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Giants deal De Paula to Jays for Pillar

San Francisco sends No. 19 prospect, Hanson, Law to Toronto
April 2, 2019

Juan De Paula knows a thing or two or three even about getting traded.The 21-year-old right-hander was dealt for the third time in his baseball career Tuesday as he was sent by the Giants along with infielder Alen Hanson and reliever Derek Law to the Blue Jays for outfielder Kevin

Anderson brilliant in series-opening win over 51s

Three-run fourth inning pads lead for Anderson's strong outing
August 25, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - Right-hander Shaun Anderson tossed seven shutout innings allowing just four baserunners as the Sacramento River Cats (51-79) opened up their four-game series defeating the Las Vegas 51s 4-0.Anderson was given an early 1-0 lead on a Ryder Jones sacrifice fly following Peter Bourjos's leadoff triple. But

River Cats bested by Chihuahuas in pitching duel

Anderson strikes out seven in best outing since joining club
August 12, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- Both team's starting pitchers were impressive in Sunday's matinee, but it was the El Paso Chihuahuas (67-51) who eventually got to the Sacramento River Cats (47-72) bullpen for a 4-1 victory.Righty Shaun Anderson, making his fifth start as a member of the River Cats, struck out

Early deficit plagues River Cats in series finale

Bourjos records multi-hit game as River Cats rack up ten hits
August 3, 2018

MEMPHIS, TN - The Sacramento River Cats (45-66) fell behind in the first and could not dig themselves out of the early hole, eventually dropping the series finale with the Memphis Redbirds (70-41) 7-3.

River Cats end skid with matinee victory

Bourjos and Shaw combine for go-ahead run in the seventh to take series finale
July 15, 2018

The Sacramento River Cats (40-54) salvaged the final game of their weekend series and snap their five-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (48-46).The River Cats came out swinging on Sunday, scoring three runs in the first inning thanks in part to a two-run single

Williamson clears bases with thrilling double

Jones adds ninth home run of season in 7-4 loss
July 14, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- Mac Williamson's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning made things interesting but the Sacramento River Cats (39-53) would eventually fall to the Salt Lake Bees (47-45) 7-4.The River Cats loaded the bases in the eighth with no outs, and after designated hitter Chris Shaw struck out,

Pitching propels River Cats to series win

Hanigan's seventh-inning two-run double proves to be crucial in 3-1 win
June 15, 2018

ROUND ROCK, TX -- Catcher Ryan Hanigan's two-run double in the seventh inning provided the winning runs for the Sacramento River Cats (33-35) in a 3-1 victory over the Round Rock Express (30-37).The River Cats took their fourth road series of the season thanks to a combined effort between rehabbing

Shaw homers again in win over 51s

Six strong from Kelly paves way for 5-3 victory
May 4, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV -- Left fielder Chris Shaw clubbed his eighth home run of the season as the Sacramento River Cats (13-14) got a 5-3 victory over the Las Vegas 51s (11-17) on Thursday night.Shaw's fence-clearing skills have been on full display lately, as his solo shot in the sixth

River Cats take series with doubleheader sweep

Sacramento wins two one-run games against the Rainiers to head home with momentum
April 10, 2018

TACOMA, WA -- The Sacramento River Cats (3-2) secured two nail-biting victories on Monday evening, defeating the Tacoma Rainiers (2-3) by final scores of 3-2 and 6-5.The River Cats offense got going the same way during both halves of the doubleheader. The starting catcher singled to score two runs, though

River Cats exact revenge on Bees in 5-3 win

Gage earns first Triple-A win, Williamson drives in two
August 13, 2017

West Sacramento, CA - After suffering a heartbreaking loss last night, the Sacramento River Cats (51-69) scored early and often against the Salt Lake Bees (60-61) as they took game three Sunday night at Raley Field by a score of 5-3.

Sacramento shuts out New Orleans, win third straight

Flores picks up first win as River Cats defeat Baby Cakes 3-0
August 1, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (46-62) made it three in a row Monday night against the New Orleans Baby Cakes (40-68), shutting them out 3-0 at Raley Field. The River Cats have now won six of their last seven games.

Sacramento sputters to fourth straight loss

Federowicz collects three hits, but offense cannot close early gap
July 23, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (40-60) lost their fourth straight on Sunday afternoon as they came up short against the Tacoma Rainiers (51-50) by a score of 7-4.

River Cats win a wild one thanks to offensive explosion

Calixte, Moncrief lead Sacramento to season-high 21 hits
July 16, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (38-55) won their third straight in a wild one on Sunday afternoon. An offensive explosion helped them go on to defeat the Salt Lake Bees (50-44) by a score of 14-11.

River Cats ride big fourth inning to 6-4 win over Bees

Sacramento scores six times, takes advantage of three Salt Lake errors
July 15, 2017

Salt Lake City, UT - The fourth inning was the decisive inning Friday night as the Sacramento River Cats (36-55) scored six times en route to a 6-4 win over the Salt Lake Bees (50-42) at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City.

Gomez's strong start leads River Cats to 6-1 Victory

Lollis, Ciriaco hit homers to pace the offense in Albuquerque
July 6, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (33-51) rode a fantastic start from Roberto Gomez and a burst of offense to defeat the Albuquerque Isotopes (41-44) by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday night.

River Cats pounce early but fall to Fresno 4-2

Shaw homers in second straight game, Gage makes Triple-A debut
July 2, 2017

West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (32-49) jumped out to an early lead in Sunday's matinee against the Fresno Grizzlies (45-38) but were held scoreless from then on in their 4-2 defeat

Sacramento falls late to Fresno 7-6

River Cats blow late lead despite strong performances from Williamson, Roth
June 24, 2017

Fresno, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (29-43) took a two-run lead into the eighth inning Friday night against the Fresno Grizzlies (36-38) but watched it slip away in their 7-6 defeat.

Sacramento falls late to Fresno 7-6

River Cats blow late lead despite strong performances from Williamson, Roth
June 24, 2017

Fresno, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (29-43) took a two-run lead into the eighth inning Friday night against the Fresno Grizzlies (36-38) but watched it slip away in their 7-6 defeat.

River Cats put on offensive showcase in win

Ruggiano, Jones, Williamson provide fireworks in 9-3 victory over Fresno
June 23, 2017

West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (29-42) jumped out to an early lead Thursday night and never looked back, defeating the Fresno Grizzlies (35-38) by a final score of 9-3 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno.