,
11th Annual Fourth on the Field to be Held at Sutter Health Park
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Celebrate Independence Week at Sutter Health Park, as the Sacramento River Cats are excited to host their 11th annual Fourth on the Field presented by Xfinity. The signature event for West Sacramento will serve as the perfect ending to three baseball-filled nights, as the River Cats
Sacramento Starts Second Half with Shutout Loss
LAS VEGAS – The Sacramento River Cats found little offense in their start to the second half of the season against the Las Vegas Aviators, notching six hits but scoring no runs as they were shutout by Las Vegas on Tuesday, 11-0. From the jump the Aviators (1-0/38-38) were ready,
Cats Close First Half on Winning Note with 5-4 Victory on Sunday
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sunday saw a little bit of everything in the series finale between the Sacramento River Cats and Round Rock Express, as Sacramento featured four rehab appearances and found just enough scoring to end the first half of the season on a 5-4 victory. Both teams scored
Kitties Kept in Check by Express, 6-3
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Trying to create a new winning streak, the Sacramento River Cats fell just short of that goal as the Round Rock Express took an early lead that they never relented, finishing off a 6-3 win on Saturday. The Express (36-35) scored all six of their runs
Sacramento Stops Skid Behind 7-2 Victory on Friday
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – It took a true team effort for the Sacramento River Cats to stop their six-game losing streak, scoring early and often while the pitching kept the Round Rock Express in check, all resulting in a 7-2 victory for Sacramento on Friday. Pitching was what set the
Three-Run Lead Slips as Kitties Drop Sixth Straight
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Once again, the Sacramento River Cats staked an early lead in their contest against the Round Rock Express, leading 3-0 after the first. However, Sacramento watched the contest slip away as five unanswered by Round Rock resulted in a 5-3 decision on Thursday. It took just
Early Lead Slips Late as Cats Stumble in Extras Against Express
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats seemed to be on their way to a shutout victory on Wednesday, but a four-run eighth inning by the Round Rock Express forced extra frames where Sacramento eventually fell in 10 innings, 5-4. Only one run was scored in the first two-thirds
River Cats Silenced by Express on Tuesday, 5-0
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Five runs were scored in the series opener between the Sacramento River Cats and the Round Rock Express, but unfortunately for Sacramento all five belonged to the other side as Round Rock captured a 5-0 win on Tuesday. Just one mistake from River Cats (42-28) starter
Matos Mashes Way to PCL Player of the Week Award
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An incredible week for Sacramento River Cats outfielder Luis Matos has earned him recognition from the Pacific Coast League, as Matos was named the PCL Player of the Week for his series performance against the Reno Aces from June 10-16 as announced by MiLB on Monday.
Sacramento Drops Seesaw Clash, Splits Series with Reno
RENO, Nev. – Sunday’s series finale swung back-and-forth between the Sacramento River Cats and the Reno Aces, eventually landing in favor of Reno thanks to five unanswered runs leading to a 10-6 final. Starting things off for the River Cats (42-27) was Luis Matos, who has gone scorched earth in
Walk Off Hands Kitties Second Straight Loss
RENO, Nev. – For the first time since the end of the 2023 season the Sacramento River Cats slugged five homers in a game, but still it was not enough to hold onto a victory in game five against the Reno Aces as the home squad scored three in the
Sacramento Winning Streak Snapped by Reno, 10-7
RENO, Nev. – A six-run second inning set the tone early in game four between the Sacramento River Cats and the Reno Aces, as Sacramento had its four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday night by a 10-7 final. Both sides went down quickly in the first, and it was the
Cats Win Fourth Straight for Fourth Time Behind 8-5 Final
RENO, Nev. – For the fourth time this season the Sacramento River Cats have won four straight games, overcoming a 3-0 hole for the second time in their series against the Reno Aces to earn an 8-5 final on Thursday. Two scoreless innings passed before the Aces (30-36) broke the
High-Scoring Affair Ends in Favor of Sacramento, 14-12
RENO, Nev. – The series opener between the Sacramento River Cats and the Reno Aces was a slugfest, as both teams kept scoring until the final frame with the River Cats coming out on the winning end by a 14-12 final. Both teams struck with a three-run homer early in
Two Scoreless Outings Earn Romero PCL Pitcher of the Week
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Two formidable appearances by Sacramento River Cats right-hander Tommy Romero have earned him recognition from the Pacific Coast League, as his 11.2 scoreless innings and 10 strikeouts have earned Romero the honor of PCL Pitcher of the Week for June 3-9 as announced by MiLB on
Sunday Shutout Seals Series for Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For the second Sunday in a row the Sacramento River Cats blanked their opponent, shutting down the Albuquerque Isotopes and winning five of six games in the series thanks to a 7-0 final. From the jump the River Cats (39-24) were ready, taking an early advantage
River Cats Run Out of Juice in Comeback Attempt Against Isotopes
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In each of the last three games the Sacramento River Cats overcame a deficit to win, and though they were looking to do that again on Saturday, Sacramento ran out of steam as the Albuquerque Isotopes avoided a sweep with a 7-4 victory. The River Cats
Comeback Cats Capture Sixth Straight with 6-2 Victory
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For a third straight game the Sacramento River Cats overcame a two-run deficit, this time using six unanswered runs from the sixth through the eighth innings en route to a 6-2 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes on Friday. The Isotopes (17-44) struck first for a third
Walton Blast Part of Four Unanswered Leading to Kitties Victory
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Game three between the Sacramento River Cats and the Albuquerque Isotopes was yet another low-scoring affair, and though Albuquerque tallied the first runs, Sacramento came back with four straight for a 4-2 victory on Thursday. Three innings came and went without a run, and it wasn’t
Cats Claim Fourth Straight Thanks to Wild Pitch
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Tonight’s matchup between the Sacramento River Cats and Albuquerque Isotopes followed a similar script as the series opener, with each team scoring twice and taking a tie game into the eighth before a wild pitch gave Sacramento its third four-game winning streak of the season behind
Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Following a month in which he was 2-0 with a trio of saves and a 0.49 ERA, right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens has been selected as the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month for the month of May, as announced by the MiLB on Wednesday. Bivens