PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

River Cats Fall to Aces in Home Opener, 2-0

Published on April 14, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats couldn't take advantage of a quality start from right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock as they were shut out for the second night in a row, losing to the Reno Aces 2-0.

Shortstop Cody Ransom led off the second inning with a walk and reached second on a wild pitch by Peacock. After a walk and a fly out, catcher Derek Norris attempted to pick Randy Ruiz off first but his throw was off the mark, allowing Ransom to advance to third base. Ransom later scored on a sacrifice fly from Aces catcher Konrad Schmidt, giving the Aces a 1-0 lead they would not relinquish.

The River Cats threatened in the seventh when Grant Green singled to load the bases with two outs. The next batter, first baseman Chris Carter, hit a chopper up the middle and was thrown out by a step, ending the threat.

Sacramento again made things interesting in the bottom of the ninth. Wes Timmons drew a one-out walk, and after Norris struck out, outfielder Jeff Fiorentino drew a two-out walk. Outfielder Grant Green came to the plate representing the go-ahead run. Green, who entered the at-bat having gone 3-for-3 with a walk, watched a wild pitch sail by, moving both runners into scoring position. Green hit a dribbler to Aces pitcher Brian Woodall, who tossed the ball to first baseman Randy Ruiz, sealing the victory for the Aces.

Peacock suffered the loss but ended the game allowing just one hit, two walks and one unearned run with eight strikeouts in six innings pitched. Sacramento's bullpen allowed one run in three innings with two strikeouts.

Green finished 3-for-4 with a walk, collecting the majority of his team's four hits. Carter was the only other River Cat to get a hit.

Reno left-handed pitcher Zach Kroenke struck out five in six innings, allowing three hits and three walks, earning the win. Woodall was awarded the save with .1 inning pitched.

The two teams return to Raley Field on Saturday where Sacramento left-hander Fabio Castro (0-0, 4.50 ERA) will face Reno lefty Tom Layne (0-1, 7.36 ERA). First pitch is set for 7:05.

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