Wimberly Single Gives River Cats Win in Last At-Bat

Published on July 8, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Adam Heether's double set up Corey Wimberly to single home the winning run as the Sacramento River Cats knocked off the Portland Beavers 4-3 at Raley Field Thursday night.

Josh Donaldson drew a ninth-inning leadoff walk from Portland reliever Adam Russell (3-6) and moved to third on Heether's double to left. After an intentional walk to Eric Sogard, Wimberly drilled Russell's 1-1 pitch up the middle to give the River Cats (48-40) their first win at home against the Beavers (33-54) this season.

Anthony Contreras launched a three-run shot in the second inning, his second home run in as many games, to provide all the offense for the Beavers, who were limited to four hits.

The River Cats tied the game in the fourth on a two-run homer by Chris Carter and a solo shot by Michael Taylor.

Steve Tolleson had three hits, including two doubles, for Sacramento.

Edwar Ramirez (3-1) threw a scoreless ninth for his third win.

Portland starter Steve Garrison struck out six over six innings, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk.

Clayton Mortensen tossed eight strong innings for the River Cats but could not get his 11th win. He allowed just the three-run homer to Contreras and only four hits and two walks on the night.

The Beavers and River Cats continue their series Friday night at 7:05 p.m. (Pacific).

NOTES: Portland reliever Luis Perdomo allowed a leadoff double in the eighth inning but worked out of the jam to extend his streak to 22 1/3 consecutive innings without an earned run ... Carter is tied for third in the PCL with 19 home runs on the season ... the Beavers swept the River Cats in four games at Raley Field back in April.

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