PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Sacramento beats Edmonton 16-2 in Canada

Published on September 3, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


The Sacramento River Cats (1-0) opened the Pacific Conference Championship Series on Wednesday with a 16-2 win over the Edmonton Trappers (0-1) at TELUS Field in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada).

The River Cats scored their 16 R on 20 H and scored runs in all but two innings en route to the victory. SS Jose Flores led Sacramento's offense, going 5-for-5 with 4 RBI. He singled in all five plate appearances. C Mark Johnson and DH Jason Grabowski both had three-hit games. Grabowski hit the Cats' lone home run.

RHP Justin Duchscherer (1-0) earned the win, allowing no runs on 1 H in 6.0 IP. Including the regular season, the PCL's Pitcher of the Year has won his last 12 decisions. The River Cats held Edmonton scoreless until the ninth inning, when the Trappers scored 2 R off LHP Mike Kusiewicz.

The River Cats will play Game Two of the PCCS on Thursday (7:05 p.m.) at Edmonton. They will return to Sacramento on Friday to host Game Three of the series. Fans can purchase tickets to all River Cats postseason home games at the Raley Field Box Office, at all tickets.com outlets or by phone at (916) 376-HITS.

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