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Williamson, River Cats play home run derby in 12-6 win over Reno

Williamson smashes three homers, Slater adds two as River Cats approach franchise record
May 7, 2019

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

Giants outfielder blasts three of team's seven home runs in win
May 7, 2019

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

Seven River Cats hitters record at least one RBI in 17-7 victory
May 1, 2019

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

Home runs from Mike Yastrzemski and Mac Williamson power River Cats in 4-3 win
April 27, 2019

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

River Cats push across eight runs en route to their fifth straight win over Tacoma
April 26, 2019

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

Six one-run innings from Ty Blach set stage for 4-1 win over Rainiers
April 24, 2019

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

Solano stays hot with three hits as club hits the road for nine games
April 22, 2019

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

Six River Cats homers back Suarez in 9-6 victory
April 21, 2019

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

Williamson launches first home run of the season in 11-5 win
2:17 AM EDT

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

Herb tosses six innings of two-run ball in 4-2 loss
August 7, 2018

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

11 River Cats hits pace solid 6-3 win for Sacramento
August 1, 2018

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

Giants second baseman Joe Panik begins rehab assignment, plays five innings and goes 1-for-3
July 27, 2018

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

Schroder's fifth homer leads quiet offensive night as River Cats drop finale 10-3
July 22, 2018

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

Mac homers again, Anderson strikes out six in Triple-A debut
July 20, 2018

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

Sacramento records 13 hits and bullpen shuts down Fresno in one-run victory
July 17, 2018

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

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,

River Cats propelled by six-run second inning

Kelly earns team-leading eighth win, goes 2-for-4 at the plate
July 7, 2018

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

Samardzija's six strong innings help lead Sacramento to 4-3 victory
July 3, 2018

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

Samardzija roughed up early in third rehab start with Sacramento
June 27, 2018

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

Williamson launches home run in first plate appearance back with club
June 25, 2018

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

Rodriguez strikes out seven but takes first loss of the year
May 24, 2018

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

Slater extends hitting streak to 15 games in victory
May 19, 2018

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

Dereck Rodriguez turns in 5th straight quality start to move to 4-0
May 18, 2018

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

Williamson homers again but the River Cats fall 12-3
April 18, 2018

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

No. 3 overall prospect paces Eastern League with 12 RBIs
April 16, 2018

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