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Shaw, Howard among prospects honing skills at multiple positions
December 6, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Coming off their seemingly standard even-year postseason appearance, the Giants

Ciriaco plays hero in River Cats' walk-off win

Sacramento hangs on for 8-7 victory, completes sweep of Las Vegas
September 1, 2017

West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (62-75) completed the series sweep of the Las Vegas 51s (52-86) Thursday night in exciting fashion, answering a late comeback bid by the 51s with an 8-7 walk-off win.

River Cats split doubleheader in El Paso

Duggar and Calixte power game one, bats come up empty in game two
August 27, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (58-74) settled for a split in the weekend doubleheader with the El Paso Chihuahuas (66-67), as they fell 1-0 in game two after holding on for a 7-4 victory in game one.

River Cats pounce early, top 'Topes 8-0

Sacramento's six-run first highlighted by Hwang's grand slam
August 20, 2017

West Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (55-71) came out hot Saturday night in front of a packed Raley Field crowd, putting up six runs in the first inning on their way to an 8-0 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (61-65).

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.

River Cats shut down in Omaha finale 5-0

Strong start from Flores undone by sluggish offense
August 6, 2017

The River Cats (48-65) were unable to get a split in Omaha, as they were shut out by the Storm Chasers (53-59) 5-0. Sacramento managed just five hits and Omaha pitchers faced just five over the minimum.

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.

River Cats' comeback attempt falls short in Texas

Stratton cannot overcome home runs as Sacramento falls to El Paso
June 28, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (30-46) mounted promising comeback attempts late, but each of them fell flat as they dropped Tuesday night's game to the El Paso Chihuahuas (38-40) by a score of 5-2.

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.

Stratton brilliant for River Cats in win

Strikes out season-high nine as Sacramento takes series finale
June 21, 2017

Chris Stratton was brilliant Tuesday night at Raley Field, leading the Sacramento River Cats (28-42) to a 4-1 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (35-36)

Suarez strikes out eight in debut, but River Cats drop opener

Left-hander makes strong impression in first Triple-A game
June 18, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (26-41) welcomed prospect Andrew Suárez to their staff Saturday night, and the lefty was quite impressive. The new addition was not enough to earn the team the win though, as the River Cats fell to the Albuquerque Isotopes (34-34) 8-4 at Raley Field.

River Cats give in to Aces in 17-inning, five-hour marathon

Early lead doesn't hold up as River Cats fall 6-4 to Aces in extra innings
June 10, 2017

In the longest game in the Pacific Coast League this season, the Sacramento River Cats (23-37) were unable to outlast the Reno Aces (33-23), falling 6-4 in 17 innings Friday night at Raley Field. 

Arroyo's homer helps lift River Cats to 7-3 win

Strong pitching, clutch hits propel Sacramento to fourth straight victory
June 6, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (23-33) won their fourth straight game Monday night 7-3 over the Fresno Grizzlies (26-32) thanks to timely hitting and a team effort by the pitching staff.

River Cats offense erupts in 13-1 win over Isotopes

Federowicz has career day, Williamson racks up five RBI in blowout win
June 4, 2017

Albuquerque, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (21-33) put on an offensive show in their 13-1 rout of the Albuquerque Isotopes (28-27) highlighted by Tim Federowicz's first career five-hit game.

Sacramento completes comeback, beat Isotopes 7-5

Top of the lineup helps River Cats claw back from 5-2 deficit to snap losing streak
June 3, 2017

Albuquerque, NM - The Sacramento River Cats (20-33) found themselves trailing 5-2 after just three innings, but clawed their way back to defeat the Albuquerque Isotopes (28-26) 7-5 Friday night at Isotopes Park.

River Cats run out of luck against Aces in 6-5 loss

Sacramento makes late comeback thanks to Slater but drop third straight
May 29, 2017

Reno, NV - The Sacramento River Cats (18-31) rallied late against the Reno Aces (32-19) for a second straight night but came up just short in their 6-5 defeat. 

Extra inning walk-off spoils incredible comeback

Home run barrage brings Sacramento back from down five before falling in 11
May 28, 2017

Reno, NV - After fighting back in amazing fashion to take the lead late, the Aces walked-off in the 11th, as the Sacramento River Cats (18-30) dropped the series opener to the Reno Aces (31-19) by a score of 7-6. 

Big third inning leads River Cats over Redbirds

Sacramento offense backs Roth's solid start in 5-3 victory
May 26, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (18-28) used a big third inning and a strong outing from starter Michael Roth to down the Memphis Redbirds (29-19) 5-3 Thursday night at Raley Field.

Hwang homers but Sacramento falls to Sounds

Despite three-run blast, River Cats stumble in series finale
May 23, 2017

The Sacramento River Cats (16-27) dropped the fourth and final game of their series against the Nashville Sounds (21-20) by a score of 9-3.

River Cats rally late in 4-2 win over Colorado Springs

Sacramento earns series win thanks to timely hitting, Roth's start
May 14, 2017

Colorado Springs, CO - The Sacramento River Cats (15-21) capped off their highest scoring series of the season by defeating the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (21-11) 4-2.

River Cats' Slater continues RBI surge

Giants No. 18 prospect plates four again in 4-for-4 game
May 14, 2017

When a player drives in several runs, it's usually a given that his teammates also had good games.Austin Slater took advantage of that scenario for the second time in three nights on Saturday."It definitely makes your job easier when the guys in front of you are making lot of hard

Slater, Hwang lift River Cats over Sky Sox

Gregorio gives quality outing in 11-2 blowout win
May 13, 2017

Colorado Springs, CO - The Sacramento River Cats (14-21) put on an another offensive show in their 11-2 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (21-10) Saturday night.

Sacramento drops back and forth battle with Vegas

Hwang, offense come to play but River Cats drop game three
April 25, 2017

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Tomlinson comes up clutch in a wild River Cats win

Back and forth affair in Salt Lake highlighted by season-high 17 hits
April 15, 2017

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River Cats claw back to sting Bees in extra-innings

Offense comes in clutch to down Salt Lake 8-7
April 12, 2017

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