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Wednesday, May 22nd: Snappers Ride Rickles’ 2 HRs to Victory while Cats & Hounds Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Beloit Snappers’ Catcher Nick Rickles (2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
New Orleans Zephyrs 2
Sacramento River Cats 0
LP – Werner 4-6 / 6.20
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(9 IP / 9 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 3 K)
Starter Andrew Werner had a solid outing for Sacramento, allowing just 2 runs over 9 innings to go the distance, but he still ended up taking the loss. The River Cats’ lineup managed only 6 hits on the night, 2 apiece from shortstop Hiro Nakajima and outfielder Michael Taylor. Meanwhile, former A’s third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff went 0 for 4 for New Orleans to lower his average to .167.
Tuesday, May 21st: Ports Win in 17 while Cats Lose in 10 Despite Gray’s 11 K’s
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Infielder & Part-Time Pitcher Wade Kirkland (Home Run / 2 RBIs / Game-Winning RBI / Winning Pitcher)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
New Orleans Zephyrs 4
Sacramento River Cats 3
LP – Scribner 1-1 / 4.70
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sonny Gray
(7 IP / 7 H / 2 ER / 0 BB / 11 K)
Starter Sonny Gray turned in another strong outing for Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing 3 runs, just 2 earned, while striking out 11 and walking none, but he left the game with the River Cats down by a run. (If you missed our recent video interview with Sonny Gray, you can check it out here). Outfielder Michael Taylor collected 3 hits, including a double, and drove in the tying run in the bottom of the 8th inning, but RHP Evan Scribner surrendered the winning run in the top of the 10th to take his 1st loss for Sacramento. After getting the start at second base on Monday, Hiro Nakajima started at third base on Tuesday and went 1 for 5, lowering his average to .244.
Monday, May 20th: It’s a Clean Sweep as All Four Affiliates Post Wins on Monday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Third Baseman Tony Thompson (2 Home Runs / 7 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
New Orleans Zephyrs 2
Sacramento River Cats 3
WP – Gordon 2-0 / 5.57
Farmhand Of The Game:
Second Baseman Hiro Nakajima
(1 for 2 / 2 RBIs)
Hiro Nakajima got his first start at second base for Sacramento on Monday and ended up driving in the tying and winnings runs for the River Cats. Designated hitter Grant Green doubled and drove in Sacramento’s only other run of the night. Starter Travis Banwart allowed 2 runs in 4 innings of work, while RHP Paul Smyth, in his first appearance since being called up from Midland, struck out 4 in 2 scoreless innings of relief. RHP Brian Gordon followed with 2 more scoreless innings to pick up the win, and RHP Dan Otero got the final 3 outs for his 11th save.
Sunday, May 19th: Russell & Bostick Wield Big Bats in Ports & Snappers Wins while Cats & Hounds Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Shortstop Addison Russell (2 Doubles / Home Run / RBI / Stolen Base)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 9
Sacramento River Cats 3
LP – Thomas 2-3 / 4.89
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Darren Byrd
(3 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 2 K)
LHP Justin Thomas had a rough outing on Sunday, allowing 7 runs, 4 earned, on 7 hits over just 4 innings to take his 3rd loss. RHP Darren Byrd followed up with 3 perfect innings in relief to shut down the RedHawks, but the River Cats couldn’t climb out of the hole. Sacramento’s lineup could only muster 5 hits on the night, with outfielders Michael Choice and Shane Peterson driving in a run apiece for the River Cats.
Saturday, May 18th: Aliotti’s 3 HRs Help Hand Hounds Victory, while Cats & Snappers Win and Ports Lose in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Midland RockHounds’ First Baseman Anthony Aliotti (3 Home Runs / 8 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 3
Sacramento River Cats 6
WP – Billings 4-2 / 4.97
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(7 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win)
Sacramento benefited from another fine pitching performance on Saturday. This time it came courtesy of RHP Bruce Billings, who allowed just 3 hits and struck out 8 over 7 scoreless innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Evan Scribner got the final 4 outs to post his 1st save. Michael Taylor, playing in center field, had a pair of hits, while catcher Stephen Vogt, first baseman Scott Moore, second baseman Grant Green and right fielder Michael Choice each drove in a run for the River Cats. With Choice recently getting starts in right field, one has to wonder if the A’s might be prepping him just in case right fielder Josh Reddick’s absence lingers for too long. FormerRiver Cats pitcher Brad Peacock will be returning to the Raley Field mound to face his former team on Sunday when he gets the nod for Oklahoma.
