Former River Cats Shine in Sacramento's Loss to Tacoma
Published on May 20, 2022 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
West Sacramento, Calif. - Two former River Cats stole the show at Sutter Health Park as the Sacramento River Cats (19-20) fell 11-0 to the Tacoma Rainiers (13-26) on Thursday.
Tacoma left-hander Tommy Milone (1-0) had a near-perfect return to Sacramento.
The former River Cats pitcher (2013-14) did not allow a base-runner until first baseman David Villar's fifth-inning leadoff single, striking out a season-high six batters in 5.0 shutout frames.
The familiar damage continued in the eighth when 2019 River Cat first baseman Zach Green, a Jesuit High School product, launched a towering two-run home run to right-center field for Tacoma.
Sacramento left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus had his best start of the season. The 25-year-old struck out a season-high nine batters while allowing two hits and three walks in 4.1 shutout innings.
Left fielder Heliot Ramos recorded the River Cats' lone extra-base hit, beating the shift with a double down the right field line in the seventh inning. Ramos now has a five-game hitting streak with two doubles and a home run over that span.
Right-hander Tristan Beck (0-1, 13.11) looks to even the series with his first career Triple-A win on Friday. He'll take on righty Konner Wade (0-0, 4.50) at 6:45 p.m. (PT). Listen to Johnny Doskow call the game online at rivercats.com or on the MiLB First Pitch app.
Additional Notes
Right-hander Gregory Santos, the Giants' No. 14 prospect on MLB Pipeline, struck out two batters in 0.2 innings. The 22-year-old has a 3.68 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 14.2 innings for Sacramento.
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