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River Cats toss shutout to push Chihuahuas to the brink

Navas highlights Sacramento staff in fifth shutout this season
September 2, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (72-67) shutout the El Paso Chihuahuas (80-59) 5-0 behind a great start from right-hander Carlos Navas and a stellar performance from the bullpen. El Paso now sits a game and a half behind Las Vegas with the Aviators in action tonight before

Haley's strong start not enough to clinch

Reno's eighth inning five-spot sinks River Cats
August 29, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (69-66) rode an incredible start from Sacramento native Justin Haley into the eighth inning, but a five-run frame from the Reno Aces (64-71) spoiled things late for the home club. The River Cats magic number remains at one following a tough 5-1

Sacramento bullpen highlighted as PCL reveals 2019 All-Stars

Left-handers Fernando Abad and Sam Selman, plus ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte to represent PCL in 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game
June 27, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - With the 2019 RMHC Triple-A All-Star Game less than two weeks away, the Pacific Coast League has unveiled its roster. The 32nd annual contest, which pits the top talent from each of the two Leagues at Minor League Baseball's highest level, will be played on Wednesday,

Menez strikes out career-high 12 as River Cats sneak past Aviators

Slater has a big night, pitching staff strikes out a season-high 21 batters
June 22, 2019

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (37-36) pitching staff put on a display against the Las Vegas Aviators (41-33), piling up a season-high 21 strikeouts in a wild 12-7 extra-inning win. Starter Conner Menez was brilliant, setting a career-high with 12 strikeouts himself.It was a statement game for

River Cats ground Aviators in second shutout of the season

Gerber's solo shot proves the difference in 1-0 victory
June 1, 2019

West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (27-28) broke an eight-game skid versus the Las Vegas Aviators (31-25), shutting them out 1-0 thanks to an outstanding combined pitching effort and a third inning home run from leadoff hitter Mike Gerber.Sacramento starter Enderson Franco cruised through three innings before an

River Cats defeat Isotopes for fourth consecutive time

Venditte strikes out career-high eight in Memorial Day spot start
May 27, 2019

Albuquerque, NM -- The Sacramento River Cats (25-26) secured another lopsided victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (24-28) for their fourth straight win against the club, winning 12-5 on Memorial Day.The River Cats fell behind early on a two-run shot off the bat of Isotopes center fielder Sam Hilliard. But they

River Cats complete seven-run comeback but lose late

Avelino, Howard each collect four hits in 9-8 loss to Salt Lake
May 22, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. -- Despite recording more than twice as many hits as their opponent, the Sacramento River Cats (22-24) fell 9-8 to the Salt Lake Bees (20-25) on Wednesday afternoon.The River Cats found themselves down 7-0 to the Bees in the top of the second inning but immediately fought

Slater powers River Cats to doubleheader sweep

Austin Slater hits a home run in each game, including a grand slam
May 20, 2019

Fresno, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (21-22) picked up two wins (4-3, 7-0) on Sunday in a doubleheader sweep of the Fresno Grizzlies (22-21) to pull within one game of the Pacific Northern division lead.First baseman Austin Slater provided more than half of the team's runs, doing the most

River Cats drop close one with Bees

Ninth inning rally falls short as three River Cats collect two hits each
April 14, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah -- The Sacramento River Cats (5-5) put runners at the corners with one out in the ninth inning but failed to capitalize as the Salt Lake Bees (3-6) took game two of the series, 4-3.Sacramento had a 3-1 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth

PCL reveals 2018 All-Star roster

Top prospects Tucker, Verdugo, Urias highlight youthful roster
June 28, 2018

With the Huntington Bank Triple-A All-Star Game presented by Gildan less than two weeks away, the Pacific Coast League unveiled its roster. The 31st annual contest, which pits the top talent from each of the two Leagues at Minor League Baseball's highest level, will be played on Wednesday, July 11

Tucker, Verdugo, Urias lead PCL All-Stars

Three top-100 prospects join Blash, Hudson on talented squad
June 28, 2018

The International League announced its All-Star representatives Wednesday, and now they know exactly whom they'll be facing July 11 in Columbus, Ohio.Top-100 prospectsKyle Tucker, Alex Verdugo and Luis Urías highlight the Pacific Coast League All-Star roster that will head to Huntington Park next month, that circuit announced Thursday.

Crawford's Three-Run Double Caps Of Pigs Comeback

Pigs Shortstop Capped Off Five-Run Ninth Inning Rally
June 21, 2017

J.P. Crawford delivered a three-run go-ahead double in the top of the ninth to cap off a five-run ninth inning for the IronPigs (48-24) in a 6-3 comeback victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox (34-35) Wednesday night at McCoy Stadium.

Pigs Hold Off RailRiders, Win 3-2

Team Holds Franchise-Best 6.5 Game Division Lead
June 8, 2017

The IronPigs (41-19) held on for a 3-2 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (33-24) Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park before 7,548 fans.

Featherston's Three-Run Homer Lifts Pigs To Win

Pigs Win 20th Game In Month Of May
May 26, 2017

A five-run eighth inning gave the IronPigs (32-15) a 9-4 comeback win over the Louisville Bats (16-30) in -front of 9,227 fans Friday night at Coca-Cola Park.

Alfaro's Infield Single Pushes Pigs To Victory

Catchers 10th Inning Hit Gives Pigs 3-2 Win
May 19, 2017

A Jorge Alfaro infield single scored Héctor Gómez to give the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (27-14) a 3-2 win in 10 innings over the Syracuse Chiefs (13-24) Friday night at NBT Bank Stadium.

Pigs Use Extras To Extend Winning Streak

Crawford's Clutch Single Sends Pigs To 11-8 Win
May 17, 2017

The IronPigs (26-13) plated three runs in the top of the 11th inning to extend their winning streak to 12 games with an 11-8 victory over the Rochester Red Wings (17-17)Wednesday night at Frontier Field.