If you’d like to see A’s prospects like Michael Choice, Shane Peterson, Grant Green, Jemile Weeks, Dan Otero, Pedro Figueroa and more in action, you can check out Nathaniel Stoltz’s videos from the River Cats’ recent series in Nashville here.
Friday, May 17th: Werner & Streich Pitch Cats & Snappers to Victory while Smith’s & Granier’s Efforts Aren’t Enough for Hounds & Ports
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Andrew Werner (7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 2
Sacramento River Cats 4
WP – Werner 4-5 / 6.92
HR – Moore (4), Parrino (1)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Andrew Werner
(7 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
LHP Andrew Werner had one of his best starts of the season on Friday, allowing 1 run on just 3 hits and striking out 5 over 7 innings to earn his 4th win, while RHP Dan Otero got the final 4 outs to pick up his 10th save. First baseman Scott Moore and third baseman Andy Parrino hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the 5th inning, while catcher Stephen Vogt and designated hitter Jemile Weeks each collected a single and a double, and outfielder Michael Taylor went 0 for 3 in his return to the River Cats’ lineup.
Thursday, May 16th: Russell Homers in Ports Win while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Shortstop Addison Russell (Home Run / Triple / 3 RBIs)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Oklahoma City RedHawks 7
Sacramento River Cats 2
LP – Gray 4-2 / 2.47
Farmhand Of The Game:
Otfielder Jeremy Barfield
(Double / RBI)
Starter Sonny Gray got off to another good start on Thursday, allowing just 1 unearned run before leaving the game in the 7th inning with the bases loaded. RHP Travis Banwart then allowed a bases-clearing double, leaving Gray to be saddled with 4 runs, 3 earned, over 6 2/3 innings and his 2nd loss. Left fielder Jeremy Barfield doubled and drove in a run, while center fielder Chris Young, making his first rehab appearance with Sacramento, reached base in all 3 of his trips to the plate, singling, walking twice, stealing a base and scoring the River Cats’ first run of the game.
Wednesday, May 15th: Peters & Murphy Pitch Ports & Hounds to Victory while Snappers Lose in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Stockton Ports’ Pitcher Tanner Peters (8 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 10 K / Win)
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A)
Midland RockHounds 8
Frisco RoughRiders 4
WP – Murphy 1-1 / 2.17
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Sean Murphy
(6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 5 K / Win)
Starter Sean Murphy had another solid outing for the RockHounds on Wednesday, allowing just 2 hits over 6 scoreless innings to earn the win. Outfielder D’Arby Myers, catcher Beau Taylor and first baseman Anthony Aliotti each drove in a pair of runs, while outfielder Chad Oberacker and designated hitter Jake Goebbert contributed 3 hits apiece for Midland.
Tuesday, May 14th: Thomas & Leon Lead Cats & Hounds to Victory while Snappers Split a Pair on Tuesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Justin Thomas (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 9
Nashville Sounds 0
WP – Thomas 2-2 / 4.50
HR – Barfield (2)
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Justin Thomas
(6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K / Win)
Sacramento finished off a 4-game sweep of Nashville on Tuesday thanks to another solid pitching performance, this time from LHP Justin Thomas who allowed just 3 hits over 6 scoreless innings to earn his 2nd win. Outfielder Jeremy Barfield belted his 2nd home run since joining Sacramento and drove in 5 runs, while catcher Stephen Vogt drove in 2 and designated hitter Grant Green collected a pair of doubles for the River Cats.
Monday, May 13th: Billings Leads Cats to Victory while Snappers Win a Tight One, Hounds Fall and Ports Drop 6th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day
Sacramento River Cats’ Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 8 K / Win)
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A)
Sacramento River Cats 8
Nashville Sounds 4
WP – Billings 3-2 / 6.10
Farmhand Of The Game:
Pitcher Bruce Billings
(6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 8 K / Win)
Starter Bruce Billings had a solid outing for Sacramento on Monday, allowing 3 runs, just 1 earned, on 4 hits while striking out 8 to earn his 3rd win. Designated hitter Grant Green had 2 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs. Center fielder Michael Choice also collected a pair of hits, and left fielder Scott Moore drove in a pair of runs. Shortstop Hiro Nakajima doubled and drove in a run, but his throwing error in the bottom of the 3rd inning led to 2 unearned runs.
