Moore, Parrino Go Back-To-Back in Cats' 4-2 Win

May 18, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - River Cats infielders Scott Moore and Andy Parrino hit back-to-back home runs to lead off the fifth inning, powering Sacramento past the Oklahoma City RedHawks by a score of 4-2 on Fireworks Friday at Raley Field.

The first three innings went by without either team recording a hit. That changed in the fourth when RedHawks second baseman Andy Simunic doubled to right-center field. After getting out of the inning unscathed, the River Cats put two runs on the board in the bottom half when Michael Choice and Stephen Vogt delivered RBI-singles after Jemile Weeks and Hiro Nakajima led off the inning with a double and a walk, respectively.

After Oklahoma City cut the deficit in half with back-to-back doubles in the top of the fifth, Moore and Parrino went deep in consecutive at-bats to start the bottom of the fifth, giving Sacramento all the offense it would need in its 4-2 win.

Andrew Werner had arguably his best start of the season, holding the RedHawks to just one run on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts for his fourth win. Pedro Figueroa allowed one earned run on three hits in 0.2 innings pitched for his third hold, and Dan Otero shut the door with 1.1 scoreless innings for his team-leading 10th save of the season.

Moore finished 1-for-2 with his fourth home run, while Parrino went 1-for-4 with his first Triple-A home run since July 1, 2012 against Salt Lake when he was with the Tucson Padres. Weeks went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk, while Vogt finished 2-for-4 with an RBI.

The back-to-back home runs were the fourth of the year for Sacramento, and were the first involving either Moore or Parrino. The River Cats last went deep in consecutive at-bats on May 7 when Weeks and Josh Horton accomplished the feat on the road against the Memphis Redbirds.

Oklahoma City right-handed pitcher Ross Seaton was charged with his fourth loss of the season, giving up all four River Cats runs on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in four innings. Simunic and Che-Hsuan Lin were the only RedHawks with multiple hits, collecting two base knocks apiece.

Game three of the series is set for 7:05 p.m. on Sutter Health Fireworks Saturday at Raley Field when River Cats righty Bruce Billings (3-2, 6.10 ERA) takes on RedHawks right-hander Jarred Cosart (4-0, 2.08 ERA).

• Discuss this story on the Pacific Coast League message board...

Pacific Coast League Stories from May 18, 2013

• Big Fifth Lifts Sacramento, 6-3 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Zephyrs Fall to Fresno 6-1 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
• Billings' Gem Leads Cats Past Hawks, 6-3 - Sacramento River Cats
• 51s Do Damage with Two Outs in 9-4 Loss - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Win Not in the Cards for Topes - Albuquerque Isotopes
• Delgado Leads Aces to First Series Win - Reno Aces
• 51s Do Damage with Two Outs in 9-4 Loss - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Sounds Blow out Bees, 11-0 - Nashville Sounds
• Carlos Triunfel Leads Rainiers Past Redbirds, 4-3 - Tacoma Rainiers
• Tucson doubles up on Iowa 4-2 - Tucson Padres
• Tacoma Scores Late for 4-3 Win over Redbirds - Memphis Redbirds
• Profar Powers Express to 6-5 Win over Sky Sox - Round Rock Express
• Z's Shuffle Roster - New Orleans Baby Cakes
• RedHawks Game Notes: May 18, 2013 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Vegas Bombs Sink Storm Chasers in 7-3 Loss - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Redbirds Rally Late for 7-4 Win - Memphis Redbirds
• Rainiers Fall To Redbirds, 7-4 - Tacoma Rainiers
• Pitching Shines Again in Fresno's 6-1 Win over New Orleans - Fresno Grizzlies
• Fresno Tops Zephyrs 6-1 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
• River Cats Sink RedHawks, 4-2 - Oklahoma City Comets
• Moore, Parrino Go Back-To-Back in Cats' 4-2 Win - Sacramento River Cats
• Topes Topple in Second Straight - Albuquerque Isotopes

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Sacramento River Cats Stories

• Second Half Promotional Schedule Announced by River Cats
• Whisenhunt Carves Way to PCL Pitcher of the Week Honor
• Sacramento River Cats Unveil Gold Diggers Alternate Identity
• Carson Seymour Tabbed PCL Pitcher of the Week
• Brett Auerbach Named PCL Player of the Week