PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Massive Crowd on Hand for Cats' 6-4 Loss

Published on July 14, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A crowd of 15,703-the second-largest in River Cats history-filed through the gates as the River Cats fell to the visiting Fresno Grizzlies by a score of 6-4 before Sutter Health Postgame Fireworks on Saturday night at Raley Field.

The River Cats drew first blood, scoring four runs in the first when Scott Moore drove in Jemile Weeks who doubled to lead off the game. Adam Rosales knocked in the remaining runs with a single to right-center. After four-straight scoreless innings, the Grizzles struck, plating three in the sixth, and one in the seventh, tying the game at four. The Grizzles took the lead in the eighth inning by way of a Brett Pill two-run home run, ultimately winning by a score of 6-4.

Weeks finished 2-for-4 with a run, while Michael Choice sent 2-for-4 with a run of his own. Rosales finished the night 1-for-4 with two RBI, and starter Arnold Leon took a no-decision, giving up four earned runs on six hits and one walk with two strikeouts in seven innings of work. Chris Resop suffered the loss, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk in one inning.

The win was awarded to Yusmeiro Petit, who gave up four runs-three earned-on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts. Steve Edlefsen tallied his fourth hold with one shutout inning, while Heath Hembree recorded his 19th save in one perfect inning that included one strikeout.

Saturday's sellout was the 75th in club history, and the third of the season. The largest attendance number in River Cats and Raley Field history came on July 3, 2008 when 15,808 fans turned out.

The River Cats conclude their homestand at Raley Field on Sunday, July 14 at 1:05 p.m. against the Fresno Grizzles on Eric Byrnes bobblehead giveaway day. A River Cats starter who is to-be-determined will face Grizzlies right-hander Mitch Lively (3-4, 6.38 ERA) to close out the four-game set against the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate before the All-Star break.

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