Big day for Gonzalez, Cats' offense in 10-1 victory on Sunday
Published on June 29, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
West Sacramento, Calif. - Behind the stellar performance of starter Gio Gonzalez and a big day from the offense, the River Cats defeated the Tucson Sidewinders, 10-1, at Raley Field on Sunday afternoon.
Gonzalez threw 6.0 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits and struck out seven Sidewinders hitters. Gonzalez is now 3-3 with a 2.72 ERA at home this season.
Sacramento's offense got off to a quick start in the first inning, highlighted by Richie Robnett's two-run double. The River Cats put another four runs on the board in the seventh inning when Robnett doubled in another two runs followed by Danny Putnam's two-run single. Robnett finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs and a run scored. Jesus Guzman hit his first home run as a River Cat with a solo home run in the fourth inning and Wes Bankston hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning. The River Cats have now hit at least one home run in 12 consecutive games.
Tucson's lone run came on Josh Whitesell's two-out RBI single off Gonzalez in the sixth inning.
The River Cats concluded their season series with Tucson, winning 12 of 16 games.
Next Game at Raley Field:
Monday, June 30th Portland Beavers at Sacramento River Cats - 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.): Baseball Bingo Mondays
Tomorrow's probable starting pitchers
Portland: RHP Justin Germano (2-3, 4.11) at Sacramento: Dallas Braden (2-0, 2.65)
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