Krizan homers, River Cats drop Friday afternoon game “at” Reno 

West Sacramento, Calif. — A two-run homer by designated hitter Jason Krizan was a bright spot as the Sacramento River Cats (61-76) fell 9-2 on Friday to the first-place Reno Aces (76-61) in a road game at Sutter Health Park.

For the second consecutive day center fielder Heliot Ramos ignited the River Cats’ lineup with a double, lining his 15th two-bagger of the year with a 113.8 MPH exit velocity.

Three pitches later, Krizan lined an 0-2 sinker 390 feet to right field to get Sacramento on the board (100.5 MPH exit velocity).

Reno righty Deyni Olivero (1-0) earned his first Triple-A win despite zero strikeouts, allowing just the two runs on Krizan’s big fly over 5.2 innings.

Sacramento righty Michael Stryffeler and lefty Aaron Fletcher each spun a scoreless inning of relief, with Stryffeler striking out one.

The River Cats have yet to name their starter for Saturday. The TBD will take on righty Brandon Pfaadt (4-0, 2.52). Listen to the game online at rivercats.com or on the MiLB First Pitch app.

Additional Notes

• Second baseman Ford Proctor went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double, his second with Sacramento.
• Catcher Andrew Knapp had a strong day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two singles.
• Righty Ronnie Williams (1-1) allowed eight runs, seven earned, on six hits and three walks while striking out three in 4.0 innings.