Cats Fall on Opening Night
April 10, 2009 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats fell to the Tacoma Rainiers on Opening Day at Raley Field, 9-4. River Cats starter Vince Mazzaro was dominant through 4 innings, allowing no hits and no runs in four innings of work before giving way to the Cats bullpen, who struggled in their '09 debut. Aaron Cunningham (2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI) and Chris Denorfia (2-for-3, 3 runs) paced the Cats offense in a rainy night at Raley Field. The game was called after 8 innings due to rain and wet field conditions.
The pre-game championship ring ceremony originally scheduled for Opening Night was rescheduled due to inclement weather and will take place prior to Saturday night's game (game time is 7:05 p.m.).
Next Game at Raley Field:
Friday, April 10th - Tacoma Rainiers at Sacramento River Cats - 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) - Family Fun Friday - $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Ice Creams
Tomorrow's probable starting pitchers
Sacramento: RHP Ryan Webb (No Record) at Tacoma: LHP Garrett Olson (No Record)
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