Shaw launches 21st home run in tight ballgame

July 28, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - Outfielder Chris Shaw's bullet down the right-field line got the Sacramento River Cats (43-62) going in the fourth inning but the team was unable to come from behind, falling 4-2 to the Iowa Cubs (38-66) for their sixth consecutive loss.

Shaw would find himself on base twice more - once by way of a walk and again after being hit by a pitch - but infielders Ryder Jones and Jerry Sands combined to go 0-for-8 on the night hitting directly behind Shaw.

Giants second baseman Joe Panik pushed his rehab to seven innings on Friday night, picking up a single in three at bats and playing a clean second base.

Starting pitcher Tyler Herb tied his longest outing of the season by tossing six solid innings, striking out four, and allowing three runs. The right-hander also tied a season-best by only walking one batter.

Saturday night's televised ballgame will feature local product Jordan Johnson (0-3, 9.00) squaring off with Cubs right-hander Luke Farrell (0-2, 4.39). First pitch is set for 7:07 p.m. (PT). Catch all of the action live online at rivercats.com, on the MiLB First Pitch app, on the air on Money 105.FM, and live on CW-31.

Additional Notes

- Center fielder Peter Bourjos continues to rack up hits since joining the River Cats. Two more on Friday night raised his batting average to .360 in 54 plate appearances.

- The River Cats lead the Pacific Coast League with 98 errors this season, but played a clean game in the field on Friday. With the loss, however, they dropped to 23-24 when they commit zero errors in a game.

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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the three-time World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the 2018 season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). For more information about the River Cats, visit www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.

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