The River Cats crushed the Rainiers 9-1 with a standout performance from Will Brennan, who went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and four RBIs. Matt Wilkinson dazzled on the mound, tossing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. The River Cats showcased their power with two home runs, leaving the Rainiers struggling to keep pace throughout the game.
Will Brennan stole the show with a grand slam, driving in four runs and leading the River Cats to a dominant offensive display. The River Cats capitalized on their chances, racking up ten hits to the Rainiers' five, while also drawing five walks to keep the pressure on throughout the game.
On the mound, Matt Wilkinson was untouchable, throwing seven shutout innings and striking out nine, setting the tone for the River Cats' success. The Rainiers left six runners on base, failing to convert opportunities while the River Cats executed their game plan flawlessly, resulting in a convincing victory.
The River Cats are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The Rainiers are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The River Cats are up next at Aces (Aug 27-29). The Rainiers are up next home vs Bees (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACSacramento River Cats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| TACTacoma Rainiers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Cox CF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Bandura RF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Parks Harber 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bo Davidson DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Brennan 1B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Turner Hill LF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddys Leonard 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Gavello SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Adrián Sugastey C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Matt Wilkinson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braxton Roxby P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Beck P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wilkinson | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Braxton Roxby | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tristan Beck | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | SAC 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SAC 99.9 | 0.3 |
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.