The Sacramento River Cats lost 4-3 to the Salt Lake Bees in extra innings in game three of their series on September 4, 2026, at Sacramento. The River Cats fell to four games behind first place in the Pacific Coast League second-half standings.
Starting pitcher Seth Lonsway delivered 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on six hits with one home run, two walks, and three strikeouts. He was replaced by R.J. Dabovich in the sixth inning. Nick Zwack took the mound in the 10th inning but was charged with the loss after Pablo Reyes scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly.
Offensively, Diego Velasquez extended his hitting streak to eight consecutive games, going 3-for-5 with a two-run double in the eighth inning that tied the game. Velasquez is batting .464 (13-for-28) during this streak, which began on August 26. Bo Davidson, who was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Month for August earlier on September 4, struck out in the 10th inning.
Darren Baker, son of Giants legend Dusty Baker, made his Sacramento debut after signing a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He recorded a single during the game.
Salt Lake starter Dillon Tate earned the win, his third of the season.
CSB Take
The River Cats’ 4-3 extra-inning loss highlights the closely contested nature of the Pacific Coast League second-half race. Diego Velasquez’s extended hitting streak provides a promising offensive contribution amid Sacramento’s offensive challenges. As they remain four games behind first place, consistent pitching and timely hitting will be essential for the River Cats to improve their standing in the coming weeks.
Source: Original report
