Dodgers Rally Late But Fall to River Cats
Oklahoma City - The Oklahoma City Dodgers put together a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, but were unable to overcome an early deficit in a 7-5 loss to the Sacramento River Cats Thursday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.The River Cats broke open the series finale between the teams
Oklahoma City - The Oklahoma City Dodgers put together a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, but were unable to overcome an early deficit in a 7-5 loss to the Sacramento River Cats Thursday night at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
The River Cats broke open the series finale between the teams with a four-run fourth inning to take a 6-0 lead and led, 7-2, heading into the bottom of the ninth inning.
Oklahoma City then tallied three runs on four hits.
The Dodgers (23-36) would bring the tying run to the plate, but
Sacramento (30-30) took the game's initial lead in the first inning.
Sacramento scored four more runs in the fourth inning.
Former Dodger
The Dodgers answered in the bottom of the inning.
Back-to-back singles by OKC's Jackson and Gale then cut the River Cats' lead to 6-2.
The River Cats added a run in the sixth inning.
Dodgers starting pitcher
Sacramento reliever
The Dodgers remain home and next open a four-game series against the Fresno Grizzlies starting at 7:05 p.m. Friday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.Fireworks are scheduled to follow the game, presented by True Sky Credit Union.
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