PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

River Cats fall again at hands of Sidewinders

August 30, 2006 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats fell to the Tucson Sidewinders, 8-1, on Wednesday night at Raley Field, extending their losing streak to 3 games and falling 12.0 games behind Tucson for the first time since August 7th. The Sidewinders pounded in the runs, scoring all eight within the first 5 innings, including home runs by infielder Alberto Callaspo and catcher Juan Brito to drive home a combined 5 runs. For the second straight night, the Cats managed to score just one run, tonight on a single to left field by Scott McClain in the bottom of the 5th inning. Cats' righty Ben Fritz took his 5th loss of the season, as he gave up all 8 Tucson runs (7 earned) in a 4 2/3 inning start. Victor Moreno, Brandon Puffer, Ron Flores and John Birtwell combined to hold off Tucson through 4 1/3 shutout innings of relief.

Next Game at Raley Field

August 31st vs. Tucson Sidewinders - 7:05 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM) - Fan Appreciation Day with Sutter Health Fireworks (Great Moments from '06), Crystal $1 Family Feast with $1 Hot dogs and $1 Ice Cream, and River Cats Team Poster Giveaway presented by Roseville Automall

Probable Starting Pitchers - Sacramento: LHP Randy Keisler (8-5, 3.84) vs. Dustin Nippert (13-7, 4.76)

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