Dickerson homers, Krizan scores thrice in River Cats’ series-clinching victory

West Sacramento, Calif. — Highlighted by designated hitter Alex Dickerson’s 428-foot home run, the Sacramento River Cats (52-65) downed the Las Vegas Aviators (62-58) in an error-filled, series-clinching win.

Dickerson, who was playing in his ninth rehab game since returning from injury, had his second straight multi-hit day, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, two RBIs, and his first home run this rehab stint.

Second baseman Jason Krizan also had a solid day at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, and three runs scored. The RBI was Krizan’s 70th of the year, which leads the team.

Right-handed reliever Tyler Cyr kicked off the bullpen day with two strikeouts in 2.0 perfect innings. Lefty Caleb Baragar (3-2) struck out another four in 2.0 innings with one unearned run in the winning effort.

Following the off day, the River Cats start their “final stretch” five-game series in Salt Lake on Thursday, before heading back to Sacramento where they host Albuquerque for the last five games of 2021. Righty Logan Ondrusek (1-1, 3.51) will take on a Salt Lake TBD at 5:35 p.m. (PT). Listen to Johnny Doskow call the game live online at rivercats.com or on the MiLB First Pitch app.

Additional Notes

• Righty Yunior Marte struck out two in 2.0 innings and right-hander Silvino Bracho slammed the door in the ninth. Since Aug. 22, Marte has a 0.63 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 0.77 WHIP, and .189 opposing batting average in 14.1 innings, while Bracho has a 0.82 ERA, three saves, 16 strikeouts, 1.09 WHIP, and .154 opposing batting average in 11.0 innings.
• The two teams combined for seven errors, with Las Vegas committing four. Four unearned runs were scored, one for Las Vegas and three for Sacramento.