West Sacramento, Calif. — The Sacramento River Cats (21-23) had their late comeback bid fall short as they fell 5-1 to the first place Salt Lake Bees (24-20) on Wednesday. After being shut out for the first eight innings of the game, the River Cats put the pressure on the

West Sacramento, Calif. — The River Cats totaled just five hits, but one major swing from designated hitter Isan Díaz was enough to lift the Sacramento River Cats (21-22) to a series-opening 3-2 victory over the first place Salt Lake Bees (23-20) on Tuesday. After singles from second baseman David

West Sacramento, Calif. — Powered by excellent pitching from right-hander Sean Hjelle (3-2) and the bullpen, and three home runs, the Sacramento River Cats (20-22) stopped their three-game skid with a 6-1 series-finale victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (15-27) on Sunday. Hjelle quickly set the tone with a dominant effort

West Sacramento, Calif. — The Sacramento River Cats (19-22) again fell victim to a strong starting performance, losing 10-6 to the Tacoma Rainiers (15-26) on Saturday. Tacoma right-hander Daniel Ponce de Leon (4-2) was electric, striking out the first nine batters of the game, finishing with 12 punch outs while

West Sacramento, Calif. — Fans in attendance at Sutter Health Park were treated to a quality pitchers’ duel as the Sacramento River Cats (19-21) fell 2-0 to the Tacoma Rainiers (14-26) on Orange Friday. The two teams combined for six total hits and 21 strikeouts. A run in the second

West Sacramento, Calif. — Two former River Cats stole the show at Sutter Health Park as the Sacramento River Cats (19-20) fell 11-0 to the Tacoma Rainiers (13-26) on Thursday. Tacoma left-hander Tommy Milone (1-0) had a near-perfect return to Sacramento. The former River Cats pitcher (2013-14) did not allow

West Sacramento, Calif. — A dominant pitching display and home runs by right fielder Luis González and third baseman David Villar lifted the Sacramento River Cats (19-19) to a 5-0 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (12-26) to even the series on Wednesday. Right-hander Raynel Espinal (3-0) set the tone with

West Sacramento, Calif. — A monster day from rehabbing Seattle outfielder Kyle Lewis was too much to overcome, as the Sacramento River Cats (18-19) fell to the Tacoma Rainiers (12-25) in Tuesday’s series-opener at Sutter Health Park. Lewis went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a two-run double, while

West Sacramento, Calif. — Sacramento River Cats infielder David Villar was named PCL Player of the Week after his impressive showing at the El Paso Chihuahuas from May 9-15. The Giants’ 11th round pick out of South Florida in 2018 went 8-for-20 (.400) with nine runs, two doubles, four home

El Paso, Texas — One day after being burned by the long ball, the Sacramento River Cats (18-18) blasted six homers in their 11-8 comeback victory at the El Paso Chihuahuas (20-16) to earn the series split on Sunday. Down 8-7 in the top of the eighth with two on

El Paso, Texas — The Sacramento River Cats (17-18) were burned by home runs, falling 9-6 to the El Paso Chihuahuas (20-15) on Saturday. Eight of El Paso’s nine runs came via the home run, including the final three on left fielder Brent Rooker’s walk-off big fly. First baseman Aderlin

El Paso, Texas — There was no shortage of offense at Southwest University Park on Friday, with four lead-changes and seven home runs providing plenty of fireworks as the Sacramento River Cats (17-17) out-homered the El Paso Chihuahuas (19-15) for a 16-12 series-tying victory. Sacramento designated hitter David Villar, who

El Paso, Texas — A strong performance from the heart of the order was not enough to lift the Sacramento River Cats (16-17) past the home El Paso Chihuahuas (19-14), as they fell 11-4 on Thursday evening. Left fielder Jason Vosler, third baseman David Villar, and first baseman Kevin Padlo

El Paso, Texas — A shutdown bullpen effort and two clutch home runs from first baseman David Villar powered the Sacramento River Cats (16-16) to a 10-9 comeback, extra innings victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (18-14) on Wednesday. Having already hit a grand slam to ignite the comeback in

El Paso, Texas — Two early unearned runs and a four-run fifth proved to be the undoing for the Sacramento River Cats (15-16) as they fell 11-7 to the El Paso Chihuahuas (18-13) in Tuesday’s series-opener. Five different Chihuahuas left the yard, with center fielder Luis Liberato’s fifth-inning three-run shot

West Sacramento, Calif. — The Sacramento River Cats (15-15) could not escape their day-game struggles, dropping their first series of the year with a 3-1 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators (17-13) on Sunday. The River Cats put the tying runs on base in both the eighth and ninth innings,

West Sacramento, Calif. — Two nightmare innings proved to be the difference as the Sacramento River Cats (15-14) fell 13-0 on Saturday to the division rival Las Vegas Aviators (16-13). The game was scoreless through the first three innings, but a five-run fourth put Las Vegas on top, and an

West Sacramento, Calif. — Behind stellar pitching performances by right-hander Raynel Espinal (2-0) and the bullpen, the Sacramento River Cats (15-13) regained a share of first place with a 4-0 win over the Las Vegas Aviators (15-13) on Friday night. Sacramento pitchers combined to strike out 14 while allowing four

West Sacramento, Calif. — A home run from second baseman Tommy La Stella and three RBIs from third baseman David Villar ultimately were not enough to complete the comeback, as the Sacramento River Cats (14-13) fell 7-5 to the Las Vegas Aviators (15-12) on Thursday night. The Aviators took sole

West Sacramento, Calif. — The Sacramento River Cats (14-12) could not make it two in a row as right-hander Parker Dunshee (1-1) and the visiting Las Vegas Aviators (14-12) downed the home team 5-0 on Wednesday. Dunshee earned his first win of the season with an impressive effort, allowing one

West Sacramento, Calif. — Powered by a late-two out RBI single from left fielder Bryce Johnson, the Sacramento River Cats (14-11) took the opening game of their series with the Bay Area-affiliated rival Las Vegas Aviators (13-12), winning 4-3 on Tuesday. Tied at three with two outs in the bottom

Albuquerque, N.M. — Despite four home runs, three from first baseman/left fielder Kevin Padlo, the Sacramento River Cats (13-11) fell 16-8 in Sunday’s finale to split their series at the Albuquerque Isotopes (10-14). Padlo, who was playing in just his fourth game for Sacramento since arriving via trade from Seattle

Albuquerque, N.M. — Starting with a first-inning grand slam by second baseman Alex Blandino, the Sacramento River Cats (13-10) stormed out to an 11-run lead in the second inning, holding on to win 14-11 over the Albuquerque Isotopes (9-14) on Saturday night. For the second straight game, all nine River

Albuquerque, N.M. — Highlighted by a four-run second and five-run fifth, the Sacramento River Cats (12-10) evened their series in Albuquerque with a 12-8 win over the Isotopes (9-13). Right fielder Austin Dean, second baseman Kevin Padlo, and rehabbing San Francisco left fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. all launched home runs

Albuquerque, N.M. — The Sacramento River Cats (11-10) had trouble keeping the ball in the yard, surrendering six home runs in their 13-2 defeat to the Albuquerque Isotopes (9-12) Thursday morning. Similar to the first two games of the series, Sacramento was trailing after the first. For the second straight