Sacramento Slugs Its Way Past T-Pads, 18-6
April 11, 2012 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
Tucson, Ariz. - Grant Green's fourth-inning grand slam flipped a 4-1 deficit into a 5-4 lead for the Cats, who went on to win their fourth-straight game, 18-6, over Tucson on Tuesday night at Kino Stadium.
The Padres jumped out to an early 4-0 lead on Sacramento, but the Cats scored the game's next 10 runs to take a 10-4 lead they would not relinquish. Green's grand slam was one of 22 hits for the Cats, who scored 10 or more runs for the fourth time in six games this season.
Travis Banwart (1-0) earned the victory, allowing six earned runs on nine hits in six innings of work. The right-hander struck out five without walking a batter in a 77-pitch effort.
Tucson starter Joe Wieland struck out four in just two innings before being lifted. Brian Tallet (0-1) suffered the loss after giving up seven runs-all earned-in 1.1 innings of relief.
Eight Cats hitters finished with at least two hits Tuesday, led by Green's two-for-five, six-RBI night. Jermaine Mitchell had four hits out of the leadoff spot, while Brandon Moss homered, tripled and drove in three runs as well.
The River Cats look for their fifth-straight win Wednesday night, with RHP Jarrod Parker (0-0, 4.50 ERA) scheduled to take the ball against Tucson RHP Casey Kelley (0-0, 4.50 ERA). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. from Kino Stadium.
The River Cats open the 2012 home slate on April 13 at 7:05 p.m. against the Reno Aces, in a rematch of the 2011 PCL Pacific Conference championship series.
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