SAC Postgame Notes & Box Score 8.9 vs. RR
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SAC Postgame Notes & Box Score 8.9 vs. RR

Published on August 9, 2026 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


FINAL: Sacramento River Cats (22-17/64-47) 10 vs Round Rock Express (16-23/49-60) 9

RIVER CATS NOTES

The Sacramento River Cats won today's game, 10-9, earning a split on the series...they scored five runs in the sixth, their 21st time this season recording five-or-more runs in a single frame, and first time since the ninth inning July 26 vs. Oklahoma City when they scored six, including four from Nate Furman's pinch-hit, walk-off, grand slam...recorded seven extra-base-hits, their third time hitting seven-or-more extra-base-hits in a game this season.

Cesar Perdomo was the starter and earned the win, his fourth with Sacramento and third consecutive...allowed three runs on five hits, with three walks and six strikeouts in 5.0 innings of work...threw 97 pitches, marking a new career high...has thrown 5.0-or-more innings in four of his six outings with Sacramento.

Cristian Alvarado earned his first save as a River Cat...allowed two runs on three hits (1 HR) with one walk and one strikeout in 2.0 innings of work.

Aeverson Arteaga (1-for-4) recorded his fifth home run of the season and third with Sacramento, a 359-foot, two-run shot to center field...was his first longball since June 23 vs. Las Vegas.

Turner Hill went 2-for-4 with two doubles, his team-leading 35th multi-hit game of the season and first time in his career with multiple extra-base-hits in back-to-back games...extended his hitting streak to 24-straight games, tying the franchise record done previously by Daric Barton in 2007...also marked the longest hitting streak by a River Cat this season, longest of his career, and longest active hitting streak in the PCL...he is batting .440 (44-for-100) with nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 20 RBI, nine walks, eight stolen bases, a .660 slugging percentage and a 1.142 OPS during his hitting streak dating back to July 8...was his first time with an extra-base-hit in back-to-back games since July 11-12.

Bo Davidson went 1-for-4 with a double, his third extra-base-hit with Sacramento (all doubles)...was his first time with an extra-base-hit in back-to-back games since doubling in consecutive games on July 11 and 12 with Richmond.

Scott Bandura went 2-for-4 with a double, his 20th multi-hit game of the season...he has hit safely in all but four games since July 5, batting .371 (39-for-105) with seven doubles, four home runs, 21 RBI, 21 walks, 10 stolen bases, a .552 slugging percentage and a 1.021 OPS in that span.

EXPRESS NOTES

The Round Rock Express dropped tonight's game, 9-10, settling for a series split...they are now 12-3 in their last 15 games since July 23.

Marcos Gonzales was the starter and was dealt the loss, his fifth of the season...went 5.0 innings allowing four hits (1 HR), four runs (1 ER), zero walks and struck out three...first start for Round Rock since July 17, 2026.

John Taylor (3-for-4) recorded his seventh home run with the Express and first since July 9...was a 430-foot, two-run shot in the eighth...also knocked a double, his first multi-extra-base-hit game of the season with Round Rock...was his fourth three-plus-hit game of the season and first since July 23 at Albuquerque.

Aaron Zavala went 3-for-5, his fifth three-plus-hit game of the season and first since July 4 vs. Albuquerque...also marked his second three-RBI game of the season (also, June 26 at Tacoma).

Logan O'Hoppe went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks, his fifth double since joining Round Rock on August 1 after being acquired in a trade with Texas...he is batting .258 (8-for-31) with five doubles, seven RBI, three walks, and a .797 OPS in that span.

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