Rouse's Grand Slam Lifts River Cats Past Bees
July 3, 2006 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats defeated the Salt Lake Bees, 7-4, on Sunday night at Raley Field. After Salt Lake grabbed a 1-run lead in the 3rd, the Cats exploded with a 6-run 4th inning to take a 5-run lead over the Bees, led by Mike Rouse's grand slam. Rouse led the Sacramento offense, going 3-for-4 with 1 run, 4 RBI and the 4th inning grand slam to right field, the fourth of the season for the Cats. Sacramento starter Victor Moreno earned his third win of the season allowing 8 hits, 4 runs (all earned), 3 walks and struck out 5 in 5 innings of work. Matt Roney earned his second save of the season in 1 1/3 innings of relief and struck out two. Sacramento moves to 41-43 on the season, just two games under .500 and picks up one game on first place Tucson, who lost to Las Vegas in a Sunday matinee.
Next Game at Raley Field
July 3rd vs. Salt Lake Bees - 6:35 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM) - Pre-game flyover by Travis Air Force Base F-14s and a post-game Independence Day FIREWORKS Spectacular sponsored by Sutter Health (Double Show), and Raley's & Bel Air Baseball Bingo presented by Tia Rosa.
Probable Pitchers - Sacramento: RHP Ben Fritz (1-2, 5.40) vs. Salt Lake: LHP Nathan Bland (3-2, 5.70)
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- Division-leading Sidewinders return home to take on Las Vegas and Tacoma - Tucson Sidewinders
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