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Shaw seals River Cats' title with trifecta

San Francisco's No. 21 prospect plated career-high seven runs
August 29, 2019

Chris Shaw probably won't be changing his walk-up music again any time soon.Prior to Thursday's game, San Francisco's No. 21 prospect changed his walk-up song to ABBA's "Dancing Queen." He then pummeled three home runs, driving in a career-high seven runs, in Triple-A Sacramento's 10-2 win over the Aces at

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

Local names lead River Cats to victory in finale

Dubon paces offense with four hits, Haley tosses six one-run innings
August 18, 2019

RENO, Nev. - The Sacramento River Cats (65-59) were carried to series split by a couple of local products, defeating the Reno Aces (59-65) 8-1 in their Sunday finale. The win puts the River Cats in the driver's seat in the division, now leading the Aces by seven games with

Davis belts three homers as River Cats cruise to victory

Offense racks up 17 runs on 19 hits, including five total home runs
August 17, 2019

RENO, Nev. - The Sacramento River Cats (65-58) cruised to a big 17-7 win over the Reno Aces (58-65) on Friday night thanks to a 19-hit outburst and highlighted by three home runs from outfielder Jaylin Davis.Davis was the main attraction in the Biggest Little City on Friday night, homering

River Cats drop Friday finale but win series

Dan Winkler tosses 1.1 innings of scoreless baseball
August 10, 2019

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (63-54) had a rough series finale, dropping Friday's contest against the Memphis Redbirds (52-65) by a score of 15-0. The River Cats still took the three-game series in their chase for the Pacific Coast League playoffs.The River Cats offense was held in

Davis, Rickard and Shaw homer in Texas slugfest

Nine runs not enough as River Cats fall 10-9 to Express
August 4, 2019

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Sacramento River Cats (61-50) led for most of the night against the Round Rock Express (65-45), but they were dealt a 10-9 defeat following an eighth inning three-run homer against flame throwing righty Melvin Adon.The River Cats offense got off to a hot start Saturday

Peña, Shaw power River Cats past Missions

Meisner delivers again with six solid innings in second spot start
July 31, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (59-50) finished the month of July on a high note, defeating the San Antonio Missions (68-41) 5-2 thanks to three home runs and a nice start from 24-year old Casey Meisner.Catcher Francisco Peña led the charge for the Sacramento offense Wednesday night,

River Cats complete sweep of Rainiers with 6-5 win

Avelino and Shaw each homer in Sunday finale
July 21, 2019

TACOMA, Wash. - The Sacramento River Cats (54-47) completed a three-game series sweep of the Tacoma Rainiers (48-53) with a thrilling 6-5 victory on Sunday afternoon.Sacramento fell behind 1-0 early, but used a two-run second and three-run third inning to take control of the ballgame. Abiatal Avelino did the damage

River Cats bounce back in game two to split doubleheader

Garcia homers in each game of twin bill, collects four total hits and five RBI on the night
July 17, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - following a 12-5 loss in the first of two games on Tuesday night, the Sacramento River Cats (50-46) bounced back in the nightcap for an 8-6 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (41-55) to earn a doubleheader split.River Cats' starter Enderson Franco struggled through five

Shaw equals career high with five hits

Giants' 10th-ranked prospect goes yard, drives in three runs
July 16, 2019

It was nearly impossible to get Chris Shaw out Monday night.San Francisco's 10th-ranked prospect went 5-for-6 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs scored in Triple-A Sacramento's 12-11 win over Salt Lake at Smith's Ballpark. .

Walk-off homer dooms River Cats in slugfest

Green tacks on two more homers, Rickard doubles three times
July 6, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (44-43) found themselves locked in a back and forth battle with the Reno Aces (39-48), losing in heartbreaking fashion on a walk-off home run from Pacific Coast League journeyman Cody Decker.Third basemen Zach Green continues to smash the baseball, blasting two more

Shaw, Green each finish a triple shy of cycle in loss

Catcher Ronnie Freeman pitches in the eighth to get final out
June 28, 2019

El Paso, Texas - The Sacramento River Cats' (40-39) pitching staff had their hands full with the El Paso Chihuahuas (49-30) on Thursday night, dropping game three of their four-game series by a score of 17-6.Sacramento got off to a promising start with Chris Shaw and Zach Green smacking back-to-back

