PCL Sacramento River Cats

Offense held to just four hits in loss to Bees

June 20, 2021 - Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


West Sacramento, Calif. - With two major-league outfielders in the lineup on Saturday, the Sacramento River Cats (15-23) were stifled at the plate by the Salt Lake Bees (17-21).

Both Alex Dickerson and Darin Ruf joined the club from the San Francisco Giants on rehab assignments scheduled to last a couple games. Dickerson made an immediate impact, launching a solo home run in his second plate appearance, though that would be the only run scored by the River Cats against a Bees pitching staff who struck out 12 Sacramento hitters.

Right-hander Gerson Garabito made his Sutter Health Park debut, striking out five in four innings of work. He allowed two runs while the bullpen worked five solid innings to keep the River Cats within striking distance. A home run off the bat of Bees catcher Matt Thaiss was the only hit and run surrendered by the bullpen.

The River Cats have yet to announce a starter for Sunday afternoon's game, while the Bees will send left-hander Packy Naughton to the mound. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. (PT). Watch Johnny Doskow and J.T. Snow call the game on the CW-31 or listen to online at rivercats.com or on the MiLB First Pitch app.

Additional Notes

Shortstop Thairo Estrada was plopped into the leadoff spot for the first time this season and did his job at the top of the lineup. The Venezuelan infielder, who has kept his batting average just shy of .400 for most of the year, singled and walked on Saturday night. On a different note, Estrada was caught stealing for the third time in 2021, accounting for nearly half of the team's total.

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