PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Shaw returns to lineup after missing 18 games

Published on June 7, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento River Cats (29-31) fell to the Oklahoma City Dodgers (34-21) 9-3 on Wednesday night, despite the return of Giants' number two prospect and team home run leader, outfielder Chris Shaw.

Right-handed pitcher Tyler Beede struck out four batters in 5.1 innings pitched, but tied a season-high with six walks and allowed seven earned runs, three of them coming from Oklahoma City homers. Despite a rough night on the hill, however, Beede did record his first hit of the season, an RBI single in the second inning to put the River Cats on the board.

Ronnie Freeman led the way offensively for Sacramento, going 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI. Myles Schroder doubled and scored two runs on the evening and Steven Duggar smacked his third triple, but it was not enough to keep up with the Dodgers offense.

The River Cats will go for the series win tomorrow as righty Casey Kelly (5-4, 5.65) takes the mound, facing off against fellow right-handed pitcher Tyler Pill (0-2, 5.22). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. (PT). Catch all of the action live online at rivercats.com, on the MiLB First Pitch app, and on the air on Money 105.5 FM.

Additional Notes

- After missing 18 games due to a groin injury, Chris Shaw returned from the disabled list on Wednesday night and went 1-for-5 with a single and two strikeouts.

- With his RBI fielder's choice in the seventh inning, outfielder Austin Slater is now tied with Shaw for the most RBI on the River Cats this season with 30.

- Beede's RBI-single in the second inning was his first hit since July 6, 2017, and first RBI since 2016 when he was with Double-A Richmond.

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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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