PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Gerber stays hot against Isotopes but River Cats drop opener

Published on August 20, 2019 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats (66-60) were bested by seven-year Major League veteran Chris Rusin in Monday night's series opener with the Albuquerque Isotopes (54-72) by a final score of 4-1.

The Albuquerque left-hander tossed 7.2 innings of one-run ball, holding the River Cats to just five hits. Right fielder Mike Gerber, though, kept his torrid pace while facing Isotopes pitching in 2019. With a double and a home run on Monday night, Gerber now has 26 hits in 13 games against Albuquerque this season, including five doubles, a triple, and nine home runs.

Gerber's seventh-inning long ball put him at 64 extra-base hits on the season, which broke a franchise record previously set back in the club's inaugural season when Jose Ortiz totaled 63.

The River Cats will welcome back right-hander Shaun Anderson (2-1, 4.11), who will be making a rehab start with Sacramento. The Isotopes will counter with righty Tim Melville (10-5, 5.42). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. (PT). Listen to all of the action live online at rivercats.com, on the MiLB First Pitch app, and on Money 105.5 FM.

Additional Notes

Gerber, along with his team-leading 26th home run, raked his 37th double of the season, putting him four two-baggers away from tying a 15-year old franchise record set by Mike Edwards back in 2004.

Chase Johnson returned to the River Cats staff after spending nearly four months with the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels. The Giants' third-rounder from the 2013 draft, who was on the River Cats' opening-day roster and appeared in four games before being transferred to Richmond, struck out four and allowed three earned in 4.2 innings in Monday night's start.

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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the three-time World Champion -San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the River Cats' 20th season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). The only place to guarantee official River Cats tickets is at www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.

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