PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Bullpen comes through for River Cats in series finale

Published on August 26, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - In a bullpen game for the Sacramento River Cats (52-80), three arms combined for the bulk of the work en route to a 5-1 win over the Las Vegas 51s (64-68).

Left-hander Josh Osich struck out five in two and two-thirds innings while allowing one earned run, followed by scoreless appearances from righties Jose Valdez and Roberto Gomez. Submariner Tyler Rogers capped things off with a perfect 10-pitch ninth inning.

Second baseman Kelby Tomlinson tallied three hits including a double, while catcher Ronnie Freeman's two-run single was the big knock in Sacramento's four-run first inning.

River Cats right-hander Casey Kelly (10-9, 4.78) returns from San Francisco where he appeared in four games (two starts) to make his team-leading 24th start in Triple-A this season. The 51s will counter with right-hander Scott Copeland (2-2, 3.41). 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.FM.

Additional Notes

- Peter Bourjos's triple pushed him into a tie for the team lead with four three-baggers, also held by Steven Duggar and Chase d'Arnaud.

- Sunday win breaks a streak of three consecutive games between the River Cats and 51s where one team shut out the other. Sacramento tossed back-to-back shutouts against Las Vegas on May 29 and August 24 before Vegas returned the favor, blanking the River Cats in last night's game.

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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. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the 2018 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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