A’s Farmhand Of The Day
TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sacramento River Cats 8
Tacoma Rainiers 1
(WP – Godfrey 4-0 / 1.03)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Graham Godfrey
(6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)
Worth Noting: Starter Graham Godfrey had another dominant outing for the River Cats, striking out 9 over 6 shutout innings to lower his ERA to 1.03 and run his record to 4-0. Designated hitter Daric Barton had the big blast of the day, slugging a 3-run homer in the top of the 1st inning to give the River Cats the lead, which they never relinquished. First baseman Brandon Moss clubbed his team-leading 15th homer in the 8th, and outfielder Jermaine Mitchell drove in 2 runs to help the River Cats to their 3rd straight win.
ADVANCED-A CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 3
Stockton Ports 2
(LP – R. Doolittle 0-3 / 1.53)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Ian Krol
(6 IP / 1 ER / 5 K)
Worth Noting: Starter Ian Krol had his 3rd straight solid outing on Tuesday night, allowing 1 run while walking just 1 and striking out 5 over 6 innings of work, but right-hander Ryan Doolittle gave up a run in the 9th inning to take the loss. Outfielder Josh Whitaker and designated hitter Beau Taylor both homered for the Ports’ only 2 runs.
Wednesday’s Games:
Midland @ Corpus Christi – 7:05pm CT
(Haviland vs. Cisnero)
Rancho Cucamonga @ Stockton – 7:05pm PT
(Gould vs. Bowman)
Beloit @ Burlington – 6:30pm CT
(Wheeler vs. TBD)
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