Krizan, Padlo Homer but 5-Run 5th Hands River Cats 4th Straight Defeat
June 3, 2022 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
Las Vegas, Nev. - A nightmare fifth inning was too much to overcome as the Sacramento River Cats (22-29) fell 10-6 to the first place Las Vegas Aviators (29-21) on Thursday.
Entering the fifth up 4-1, Sacramento was stormed for five runs, four coming on right fielder Vince Fernandez's grand slam. The homer was Fernandez's second go-ahead blast in as many days, and the Aviators' second slam of the series.
Second baseman Kevin Padlo put Sacramento up early, launching a two-run home run in the first inning to plate right fielder Stuart Fairchild.
The River Cats had their second crooked-number inning in the fourth with a pair of RBI doubles from first baseman Jason Krizan and left fielder Ka'ai Tom.
Left-hander Michael Plassmeyer was solid over his first 4.0 innings on Thursday, but could not get through the fifth. Two singles, a strikeout, and a walk led to a pitching change.
Right-hander Norwith Gudiño (0-2) entered and walked catcher Shea Langeliers before Fernandez's big swing put Las Vegas on top.
Down 10-4 in the ninth, the River Cats threatened with four-straight hits to open the inning. Krizan kicked off the rally with a 411-foot home run, his third hit of the night and second big fly of the season.
Sacramento made it 10-6 on catcher Michael Papierski's RBI single before right-hander Norge Ruiz entered and got three straight outs to end the game
Right-hander Sean Hjelle (5-2, 5.49) will take on right-hander Adam Oller (3-0, 1.42) at 7:05 p.m. (PT) on Friday. Listen to Johnny Doskow call the game online at rivercats.com or on the MiLB First Pitch app.
Additional Notes
San Francisco center fielder Steven Duggar went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in his first rehab game since hitting the injured list on April 22 with a left oblique strain.
Las Vegas designated hitter Matt Davidson was a force at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs. Davidson is 12-for-31 (.387) with six home runs, 11 RBIs, and a 1.500 OPS against Sacramento this season.
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