River Cats come up just short in wild game vs. Chihuahuas

Shaw, Avelino each deliver three RBI in back-and-forth 12-11 loss
June 26, 2019

El Paso, Texas - The Sacramento River Cats (39-38) found themselves on the wrong side of a slugfest against the El Paso Chihuahuas (48-29), dropping the series opener 12-11.Runs were not hard to come by in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday night. The lead changed hands seven times throughout the

Shaw's clutch single propels River Cats to 4-3 win

Green homers twice backing Franco's strong start
June 23, 2019

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (39-36) took down the Las Vegas Aviators (41-35) 4-3 for their third straight win against the Oakland Athletics' top affiliate. Once again the River Cats rallied late to push past the Aviators.Starter Enderson Franco turned in a stellar performance for the River

Howard comes through again as River Cats walk off

Avelino blasts his fifth home run, Shaw collects three hits in extra-inning victory
June 16, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (36-32) won a roller coaster series opener against the Iowa Cubs (37-32) by a score of 7-6. Second baseman Ryan Howard picked up his second extra-inning, walk-off hit in the last three days.Southpaw starter Conner Menez was mowing down Cubs Saturday night

River Cats take series despite dropping finale

River Cats remain in first place despite 7-1 loss to Storm Chasers
June 15, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (35-31) had their four-game win streak snapped Friday night, falling 7-1 to the Omaha Storm Chasers (32-35). Even with the loss, the River Cats remain two games clear of the Fresno Grizzlies for the division lead.On a night were offense was hard

River Cats dominate Baby Cakes in series opener

Sacramento clubs four homers in 10-0 rout of New Orleans
June 7, 2019

New Orleans, Louis. - The Sacramento River Cats (31-30) won their third straight ball game Friday night, taking down the New Orleans Baby Cakes (34-28) 10-0 behind a balanced offensive attack and stellar performance from starter Yoanys Quiala.Right-hander Quiala turned in his best outing of the year for the River

Shaw rebounds at plate for River Cats

Giants No. 2 prospect hits two homers, double after 0-for-5 night
May 3, 2018

Entering Triple-A Sacramento's April 26 game with Reno, two Giants hitting instructors were making their rounds in Northern California. Alan Zinter, the new assistant director of player development, and Dave Hansen, the Giants organizational hitting coordinator, sat down with the team's No. 2 prospectChris Shaw.The Boston College producted, who was drafted

FedEx, Shaw lead River Cats to 7-4 win

Sacramento racks up 13 hits, Suarez goes five strong
August 18, 2017

Reno, NV - Tim Federowicz and Chris Shaw drove in three each tonight, playing a key part in the Sacramento River Cats (53-71) 7-3 defeat of the Reno Aces (70-55).

Shaw homers, extends hit streak but River Cats fall

Sacramento can't keep pace with Cubs in 7-3 defeat
August 9, 2017

Des Moines, IA - The Sacramento River Cats (49-67) fell for a second straight game to the Iowa Cubs (55-59) in Wednesday's matinee by a final score of 7-3.

River Cats go to extras again, fall this time 6-5 to Cubs

Sacramento offense quieted after three-run first inning
August 8, 2017

Des Moines, IA - The Sacramento River Cats (49-66) and Iowa Cubs (54-66) went to extra innings for the second straight night but this time it was the home side who came out victorious, taking game two from the River Cats 6-5.

Shaw lifts River Cats over Storm Chasers

Gomez goes five strong as Sacramento tops Omaha 5-4
August 5, 2017

Omaha, NE - Chris Shaw helped get the Sacramento River Cats (48-64) back to their winning ways Saturday night as his go-ahead home run in the eighth inning put them up for good against the Omaha Storm Chasers (52-59) in the 5-4 victory.

Shaw lifts River Cats over Storm Chasers

Gomez goes five strong as Sacramento tops Omaha 5-4
August 5, 2017

Omaha, NE - Chris Shaw helped get the Sacramento River Cats (48-64) back to their winning ways Saturday night as his go-ahead home run in the eighth inning put them up for good against the Omaha Storm Chasers (52-59) in the 5-4 victory.

Sacramento left chasing Omaha in 7-1 defeat

Heathcott goes 2-for-3, drives in lone run in River Cats debut
August 3, 2017

Omaha, NE - The Sacramento River Cats (47-63) came in to Thursday night's game against the Omaha Storm Chasers (51-58) riding a four-game winning streak but were unable to recover after falling behind early in their 7-1 loss.

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.