Sacramento blasts Tucson, 10-0

May 1, 2004 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release


The Sacramento RiverCats came out swinging to blowout Tucson 10-0. The RiverCats pounded out 13 hits to go along with their 10 runs behind 6 innings of shutout ball from ace RHP Joe Blanton (2-1). RHP Phil Stockman (1-1) took the loss for Tucson as he surrendered 6 runs, all earned, on 7 hits through 4.1 innings pitched.

Sacramento received solid offensive output up and down their lineup, but perhaps their most efficient producer on the night was RF Matt Watson, who had 3 doubles in 5 at bats, and drove in 3 runs as well. 3B Mike Edwards and 2B Adam Morrissey added a home run each, with Edwards' being a 3-run shot in the 5th.

DH Alan Zinter had 2 doubles on the night for Tucson and lead off man LF Victor Hall had 2 hits in 3 at bats.

Tucson finishes the month of April with a record of 12-9 after tonight's loss. Sacramento ends 12-10. The RiverCats still remain behind the Sidewinders by a half game in the Southern Division standings.

4,145 were in attendance and the game lasted 2:52. Tomorrow's starters feature LHP John Rheinecker (1-2, 5.49) or Sacramento versus Tucson's RHP Andrew Good (1-1, 5.63). Game time is 6:30 PM.



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