PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Comeback Cats 12-8 Victory Over Colorado Springs Secures Team Ninth Division Crown in 11 Seasons

Published on September 3, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats clinched the Pacific Coast League (PCL) Pacific Conference Southern Division on Friday night with the team's 12-8 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Security Service Field. This marks the fourth consecutive Division Title won by the River Cats. Overall the franchise has won a remarkable nine Division titles in 11 season and four Pacific Coast League Championships.

The River Cats are the first team in major American professional sports (MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL) to win nine division championships this century. That includes Triple-A and Double-A baseball, but excludes Single-A and some Double-A leagues that break their seasons into two halves. The New York Yankees (MLB) and Detroit Red Wings (NHL) have eight titles since 2000.

Sacramento trailed the Fresno Grizzlies by 12.5 games in the Pacific Coast League Pacific Southern Division standings in mid-June before going on an extraordinary climb up the standings. The comeback culminated in a five-game series at Raley Field against the Grizzlies from August 25-29, when Sacramento took four of five games to take a 1.0-game lead in the standings.

If the season ended today the River Cats first round opponent would be the Tacoma Rainiers (Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners), who lead the Pacific Conference North Division. Regardless of opponent, the River Cats will host games 1 and 2 (Sept. 8 and 9) of the best-of-five Pacific Conference Championship Series at Raley Field.

Playoff tickets are on sale at the Raley Field Ticket Office, rivercats.com and Ticketmaster. Individual game tickets are available as well as full Playoff strips, which provide the best value.

The first-round Playoff series schedule is as follows (all times PDT):

PCL Pacific Conference Championship Series (Round 1)

Gm. 1: Wed., Sept. 8 at Raley Field (7:05 p.m.)

Gm. 2: Thu., Sept. 9 at Raley Field (7:05 p.m.)

Gm. 3: Fri., Sept. 10 at North Division Winner (TBA)

Gm. 4: Sat., Sept. 11 at North Division Winner (TBA) - if necessary

Gm. 5: Sun., Sept. 12 at North Division Winner (TBA) - if necessary

Playoff Promotional Schedule

The River Cats will continue their recurring weekly promotions through the Playoffs featuring: Wednesday's $3 Tecates and $3 Nachos Grande and on Thirsty Thursday's $2 Miller and Miller Lites will be available.

Playoff Ticket Availability

Playoff tickets are available for purchase now with individual game tickets prices starting at just $7! For the best value fans may purchase full Playoff strips, which include all four (4) potential Raley Field Playoff games, starting at $24. Also, groups of 20 or more can purchase Playoff tickets at a special rate. Individual game tickets for the Playoffs are available at the Raley Field Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at rivercats.com/playoffs. Full Playoff strips and Playoff group outings are available at the Raley Field Ticket Office and by calling 916-371-HITS.

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