PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Aviators best River Cats in inaugural game at new ballpark

Published on April 10, 2019 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


Summerlin, Nev. - Though the Sacramento River Cats (4-2) were able to plate the first run in the new stadium's history, the Las Vegas Aviators (5-1) would brave the wind for a 10-2 victory at Las Vegas Ballpark's grand opening.

Sacramento loaded the bases in the first inning and scored first thanks to outfielder Michael Reed's walk, but Aviators right-handers Chris Bassitt and Daniel Mengden would limit the River Cats to just two hits the rest of the game. Mengden, in particular, was dominant with six one-hit innings and nine strikeouts.

River Cats right-hander Tyler Beede (0-0, 0.00) will be back on the mound looking to build off his impressive start last Friday night when he struck out eight in four scoreless innings. The Aviators are scheduled to send righty Jake Buchanan to the hill. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. (PT). Catch all of the action live online at rivercats.com, on the MiLB First Pitch app, and on the air on Money 105.5 FM.

Additional Notes

- Lefty Andrew Suarez was tagged for six runs, four earned in his three innings of work -- the shortest start Suarez has made in Triple-A in 18 starts since being called up to Sacramento on June 13, 2017.

- Right-hander DJ Myers, who was transferred from Advanced-A San Jose prior to Tuesday night's game, pitched three scoreless innings of relief and struck out four. Only one batter reached base during his time on the mound, and it came by way of an error.

- After averaging 11.4 hits in the first five games of the new year, the River Cats were held to just four base knocks in the series opener.

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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the River Cats' 20th season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). The only place to guarantee official River Cats tickets is at www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.

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