Flying Squirrels alumni in the 2021 MLB Postseason
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.
River Cats quartet combines on no-hitter
No-hitters happen with some frequency in Minor League Baseball. During the last full season in 2019, teams across the game combined for 31 of them, the vast majority going nine innings or even longer. Over the Sacramento River Cats' entire history dating back to 2000, the franchise had never had
Davis adds two more dingers but bullpen and defense faulter late
RENO, Nev. - The Sacramento River Cats (65-59) led by five runs two separate times, but the Reno Aces (59-65) stormed back with a seven-run rally in the eighth to take the third game of the series 13-10.Left fielder Jaylin Davis continued his torrid road pace for the River Cats
Eighth-inning comeback gives River Cats another series win
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Sacramento River Cats (60-50) were held without a baserunner until one out in the sixth inning, but forced their way back into the ballgame to eventually snatch a 3-2 victory against the Pacific Coast League's best San Antonio Missions (68-42).Left-hander Conner Menez gave up a
Menez strong again as River Cats squeak by Grizzlies
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento River Cats (48-44) surrendered a run in the ninth but held on for a 3-2 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies (47-46).Left-handed starter Conner Menez was chased in the sixth, but not until striking out seven in 5.2 strong innings. The Hollister, Calif. native walked
Duggar buries Aces with grand slam
Reno, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (45-43) used a dominant pitching performance from Conner Menez and a grand slam from Steven Duggar to defeat the Reno Aces (39-49) 5-1 on Saturday night in the Biggest Little City.Conner Menez flashed ace-like stuff Saturday night, twirling six shutout innings en route
Menez strikes out career-high 12 as River Cats sneak past Aviators
Las Vegas, Nevada - The Sacramento River Cats (37-36) pitching staff put on a display against the Las Vegas Aviators (41-33), piling up a season-high 21 strikeouts in a wild 12-7 extra-inning win. Starter Conner Menez was brilliant, setting a career-high with 12 strikeouts himself.It was a statement game for
Howard comes through again as River Cats walk off
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 complete comeback in extras to win 4-3
Metairie, La. - Late-inning drama saw the Sacramento River Cats (32-31) roar back from down 0-2 with two runs in each the ninth and tenth innings to beat the New Orleans Baby Cakes (35-29) 4-3.After being held scoreless by Baby Cakes righties Zac Gallen and Joe Gunkel for eight innings,
Left-hander Conner Menez on path to one day pitch for hometown San Francisco Giants
Originally published in Issue No. 4 of The NutshellIf Conner Menez ever had the chance to face his childhood hero Barry Bonds, he knows what his game plan would be."Definitely wouldn't give him the heater inside because I know he likes that," Menez said. "He'd get a handful of sliders, that's
River Cats' Conner Menez selected as PCL Pitcher of the Week
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Sacramento River Cats left-hander Conner Menez has been named the Pacific Coast League's Pitcher of the Week for the period of May 28-June 3, 2018, the League office announced Monday. In only his second career Triple-A start, and two days after his 23rd birthday, Menez tossed
Cron, Menez selected best of the week
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Reno Aces infielder Kevin Cron and Sacramento River Cats left-hander Conner Menez have been named the Pacific Coast League's Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of May 28-June 3, 2018, the League office announced Monday.
Duggar's four extra base hits lead River Cats to victory
EL PASO, TX - The Sacramento River Cats (26-29) defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas (27-28) by the final score of 7-3 on Thursday night thanks to four extra base hits from leadoff man Steven Duggar and a brilliant performance from lefty Conner Menez.
Slater has big night for River Cats in El Paso
EL PASO, TX - The Sacramento River Cats (25-29) traveled south to take on the El Paso Chihuahuas (27-27) on Wednesday evening, and Austin Slater backed starter Daniel Camarena for an early lead. But El Paso came back against the River Cats bullpen to win 4-3 in walk-off fashion
River Cats drop series finale in Menez's debut
The Sacramento River Cats (4-4) fell to the Reno Aces (4-4) in the final game of their home opening series by a score of 5-4. Chris Shaw stayed hot with another home run, but Reno's bullpen shut down Sacramento to take the series 2-1.