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River Cats Announce Pitching Match-Ups for First Round of PCL Playoffs

September 6, 2011 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 6, 2011 - The Sacramento River Cats today announced the starting pitching rotation for the Pacific Coast League Pacific Conference playoff series, with right-hander Graham Godfrey taking the mound for the series opener Wednesday night against the Reno Aces at Aces Ballpark.

Godfrey posted a 14-3 record and 2.68 ERA for Sacramento, matching a franchise single-season record with his 14 victories. Two-time Major League All-Star Justin Duchscherer also won 14 games for Sacramento in 2003. Godfrey, who also spent time with the Oakland A's this season, has been most impressive down the stretch for the River Cats, winning his last three decisions of the season.

Oakland-native Tyson Ross (3-2, 7.61) will start Game 2 for Sacramento in Reno. The right-hander, who began the season in Oakland, has won three of his last four decisions entering the playoffs. Right-hander Travis Banwart (9-9, 4.63), who is second on the team with nine wins, will start Game 3 on Friday night (7:05 p.m.) at Raley Field. The Wichita, Kansas, native has won his last three starts.

Reno counters with left-hander Zach Kroenke (10-3, 5.89) in Game 1, right-hander Barry Enright (9-5, 5.21) in Game 2, and right-hander Kevin Mulvey (4-9, 6.64) in Game 3. Both teams' starters for games 4 and 5 are to be determined.

This is the Interstate 80 rivals' first meeting in the playoffs. Sacramento won the 2011 season series against Reno, nine games to seven. The First Round Playoff schedule for the River Cats is as follows:

PCL Pacific Conf. Championship Series Time Sacramento River Cats vs. Tacoma Rainiers

Gm. 1: Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Reno 6:35 p.m.

RHP Graham Godfrey (14-3, 2.68) LHP Zach Kroenke (10-3, 5.89)

Gm. 2: Thursday, Sept. 8 at Reno 6:35 p.m.

RHP Tyson Ross (3-2, 7.61) RHP Barry Enright (9-5, 5.21)

Gm. 3: Friday, Sept. 9 at Raley Field 7:05 p.m.

RHP Travis Banwart (9-9, 4.63) RHP Kevin Mulvey (4-9, 6.64)

Gm. 4*: Saturday, Sept. 10 at Raley Field 7:05 p.m. TBD

TBD

Gm. 5*: Sunday, Sept. 11 at Raley Field 1:05 p.m. TBD

TBD

*- if necessary

The River Cats clinched their 10th PCL South Division title in 12 seasons on August 23. The River Cats are the first team in major American professional sports (MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL) to win 10 division championships this century. Sacramento has also matched the Pacific Coast League record for consecutive division titles with five. The Albuquerque Isotopes are the only other team in league history to win five division titles in a row, accomplishing the feat between 1987 and 1991.

Playoff Promotional Schedule

The River Cats will continue their recurring weekly promotions through the Playoffs, including Toyota Family Value Fridays ($1 hot dogs and $1 desserts and pregame player autographs), Saturday night Sutter Health Postgame Fireworks and U.S. Bank Sunday Funday (Pregame player autographs and postgame kids run bases).

Playoff Ticket Availability

Playoff tickets are available for purchase now with individual game tickets ranging in price from $7 to $60. For the best value, fans may also purchase full Playoff strips, which include all six (6) potential Raley Field Playoff games, starting at $36.

Individual game tickets for the Playoffs will be available at the Raley Field Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.rivercats.com/playoffs. Full Playoff strips are available at the Raley Field Ticket Office and www.rivercats.com/playoffs.

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