SAC Postgame Notes 8.5 vs. RR
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SAC Postgame Notes 8.5 vs. RR

Published on August 6, 2026 under Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Last updated: August 6, 2026
Source: Sacramento River Cats News Release


FINAL: Sacramento River Cats (20-15/62-45) 10 at Tacoma Rainiers (14-21/47-63) 13

RIVER CATS NOTES

The Sacramento River Cats lost tonight's game, 10-13, to the Round Rock Express in 11.0 innings, ending their six-game winning streak...they are now 31-20 at home, 19-26 when their opponent scores first, and 5-3 in extra-inning games.

The River Cats stole three bases tonight...they have now swiped 130 total bases this season, the fifth-most in a season in recorded franchise history including playoffs...they also hold their highest stolen base success rate in any season in recorded franchise history.

Joe Whitman was the starter tonight, making his first start since June 30, and did not factor into the decision...allowed five hits, two runs, two walks and struck out one in 2.0 innings of work...Whitman came out for the third inning but did not record an out, allowed a double and walk before being taken out...allowed a first inning home run, which has not occurred since June 3, 2025 in a Double-A Richmond outing.

Alex Carrillo made his Giants organization debut and was dealt the loss...threw 0.1 inning, giving up four hits, five earned runs, one walk and one strikeout.

Braxton Roxby threw 3.0 perfect innings allowing no hits, no walks and struck out one...only threw 27 total pitches...longest hitless outing in his Triple-A career...ties his longest career hitless outing, last occurred June 6, 2025 in a Double-A Richmond outing.

Turner Hill went 3-for-5 including a home run...extended his hitting streak to 21-straight games, 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 .448 (39-for-87) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBI, eight walks, eight stolen bases, a .655 slugging percentage and a 1.150 OPS during his hitting streak dating back to July 8...is the third-longest single-season hitting streak in recorded franchise history, behind Daric Barton (24 games, 2007) and Nick Buss (22 games, 2014)...was named July 2026 PCL Player of the Month.

Jonah Cox went 3-for-5, his 12th three-plus-hit game of the season and third with Sacramento...he is batting .444 (12-for-27) with one triple, three RBI, two walks, six stolen bases, a .483 on-base percentage and a 1.002 OPS in six games with Sac...first time in his career with three-straight three-hit games.

Victor Bericoto (MLR) joined the River Cats on Major League Rehab...went 1-for-3 with a double, knocking in one run...was hitting .293 (17H 58AB) up with the Giants this season with three doubles, four home runs, nine RBI with a .552 slugging percentage and .857 OPS.

Scott Bandura (3-for-5) recorded a single in his second at bat tonight....comes the night after he broke his 31 game on base streak...scored twice tonight, came in both times on a wild pitch...was his sixth three-hit game with Sacramento.

Diego Velasquez (2-for-4) made his Triple-A debut tonight starting at second base and recorded his first Triple-A hit...went 2 for 4 with two singles.

Adriãn Sugastey (0-for-5) caught Jonah Bride stealing in the top of the 10th...first career runner caught stealing in extra innings for SugasteyCatcher.

Zach Morgan made his pitching debut for the River Cats going 0.2 innings giving up no hits, no walks and struck out none....second position player that has taken the mound this season for Sacramento (Logan Porter, May 1, 2026 at SL).

EXPRESS NOTES

The Round Rock Express won tonight's game, 13-10, in extra-inning fashion...marked their ninth extra-inning game of the season; they are now 6-3 in such games...the Express pitching staff threw three wild pitches for the third time this season (also, March 31 and May 21)...all three of such games have been extra-inning games.

Winston Santos was the starter but did not factor into the decision...allowed three runs on four hits, with one walk and one strikeout in 0.2 innings...tied the shortest outing of his professional career, done three times before and most recently on April 23 of this year with the Frisco RoughRiders.

Alexis Díaz was dealt a blown save but also earned the win, his first of the season and first since July 29, 2025 with the Los Angeles Dodgers...allowed three runs (1 earned) on four hits, with one walk and two strikeouts in 1.2 innings.

Mason Thompson earned the save, his fourth of the season and first since May 30 vs. Salt Lake...threw 0.1 hitless innings, facing only Will Brennan who grounded out to end the game.

Cody Freeman (2-for-5) recorded his third home run of the season, a 375-foot, solo shot in the ninth to tie the game 7-7...he also recorded a double, his second multi-extra-base-hit game of the season (also, 1 2B, 2 HR on May 30 vs. Salt Lake)...marked the first time he has had an extra-base-hit in back-to-back games since May 30-31 with Round Rock...he has reached base in 10 of his 11 games since rejoining the Express on July 25, batting .326 (14-for-43) with three doubles, one home runs, five RBI, three walks, one stolen base, a .465 slugging percentage, an .840 OPS in that span...was his 11th multi-hit game of the season and third time with back-to-back multi-hit games.

Jonah Bride (4-for-5) knocked his 10th home run of the season and first since June 28, a 375-foot, three-run shot to left field in the eighth...was his second three-run homer this season (also, March 27 at Sugar Land)...also knocked a double, marking his fourth multi-extra-base-hit game of the season...was his second four-hit game this season (also, April 17 vs. ELP).

Aaron Zavala (1-for-5) knocked his seventh home run of the season, a 431-foot, solo shot to center field...431 feet marked the longest recorded home run of his Triple-A career...was his second first-inning homer of the season (also, July 5 vs. ABQ)...marked his 35th extra-base-hit of the season, ranking 11th in the PCL.

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