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Banana Ball Makes Awaited Return to Sutter Health Park

Party Animals Host Texas Tailgaters for Two Nights from March 20-21, 2026
October 15, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sutter Health Park serves as home for both the Sacramento River Cats and the Athletics, and for two nights in March 2026 will also serve as host for a pair of Banana Ball contests between the Party Animals and Texas Tailgaters. As announced in the Banana

Sacramento River Cats President and COO Chip Maxson Named 2025 MiLBâ„¢ Executive of the Year

October 6, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced today that Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year. This marks the first time in franchise history that a member of the Sacramento River Cats organization has earned

Whisenhunt Named PCL Pitcher of the Year, PCL All-Star Along with Seymour

Whisenhunt the Second River Cat to Earn PCL Pitcher of the Year; Seymour Posts 3.86 ERA in 16 Outings
September 27, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After leading the Sacramento River Cats rotation through much of the season and making their Major League Baseball debuts, both left-hander Carson Whisenhunt and right-hander Carson Seymour have been named 2025 Triple-A Pacific Coast League All-Stars. For Whisenhunt, he was also selected as the PCL Pitcher

2025 Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat for Cats at Hands of Express

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez
September 21, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Singles from Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez provided the only two tallies of the afternoon for the Sacramento River Cats on Sunday, leading them to finish the 2025 season with a 4-2 loss at Sutter Health Park to the Round Rock Express. The River Cats (41-34/77-73)

Four Unanswered Powers Sacramento Past Round Rock

Bullpen Sharp in Relief, Black Earns Victory
September 20, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats had to climb out of an early 2-0 hole, but they were able to accomplish the mission with a tally in the fifth and three in the sixth to snatch a 4-3 win over the Round Rock Express on Saturday. Quickly the

Two RBI from Matos Too Little for Sacramento Against Round Rock

Cats See Home Run Streak Come to an End
September 20, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats scored the first and last runs of their Friday night contest with the Round Rock Express, though they could not keep up with a three-run third that powered Round Rock to a 5-2 win at Sutter Health Park. A leadoff walk to

Nine-Run Third Frame Energizes Cats, Zoom to 17-9 Victory

Basabe Ties Franchise Single-Game RBI Mark; Hjelle Works Scoreless Outing for Win
September 19, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nine runs in the third inning were the highlight of Thursday’s win for the Sacramento River Cats, unleashing a frame that included the second grand slam of the season from Osleivis Basabe to flip momentum in the game and eventually secure a 17-9 victory over the

Sacramento Stops Short Slide with 5-2 Win Over Round Rock

Bertrand Carves in Relief for Victory; Ellis Homers in Third Straight Game
September 18, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A pair of home runs, including the third in as many games from Drew Ellis, gave the Sacramento River Cats what they needed to put an end to a four-game losing streak by downing the Round Rock Express with a 5-2 final. Three of the five

River Cats Announce Final Homestand Highlights, 2026 Exhibition Game

Value Offers Highlight Final Week; Parent Club and Affiliate Meet for Fifth Time on Sunday, March 22
September 16, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To cap off a historic 2025 season and build momentum for next year, the Sacramento River Cats have announced key fan promotions for their final homestand, along with the scheduled date for the 2026 exhibition matchup against the San Francisco Giants. The River Cats continue to

Cats Briefly Level with Ellis Homer, but Express Secures 8-3 Win

Three-Run Blast by Ellis Provides All Offense; Whisenhunt Starts on Rehab
September 17, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Drew Ellis provided all the offense for the Sacramento River Cats in their series opener with the Round Rock Express, but in the end, it was Round Rock taking an 8-3 win on Tuesday. Drawing the start for the River Cats (38-32/74-71) on a rehab assignment

Eldridge Homers but Cats Fall Again to Comets

First Base Prospect Hits 18th Homer of Triple-A Season and 25th Dinger of 2025
September 13, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A majestic blast from Bryce Eldridge was all the scoring for the Sacramento River Cats on Saturday, coming too little, too late as the Oklahoma City Comets snagged a 6-1 victory at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. The blast for the left-handed hitter went the opposite way, marking

Fitzgerald Homer Not Enough for Cats in 8-2 Loss

Meckler, Eldridge, Croes All Log Multi-Hit Games; Birdsong Strikes Out 10
September 12, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A Tyler Fitzgerald two-run home run in the second provided the Sacramento River Cats with a hot start, however it was one they could not maintain as the Oklahoma City Comets surged back with eight unanswered runs for an 8-2 win on Friday. Fitzgerald gave the

Cats Clean Up Late, Capture 8-1 Final Over Comets

Basabe Has Three-Hit Game Including Homer, Bertrand Makes Season Debut
September 11, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – While their opponent reached the scoreboard first, the Sacramento River Cats did so last and most often as they produced eight runs from the fifth through eighth innings leading to an 8-1 win over the Oklahoma City Comets on Thursday. John Michael Bertrand (1-0) made his

