Sacramento's bullpen fends off Tacoma
April 11, 2009 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
West Sacramento, Calif. - Sacramento's bullpen allowed just one run over four innings to knock off the Tacoma Rainiers 5-4 and lift the River Cats (1-1) to their first victory of the season. Jeff Gray pitched 1 1/3 hitless innings to earn the save. The River Cats benefited from five walks and an error in the first inning, scoring three runs on only one hit. Sean Doolittle highlighted the inning with an RBI triple. River Cats catcher Anthony Recker scored Doolittle (2 for 3, 2 runs, RBI) on a groundout in the seventh for a 5-3 lead. That run provided the winning margin as Tacoma (1-1) scored a single run in the eighth.
The pre-game championship ring ceremony that was originally scheduled for Opening Night has been rescheduled due to inclement weather and will take place prior to Saturday night's game (game time is 7:05 p.m.).
Next Game at Raley Field:
Saturday, April 11th - Tacoma Rainiers at Sacramento River Cats - 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) - Sutter Health Fireworks following the game
Tomorrow's probable starting pitchers
Tacoma: RHP Gaby Hernandez (No record) at Sacramento: RHP James Simmons (No Record)
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