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Flying Squirrels alumni in the 2021 MLB Postseason

Former Richmond players contributed for six teams in this year's playoffs
October 5, 2021

The 2021 Major League Baseball Postseason gets started tonight as the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game at Fenway Park. Richmond Flying Squirrels alumni contributed in 2021 for six of the ten teams in the playoffs.

Davis sparks win in River Cats debut

Newcomer from Sam Dyson trade reaches base four times, drives in three runs
August 3, 2019

ROUND ROCK, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (61-50) found another way to win, and this time it was a brand new River Cat driving in nearly all of the team's runs in a 4-3 victory over the Round Rock Express (65-45).Outfielder Jaylin Davis, one of a trio of players

River Cats forge comeback but fall late to Aces

Shaw, Garcia each homer as team crawls back from five-run deficit
July 5, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (44-42) trailed 5-0 after two innings but made a ballgame out of it on Independence Day, though it was the Reno Aces (38-48) coming out on top 6-5.River Cats starter Yoanys Quiala had a rough first inning, which lasted more than 30

River Cats leave Las Vegas with series victory despite ugly finale

Peña, Green, Rickard, and Shaw all homer in lopsided 15-6 loss
June 25, 2019

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (39-37) dropped the series finale against the Las Vegas Aviators (42-34) by a score of 15-6, but leave town with their 12th series victory of the season.River Cats starter Yoanys Quiala had a forgettable night, getting through just three innings and allowing

River Cats bullpen bounces back in 4-3 comeback win

Garcia homers again, three relievers combine to toss 4.1 shutout innings
June 23, 2019

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (38-36) leaned on their bullpen to keep them in the game, then used timely hitting to defeat the Las Vegas Aviators (41-33) 4-3. After losing their first five games at the brand new Las Vegas Ballpark, the River Cats have now won

Howard's walk-off hit helps River Cats win fourth in a row

Second baseman belts second home run of the season, drives in three in 11-inning victory
June 14, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - For the second straight night the Sacramento River Cats (35-31) came from behind to defeat the visiting Omaha Storm Chasers (32-35), this time thanks to a big night from second baseman Ryan Howard. The 5-4 extra-inning walk-off was the River Cats' fourth straight victory.After falling behind

River Cats fall to Chihuahuas to close out lengthy homestand

Avelino collects pair of doubles to stay hot in May
May 14, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. -- A three-run eighth inning, featuring two home runs, sunk the Sacramento River Cats (18-21) in a 7-2 loss to the El Paso Chihuahuas (27-12) on Tuesday afternoon.Right-hander Carlos Navas made a spot start in place of the organization's No. 4-ranked prospect Shaun Anderson, who is expected

River Cats erupt early, hold on late to defeat Rainiers

Anderson goes five innings with five strikeouts in strong 2019 debut
April 7, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. - Number four Giants prospect Shaun Anderson delivered five strong innings on Saturday evening, his first start of the season for the Sacramento River Cats (2-1). A pair of home runs and two big innings paced the offense to an 11-5 victory over the Rainiers (1-2).Anderson, a

Schroder powers River Cats to streak-snapping victory

Early offense helps Kelly earn team-leading 10th victory
July 29, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (44-63) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, thanks to a pair of solo homers from first baseman Myles Schroder, and hung on to defeat the Iowa Cubs (39-67) 7-4. The win ends a streak of seven straight losses for Sacramento.

Longoria and River Cats fall short with late comeback

San Francisco Giants third baseman scores River Cats' first run, plays all nine in rehab appearance
July 26, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - In a last-minute bullpen game and facing the Pacific Coast League's ERA leader, the Sacramento River Cats (43-60) fell to the Omaha Storm Chasers by the final score of 5-3.

River Cats hold on in series opener with El Paso

Blanco comes off bench for two clutch hits in 6-5 win
July 21, 2018

EL PASO, TX -- Outfielder Grégor Blanco's two run-scoring singles proved to be crucial in a narrow 6-5 win for the Sacramento River Cats (43-56) over the El Paso Chihuahuas (52-47).Blanco entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning and promptly extended the team's lead to 4-2 with

River Cats lose tight ballgame to Bees

Connolly keeps things close, allows two runs over 5.2 innings
July 15, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- An eighth-inning run broke a 2-2 tie as the Sacramento River Cats (39-54) fell to the Salt Lake Bees (48-45) 3-2.Right-hander Mike Connolly, who was making his fourth start with the River Cats, tossed nearly six innings and allowed just two runs. Tyler Rogers stranded the

Tomlinson collects three hits as team reaches All-Star break

Rogers continues dominant stretch of relief work
July 8, 2018

RENO, NV -- The Sacramento River Cats (39-51) reached base 13 times but scored just two runs in an 8-2 loss to the Reno Aces (42-48) as the Pacific Coast League heads into their three-day All-Star break.Shortstop Kelby Tomlinson recorded three of the team's nine hits, while two other top-of-the-order

Shaw unloads on 17th homer of the season

Blanco adds his second long ball since joining Sacramento
July 5, 2018

RENO, NV - Despite two home runs, the Sacramento River Cats (38-48) were held in check and dropped their Independence Day matchup with the Reno Aces (39-47) by the final score of 10-5.

Jones homers in River Cats' series finale with Sky Sox

Ryder Jones smashes 50th career minor-league home run in 7-1 loss
June 12, 2018

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -- The Sacramento River Cats (31-34) had pitching struggles early, and a home run from Ryder Jones was all they could muster offensively against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (33-29), as they dropped the series finale 7-1.River Cats starting pitcher Tyler Beede recorded just two outs and

Calixte's late homer pushes River Cats past Grizzlies

Two-out, ninth inning rally leads River Cats to 5-2 victory
May 6, 2018

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.

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).

Sacramento stung by Salt Lake despite Suarez's brilliance

Williamson's homer the lone run in River Cats 3-1 loss
August 13, 2017

Andrew Suárez gave the Sacramento River Cats (50-69) 8.1 phenomenal innings Saturday night, but it was not enough as the Salt Lake Bees (60-60) hit a three-run home run after his departure to steal the game away, 3-1.

Sacramento outlasts Iowa 4-2 in extra innings

Suarez turns in quality start, offense rallies late over Cubs
August 8, 2017

Des Moines, IA - The Sacramento River Cats (49-65) rallied for two runs in the 11th inning Monday night as they outlasted the Iowa Cubs (53-59) by a final score of 4-2.

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.

Beede tosses gem, leads River Cats to win

Right-hander allows just one run over seven innings against El Paso
July 19, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (40-56) rode a strong start by Tyler Beede as they took down the El Paso Chihuahuas (48-49) 3-1 Wednesday afternoon at Raley Field.

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.

River Cats ninth-inning rally comes up short against 'Topes

Flores fans career-high in 2-0 loss to Albuquerque
July 4, 2017

Albuquerque, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (32-51) were unable to produce any late-inning fireworks in their 2-0 loss to the Albuquerque Isotopes (41-43) as they were shutout for the fifth time this year.

Beede delivers superb start in River Cats 4-2 win

Sacramento bats come up clutch against El Paso
June 27, 2017

El Paso, TX - Tyler Beede earned his first road win of the season and lead the way for the Sacramento River Cats (30-45) as they took care of the El Paso Chihuahuas (37-40) 4-2 Monday night.

Beede, Hill lift River Cats over Redbirds

Offense racks up 12 hits to propel Beede to his third win
May 24, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (17-27) got strong performances from starter Tyler Beede and a rehabbing Aaron Hill in their 6-2 victory over the Memphis Redbirds (28-18).