Williamson, River Cats play home run derby in 12-6 win over Reno
West Sacramento, CA. - The baseballs were flying out of Raley Field at a near-record pace on Monday night as the Sacramento River Cats (16-15) smashed seven total home runs to power past the Reno Aces (13-18) 12-6.Mac Williamson had a monster night, finishing 3-for-3 with three homers, a walk,
Williamson powers River Cats with trifecta
The outfield fence of Raley Field couldn't contain Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. And for Mac Williamson, neither could the ballpark as a whole.The Giants outfielder blasted three long balls and drove in a season-high five runs in the River Cats' 12-6 win over the Aces, including a 511-foot moon shot
River Cats clobber Isotopes behind 17-run outburst
Albuquerque, NM. - The Sacramento River Cats (13-12) used a nine-run fifth inning barrage to bury the Albuquerque Isotopes (15-11) en route to a 17-7 victory. It was the most runs the River Cats have scored in a game since April 11, 2018 in Reno (18).Isotopes Park has always been
Beede stays hot for first win of the season
Tacoma, Wash. - The Sacramento River Cats (12-10) held off the Tacoma Rainiers (8-15) in a nail-biting 4-3 victory behind another strong outing from Tyler Beede.Beede continues to be ace-like for the River Cats this season. He was fantastic once again Saturday night, tossing five innings of one-run ball, striking
Franco shines on mound as offense remains hot
Tacoma, Wash. -- Five and one-third strong innings from right-hander Enderson Franco, as well as another batch of runs from the offense, helped the Sacramento River Cats (11-9) win their fifth game in a row against the Tacoma Rainiers (7-14).Franco didn't allow a run until switch-pitcher Pat Venditte surrendered a
Blach, pair of homers push River Cats to victory
Tacoma, Wash. -- The Sacramento River Cats (10-9) received impressive performances from both sides of the field en route to a 4-1 win over the Tacoma Rainiers (7-13).Left-hander Ty Blach, in his best outing of the young season, didn't allow a hit until the first batter of the bottom of
Grand slam dooms River Cats in series-ending loss
West Sacramento, Calif. -- Right-handed starter Shaun Anderson turned out a solid 5.2-inning outing but the bullpen would falter, resulting in an 8-4 loss for the Sacramento River Cats (9-9) at the hands of the Salt Lake Bees (5-12).Anderson struck out five, allowed a pair of doubles, and surrendered just
Home run barrage lifts River Cats over Bees
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (8-8) continued their offensive outburst for the second straight night, blasting six home runs to power past the Salt Lake Bees (4-11) for a 9-6 win in game two of their four-game weekend series.There was something in the air at Raley Field
Offense comes alive in rout of Bees
West Sacramento, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (7-8) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 11-5 victory over the Salt Lake Bees (4-10) on Friday night.After giving up the first run of the game, Sacramento tallied eight consecutive runs over the next three innings and wouldn't look back. Home
River Cats drop series finale in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN -- The Sacramento River Cats (45-70) were swept in the Music City on Tuesday night, losing 4-2 to the Nashville Sounds (59-55).Right-handed starter Tyler Herb pitched well enough to win for the visiting River Cats, who have now lost six consecutive games and 14 of their last 16,
Anderson earns first Triple-A victory against top PCL club
MEMPHIS, TN - In their first matchup with the PCL-best Memphis Redbirds (68-41), the Sacramento River Cats (45-64) topped the Redbirds 6-3 with a well-rounded offense and an excellent pitching performance.
Williamson and Schroder homer in slugfest with Omaha
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -Despite scoring four late runs, the Sacramento River Cats (43-61) came up short in an ugly game against the Omaha Storm Chasers (47-56). Giants second baseman Joe Panik played the first five innings while rehabbing a groin injury which he suffered on July 6.
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
River Cats lead early, but Grizzlies claws back for walk-off
FRESNO, CA - Despite taking a lead into the eighth inning, the Sacramento River Cats (42-56) fell to the Fresno Grizzlies (56-41) 8-7 in extra innings. Right-hander Shaun Anderson was impressive in his first start since being promoted from Double-A Richmond.
Blanco's late RBI lifts River Cats over Grizzlies
FRESNO, CA - In a tight ballgame that featured many hits but few runs, the Sacramento River Cats (41-54) edged the Fresno Grizzlies (54-40) 4-3 thanks to an eighth inning double from designated hitter Grégor Blanco.
Williamson clears bases with thrilling double
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,
River Cats propelled by six-run second inning
RENO, NV - After getting on the scoreboard early, the Sacramento River Cats (39-49) were able to hold off the Reno Aces (40-48) by the final score of 8-7 behind strong pitching and hitting from starter Casey Kelly.
Shaw's extra inning blast a walk-off winner
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - Trailing by one and down to their final out in the 10th inning, Chris Shaw launched a 437-foot homer to right-center to lift the Sacramento River Cats (38-46) over the Fresno Grizzlies (48-35) by a final score of 4-3.
River Cats launch three homers but fall in shootout
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (34-44) used the long ball once again on Tuesday, but fell to the Albuquerque Isotopes (39-38) 13-8. Mac Williamson homered in his second straight game since rejoining the team, but Giants' righty Jeff Samardzija allowed two Isotopes home runs as part of a
Shaw's two homers carry River Cats to victory
ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Left fielder Chris Shaw crushed two home runs to help the Sacramento River Cats (34-43) snap a season-long eight-game losing skid with a 9-4 win over the Albuquerque Isotopes (38-38).For Shaw, they were his 13th and 14th home runs of the season. They also accounted for half
Comeback falls short as River Cats lose fourth straight
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- The Sacramento River Cats (22-25) put together a rally in the eighth inning, cutting the deficit to just one, but left the bases loaded as the Las Vegas 51s (20-27) prevailed 4-3 to hand the home team its fourth straight loss.The attempted comeback got started with
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
Mac and Slater go back-to-back, lead River Cats to win
The Sacramento River Cats (21-21) topped the Salt Lake Bees (24-18) 7-3 thanks to three home runs and another quality outing from Dereck Rodríguez. Mac Williamson and Austin Slater hit consecutive dingers to lead the offensive effort.
Long ball plagues River Cats in Salt Lake
The Bees used four home runs to drive in eight of their 12 runs this evening, bringing their home run season total to 22, good for first in the Pacific Coast League.After two solid starts this season, River Cats starting pitcher Casey Kelly struggled in this one. Kelly allowed nine
Jays' Guerrero earns Player of the Week nod
With each passing day, any questions surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. become less about what can he do and more about what can't he do. The answer: not much.MLB.com's No. 3 overall prospect enjoyed a smashing Double-A debut with New Hampshire and in the process was named Eastern League Offensive Player