Sacramento Avoids Shutout but Comets Still Win 5-1

Eldridge Logs Two of Three River Cats Knocks Including Double
September 10, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Staring down a shutout defeat entering the ninth, the Sacramento River Cats found a way to score their lone run in their last at-bats but could not overcome the Oklahoma City Comets on Wednesday, falling by a 5-1 final. The River Cats (37-28/73-67) tallied just three

Cats Overcome Comets with Three-Run Ninth for 6-4 Victory

Bullpen Helps Keep Contest Close, Watson Tosses Two Perfect Frames
September 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Down to their final two outs, the Sacramento River Cats flipped the switch when it counted as they unleashed their second three-run frame of the night during the ninth inning leading to a 6-4 Sacramento win over the Oklahoma City Comets on Tuesday. Familiar to these

Gavello Grand Slam Difference in 8-4 Sacramento Victory

Five-Run Sixth Inning Helps Cats Stop Short Slide
September 5, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Runs early and often helped the Sacramento River Cats capture their first win of their series with the Las Vegas Aviators on Thursday, putting the game out of reach with a five-run sixth that was highlighted by a Thomas Gavello grand slam for an 8-4 win.

Sacramento Stays Close but Lands Just Shy of Aviators, 3-2

Eldridge Comes to Plate with Bases Loaded in Ninth
September 3, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats found themselves in a familiar situation tonight as they trailed by one entering the bottom of the ninth, and though Bryce Eldridge came to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs, Sacramento could not deliver in the clutch this time

Wisely Wins Player of Week Honor from PCL

Infielder Records Four Multi-Hit Games While Batting .579
September 1, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An impressive four games in Reno against the Aces have earned Brett Wisely recognition from the Pacific Coast League, as he was named the PCL Player of the Week from Aug. 26-31. Wisely played in just four games but had multiple hits in each, going a

River Cats Leave Reno with 9-7 Win Over Aces

Sacramento Steals Series Finale, Take Four of Six in Set
August 31, 2025

RENO, Nev. – A seesaw contest went down to the wire, but the Sacramento River Cats were able to end their series with the Reno Aces on a high note by snagging a 9-7 win over the Aces at Greater Nevada Field on Sunday. Striking first was the River Cats

Franchise History Made as Sacramento Demolishes Reno, 21-7

Cats Continue Hot Streak Against Aces with 10th Straight Victory
August 29, 2025

RENO, Nev. – Franchise history was made in the third inning of tonight’s contest for the Sacramento River Cats when they scored 13 runs against the Reno Aces, with Sacramento going on to annihilate Reno by a 21-7 final at Greater Nevada Field on Thursday. That big frame had to

Cats Produce 11 Straight Runs for Comeback Victory Over Aces

Win Gives Sacramento Nine Straight Wins Against Reno
August 28, 2025

RENO, Nev. – Eleven straight runs helped the Sacramento River Cats overcome a four-run first inning deficit, storming back against the Reno Aces to take an 11-5 victory at Greater Nevada Field on Wednesday. Starter Seth Lonsway failed to make it out of the bottom of the first for the

Sacramento Silences Reno, Takes Series Opener 17-1

Cats Claim Largest Margin of Victory since 2023 Courtesy 17 Runs on 18 Hits
August 27, 2025

RENO, Nev. – Four multi-run innings helped the Sacramento River Cats cruise to a victory in their series opener with the Reno Aces, highlighted by their best inning of any game this season with eight runs in the eighth leading to a 17-1 win at Greater Nevada Field on Tuesday.

Cardiac Cats Strike Again, Seize Victory in 11th Inning

Have Won 15 of Past 17 Home Games; Basabe Plays Hero Again
August 24, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats live for the late innings of late, and Saturday was no different as the River Cats scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings where they earned their eighth consecutive walk-off win behind a 5-4 final in 11

River Cats Victorious Again, Up to 11 Straight at Home

Sacramento Swipes Third Straight One-Run Victory, Eldridge Hits 14th Homer
August 22, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento River Cats scored in just two innings during their contest with the El Paso Chihuahuas on Thursday, but both were multi-run frames leading Sacramento to its 11th straight victory at home thanks to a 6-5 win over El Paso at Sutter Health Park. In

Sacramento Snags Another, Wins 10th Straight at Home

Takes Lead Over El Paso in Eighth, Hold Through Late Chihuahuas Comeback Attempt
August 21, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – It currently feels as if the Sacramento River Cats have the magic formula when playing at home, as they were able to once more come from behind to secure a 10th consecutive victory when playing at Sutter Health Park by taking down the El Paso Chihuahuas