The River Cats edged the Express 10-9 in a thrilling showdown! Aaron Zavala shone with a stellar 3-for-5 performance, driving in 3 runs to fuel the victory. John Taylor also made his mark, going 3-for-4 with a home run. The Cats capitalized on their chances, while the Express struggled to bring runners home.
In a nail-biter at Sutter Health Park, the River Cats triumphed over the Express 10-9, showcasing a fierce offensive battle. Aaron Zavala led the way with a clutch 3-for-5 performance, knocking in 3 crucial runs that propelled his team to victory.
The River Cats' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities was evident, leaving only 3 runners stranded compared to the Express's 9. John Taylor also contributed with a strong showing, going 3-for-4 and launching a homer, solidifying the Cats' offensive firepower.
The River Cats are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The Express are coming off a loss, 7-3 over their last 10.
The River Cats are up next at Aces (Aug 27-29). The Express are up next home vs Isotopes (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRRound Rock Express | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| SACSacramento River Cats | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic CF | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Diego Castillo 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| John Taylor 2B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Logan O'Hoppe DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Zavala LF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper Johnson C | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevor Hauver 1B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyber Rodriguez SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Orlando Martinez RF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marco Gonzales P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Macko P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Ross P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Church P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emiliano Teodo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Adam Macko | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Ross | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Marc Church | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emiliano Teodo | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | SAC 100.0 | 14.6 | |
| T9 | SAC 85.4 | 6.7 | |
| T9 | SAC 92.1 | 9.6 | |
| T9 | SAC 82.5 | 10.7 | |
| T9 | SAC 71.8 | 11.7 | |
| B8 | SAC 83.5 | 1.5 | |
| B8 | SAC 85.0 | 0.7 | |
| B8 | SAC 84.3 | 1.0 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.