Díaz Plays Walk-off Hero, Desclafani Strikes Out 3 in 3.0 Scoreless Rehab Innings
June 12, 2022 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
West Sacramento, Calif. - Having already put the game into extras with a pinch-hit solo home run in the bottom of the ninth, second baseman Isan Díaz sent the Sutter Health Park crowd home happy, demolishing a walk-off two-run shot in the 11th to lift the Sacramento River Cats (23-36) to a 4-3 victory over the Reno Aces (33-26) on Saturday.
Down 3-2 in the 11th, Díaz launched a 442-foot (110.7 exit velocity) game-winner for his second homer of the game, and 10th of the season.
Díaz was not alone in being an extra-innings hero. Fellow middle infielder shortstop Arquímedes Gamboa came through in the clutch with an RBI single in the 10th to extend the game.
On the mound, right-hander Ty Weber (1-0), who joined the team on Saturday from High-A Eugene, struck out two while allowing just the two unearned runs to keep things within striking distance for the offense.
San Francisco right-hander Anthony DeSclafani was excellent in his first rehab outing since hitting the injured list on April 22 with right ankle inflammation. The 32-year-old struck out three while allowing three hits in 3.0 shutout innings.
Right-hander Tristan Beck (0-4, 9.20) looks to keep up the momentum with a win on Sunday. He'll take on righty Drey Jameson (1-3, 7.96) at 1:05 p.m. (PT). Listen to Johnny Doskow call the game online at rivercats.com or on the MiLB First Pitch app.
Additional Notes
Left-hander Joey Marciano continued his dominance out of the bullpen for Sacramento, lowering his ERA to 2.45 with three strikeouts in 2.0 shutout innings.
Right-hander Shelby Miller struck out one in a perfect inning of relief. Righty Yunior Marte struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning to set up the comeback.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 12, 2022
- Isotopes Rally from Seven-Run Deficit in 11-8 Win over Chihuahuas - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Albuquerque Bests El Paso 11-8 - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Space Cowboys Sweep Las Vegas - Sugar Land Space Cowboys
- Tacoma Walks It off to Cap Comeback, Win Series - Tacoma Rainiers
- Papierski plates 5, Espinal stifles Aces to take series finale - Sacramento River Cats
- OKC Takes the Series 2-1 - Salt Lake Bees
- Aces Take Series, Drop Finale to the River Cats, 10-5 - Reno Aces
- Dodgers Outdistance Salt Lake in Series Finale - Oklahoma City Comets
- Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: vs. Round Rock (1:35 p.m. PT) - Tacoma Rainiers
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - June 12, 2022 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Díaz Plays Walk-off Hero, Desclafani Strikes Out 3 in 3.0 Scoreless Rehab Innings - Sacramento River Cats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Sacramento River Cats Stories
- Whisenhunt Dominates Bees, Earns PCL Pitcher of the Week Honor
- Second Half Promotional Schedule Announced by River Cats
- Whisenhunt Carves Way to PCL Pitcher of the Week Honor
- Sacramento River Cats Unveil Gold Diggers Alternate Identity
- Carson Seymour Tabbed PCL Pitcher of the Week
