Sacramento topped by 'Topes in Parker's return

The Sacramento River Cats (27-42) put up five runs over the first three innings but could not sustain the production Monday Night at Raley Field in their 11-6 loss to the Albuquerque Isotopes (35-35).

Sacramento opened things up early, pushing four runs across in the third frame thanks to an RBI-double by Jarrett Parker that was inches from clearing the fence. One batter later, Mac Williamson launched a two-run home run to straightaway centerfield bringing Parker in to score.
Starter Tyler Beede made it through four frames relatively unharmed, allowing three runs on five hits while racking up four strike outs. Things unraveled in the fifth however, as Beede allowed four runs on five hits in the inning. Of the right-hander's 10 hits surrendered tonight, eight went for extra bases. Left-hander Matt Reynolds was responsible for the other four runs after allowing just five runs in his previous 13 home outings. The River Cats pitching staff allowed a season-high 16 hits on the night and matched a franchise-high by conceding eight doubles.
For game three tomorrow night Sacramento will send right-hander Chris Stratton (2-4, 6.02) to the hill. Albuquerque will counter with left Ryan Carpenter (3-5, 5.37). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. (PT) and the game can be heard live online at rivercats.com and on the air on ESPN 1320.
Postgame Notes
Tough Night Out: Tyler Beede gave up seven earned runs for a second consecutive start…he has now thrown the fifth most innings in the PCL (78.1)…saw his home ERA jump from 2.88 to 4.19…in three June starts, is now 0-2 with a 8.87 ERA (23.1 IP, 23 ER).
Parker's Return: Jarrett Parker made his first start tonight since breaking his collarbone on April 15…went 1-for-3 with an RBI-double and two strikeouts…made his 113^th minor league start in centerfield…has made one Major League start in center…hit .273 with 16 home runs and 35 RBI with the River Cats last season.  
Gillaspie's Three: First baseman Conor Gillaspie registered his first three-hit game with Sacramento tonight…collected three of the team's eight hits on the night…also scored a run and knocked in his third RBI with the club…improved his average to .289.
Early showers: Catcher Tim Federowicz and manager Dave Brundage were both ejected in the eighth inning for arguing balls and strikes…it was Brundage's fourth time being tossed and Federowicz's first of the season.
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