River Cats shut down by former teammate in Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Left-handed starter Matt Gage, who made 10 starts for the Sacramento River Cats (54-83) earlier this season, had the upper hand on his former team as the Las Vegas 51s (69-68) were victorious 11-2.Gage struck out 10 River Cats hitters and didn't give up a run
Blanco and the River Cats walk off against the Isotopes
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - For the second straight night, the Sacramento River Cats (53-81) came from behind to tie things late, but an inning later Grégor Blanco launched a ninth inning walk-off homer to beat the Albuquerque Isotopes (61-73) 2-1 in a well-pitched game from both teams.
River Cats have no answers for Grizzlies in finale
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (50-79) fell behind early to the Fresno Grizzlies (75-54) and the interstate rivals did not let up, tying season-highs for opponents hits (19) and runs (15) in the 15-1 blowout.
Grand slam dooms River Cats in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Albuquerque Isotopes (57-67) third baseman Josh Fuentes launched a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning that served as the deciding factor in an 8-7 loss for the Sacramento River Cats (50-74).Sacramento took a 5-3 lead after putting up a four-spot in the top half
Kelly keeps Dorados close but game slips away late
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- Right-hander Casey Kelly allowed just one earned run in six and a third innings but the Sacramento River Cats (43-59) dropped game one of the series 6-2 to the Omaha Storm Chasers (45-56).Kelly made it four consecutive games pitching at least six innings with his solid
Late home run not enough, River Cats stymied in El Paso
EL PASO, TX -- The struggles against left-handed starters continued on Sunday evening for the Sacramento River Cats (43-58) as they were defeated 10-3 at the hands of the El Paso Chihuahuas (54-47).Southpaw Jerry Keel induced 13 groundball outs in his seven innings, allowing just one earned run as the
Shaw unloads for 20th home run of season
EL PASO, TX -- The Sacramento River Cats (43-57) fell to the El Paso Chihuahuas (53-47) 9-5 on Saturday night, but saw their power-hitting corner outfielder crush his team-leading 20th home run of the season.Chris Shaw lifted one to the opposite field in the seventh inning to reach the 20-home
Calixte collects three hits in loss to Grizzlies
FRESNO, CA -- The Sacramento River Cats (41-55) were stymied by Fresno Grizzlies (55-40) righty Josh James, who struck out 12 River Cats hitters as they fell 8-3 to their central California rivals.Shortstop Orlando Calixte led the offensive charge for Sacramento as he recorded three hits, including his 11th double
River Cats end skid with matinee victory
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
River Cats settle for series split in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (35-45) got a solid start from Daniel Camarena in Thursday's series finale, but the left-hander took the loss as the Albuquerque Isotopes (40-39) held on to win 3-1. The River Cats offense managed just five hits and did not dent the scoreboard until
d'Arnaud, Jones go back-to-back in series finale
METAIRIE, LA -- The Sacramento River Cats (33-39) fought back from a five-run deficit to make things interesting in the final two innings, but fell 9-8 to the New Orleans Baby Cakes (35-36), who walked off in the bottom of the ninth.Right fielder Chase d'Arnaud and third baseman Ryder Jones
Slater gets back on track with fifth homer
METAIRIE, LA - The Sacramento River Cats (33-38) fell 7-4 on Monday night to the New Orleans Baby Cakes (34-36). Outfielder Austin Slater chipped in with his fifth home run, but the River Cats let too many opportunities go by, as they were just 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
Calixte hits ninth homer in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Sacramento River Cats (33-36) dropped the series opener against the New Orleans Baby Cakes (32-36) by the final score of 4-3 after a rare off night from left-handed pitcher Daniel Camarena.
Kelly's seven strong not enough for River Cats
ROUND ROCK, TX -- For the fourth time in his last five outings, right-hander Casey Kelly pitched seven innings and allowed one run or fewer. On Thursday night in Texas, however, it went for naught as three former Giants farmhands led a late-inning comeback to push the Round Rock Express
Duggar walks off for River Cats in four-hit game
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (31-33) won 3-2 in walk-off fashion on Sunday afternoon against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (32-29). Outfielder Steven Duggar's fourth hit of the game chased home Orlando Calixte in the ninth to back another stellar outing from starter Daniel Camarena.
Kelly dazzles as River Cats finish series with victory
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- For his second consecutive outing, right-hander Casey Kelly shined on the mound and led the Sacramento River Cats (25-28) to victory, this time helping end the homestand with an 8-1 win against the Albuquerque Isotopes (28-25).Kelly struck out a season-high nine batters while walking none and
Bumgarner dominates in epic 2-0 River Cats win
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - A packed house was on hand at Raley Field to see Madison Bumgarner lead the Sacramento River Cats (24-26) to a thrilling 2-0 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (26-24). Four Sacramento pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout, and Orlando Calixte put an exclamation point on the
Williamson powers River Cats in 11-7 win
SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Rehabbing outfielder Mac Williamson homered for the second consecutive game to begin his stint with the Sacramento River Cats (22-21), who knocked off the Salt Lake Bees (24-19) 11-7 on Saturday night.Williamson drove in four runs, adding an RBI with a double in the fifth
River Cats drop a wild one in Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Sacramento River Cats (20-21) fell to the Salt Lake Bees (24-17) 12-11 in an incredible offensive display from both teams. The teams combined for 23 runs on 33 hits on a windy night at Smith's Ballpark.
River Cats fall to Bees in series finale
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (18-17) dropped the last of a four-game series 9-2 against the Salt Lake Bees (22-14) on Friday evening
Calixte's late homer pushes River Cats past Grizzlies
FRESNO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (14-15) defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (19-11) 5-2 on Saturday night, thanks to a three-run home run from Orlando Calixte with two outs in the top of the ninth inning.
River Cats blow late lead as 51s walk off
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (12-14) utilized the long ball, but fell 6-5 against the Las Vegas 51s (11-16) in walk-off fashion. The River Cats entered the ninth inning leading by two runs, but Las Vegas scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win
River Cats' luck runs out in Las Vegas
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (11-13) came up short in their first matchup this season with the Las Vegas 51s (10-15) by a score of 9-5. Right-hander Tyler Beede had a tough night, beginning with two home runs and four earned runs in the first inning.
River Cats fall to Rainiers in road trip finale
TACOMA, WA -- The Sacramento River Cats (7-11) were held to just one run on eight hits thanks to an impressive outing from Tacoma Rainiers (10-8) starter Rob Whalen. The 24-year old right-hander struck out nine River Cats in 6.2 innings as the Rainiers defeated the River cats 4-1.The Rainiers
River Cats unable to come back in Beede's first Sacramento start
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Salt Lake Bees (9-6) took down the Sacramento River Cats (6-9) by a score of 4-3 Friday night. Giants No.4 overall prospect right-hander Tyler Beede allowed four earned runs in the first three innings and despite hitting three batters, he regained his composure to