Banana Ball Makes Awaited Return to Sutter Health Park
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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