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Bats Come to Life as River Cats Beat Bees

April 12, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats wrapped up their first series of the season with a 7-2 win Sunday afternoon against the Bees. The offense rolled behind strong showings from Brandon Hicks and Guillermo Quiroz while Jake Dunning led the team on the mound, posting six solid innings.

The River Cats jumped ahead first, scoring three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. With one out in the inning, Adam Duvall crushed his second home run of the season to the opposite field, giving the team a 1-0 lead. The River Cats would add on in the inning, as Hicks singled, Brett Jackson doubled, and Quiroz singled to score both runners and extend the lead to three.

The Bees would counter though, tagging River Cats starter Jake Dunning (1-0, 3.00) for two on a two-run home run by catcher Jett Bandy. They would be the only runs the Bees would get, and Dunning would end his 2015 debut throwing six two-run innings while striking out three and walking two.

The River Cats added to their lead with a two-run sixth and a two-run eighth. Hicks had his third of four hits of the afternoon in the sixth, knocking in Duvall. Jarrett Parker would score next on an RBI groundout by Brett Jackson. In the eighth, Hicks shot his fourth hit of the day into centerfield. After a passed ball, Quiroz hit his second two-RBI single of the day. Hicks ended the day 4-4 with two runs and an RBI. Quiroz went 2-4 with four RBIs.

Bees starter Alex Sanabia lasted 5.0 innings and gave up five earned runs on eight hits. The River Cats' twelve hits were their second highest total of the season, one behind the 13 hits they complied in Saturday's 18-inning epic. Their seven runs are a season high.

The bullpen continued to be excellent, as Juan Gutierrez and Michael Broadway combined for three shutdown innings, allowing only two hits - both singles - and striking out four. After four games, the River Cats lead the league in ERA (1.80), innings pitched (45), and are fourth in WHIP (1.04).

The team will be back in action tomorrow, when the Las Vegas 51s arrive for another four-game set. The 51s will lead with their highly ranked prospect, RHP Noah Syndergaard (0-0, No ERA) on Monday night as the River Cats will throw the lefty Nik Turley (0-0, No ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. (PT) at Raley Field.

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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the 2014 World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the 2015 season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). For more information about the River Cats, visit www.rivercats.com . For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com .

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