Carter, Taylor Collect Big Hits In

Published on August 17, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Chris Carter homered and Michael Taylor hit a go-ahead, two-run single as Sacramento topped Iowa 5-4 on Tuesday night at Raley Field. Trailing 3-1 in the sixth inning, Carter hit his 28th home run of the season to left field. Taylor followed later in the inning with a two-run single for a 4-3 lead. Sacramento reliever Michael Benacka entered in the ninth inning with the tying run on second base and the go-ahead run on first with no out. After a sacrifice bunt, Benacka struck out the final two batters to end the game. With Fresno's victory over visiting Omaha, the River Cats remain 2.0 games back in the Pacific Coast League South Division standings.

NEXT GAME'S STARTING PITCHERS Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. - Sacramento RHP Clayton Mortensen (11-6, 4.11) vs. Iowa RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx (5-0, 1.97)

NEXT HOME GAME AND PROMOTIONS Wednesday, August 18, 7:05 p.m. - From Raley to Wrigley (River Cats turn their West Sacramento ballpark into Wrigley Field to honor Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who manages Iowa) Sacramento River Cats (66-58) 5, Iowa Cubs (70-53) 4 August 17, 2010

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