PCL1 Tacoma Rainiers

Early Woes Swamp Rainiers

Published on April 7, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release


TACOMA, Wash. - A trio of early home runs were too much for the Tacoma Rainiers (1-1) to overcome in an 8-2 loss to the Sacramento River Cats (1-1) on Friday night at Cheney Stadium.

A solo blast from Chris Shaw in the top of the first inning and a pair of solo homers from Mac Williamson and Kyle Jensen in the fourth propelled Sacramento out to a 3-0 lead.

The River Cats added to their lead with two runs in the top of the fifth before the Rainiers answered with two of their own in the bottom of the frame. Catcher Garrett Kennedy's first Triple-A home run and a sacrifice fly from second baseman Gordon Beckham cut Sacramento's lead to 5-2.

Sacramento notched three more runs across the seventh and eighth innings, pushing their lead out to the final margin of 8-2.

The Rainiers offense was led by Kennedy, who finished the night going 2-for-4 with a solo home run in just his second career Triple-A game. Shortstop Zach Vincej (2x4) also contributed a pair of base knocks to the effort.

Tacoma starting pitcher Josh Smith (0-1) worked 4.0 innings and allowed three runs on four hits (three home runs) while striking out seven.

The five-game series between the Rainiers and River Cats continues on Saturday, April 7. Right-hander Rob Whalen (0-0, -.--) takes the mound for Tacoma, while Sacramento will hand the ball to righty Tyler Herb (0-0, -.--).

All tickets, group outings, and suites packages for the 2018 season are available for purchase in person at the Cheney Stadium Box Office, online at TacomaRainiers.com, or over the phone at (253) 752-7707. The most up-to-date news and notes about the Rainiers throughout the season can be found by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

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