This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2016, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.
Sacramento's Jarrett Parker hit three home runs and finished with six RBIs on Sunday, leading the River Cats to a 16-6 victory over Salt Lake. In the final two games of the series at Smith's Ballpark, Bees' pitching allowed 30 runs and 42 hits.
Turning Point • Trailing 6-4 in the sixth, the River Cats parlayed seven hits, a walk and a two-out throwing error on Salt Lake shortstop Rey Navarro into nine runs. Parker had a three-run homer.
Bees MVP • Jett Bandy doubled home three runs in the first inning. In the third, he reached on an error and stole second base. It was Bandy's sixth steal in 417 professional games.
Hidden Hero • Sacramento starter Chris Stratton (3-2) struggled through the first, when the Bees scored five times with two outs. But he allowed only three hits and one run over the next five innings.
Flashing Leather • With two outs in the third inning, Navarro went deep into the hole and ran down Miguel Olivo's hard ground ball. He stopped, turned and fired a strike to first base to retire the side.
Quoteworthy • Salt Lake manager Keith Johnson: "… Our pitching is going to be fine. They've been throwing the ball well. We had a little bit of a rough home stand, but we'll get right back at it."
Angel Angle • The Angels have recalled reliever A.J. Achter and outfielder Shane Robinson. After going 1-4 with a 9.15 ERA in five starts this season, L.A. sent pitcher Matt Shoemaker to Salt Lake.
History lesson • On May 1, 1994, Tim McIntosh becomes the first player in franchise history to hit three home runs in one game during Salt Lake's 9-7 win at Albuquerque.
What's next • Monday: Salt Lake (Chris Jones, 1-1) at Tacoma (Adrian Sampson, 2-1), 7:05 p.m. MDT. TV: none, Radio: 1280-AM. —
PCL standings
American North W L Pct. GB
Omaha (Royals) 14 8 .636 —
Oklahoma City (Dodgers) 12 9 .571 1½
Colorado Springs (Brewers) 9 12 .429 4½
Iowa (Cubs) 9 12 .429 4½
American South W L Pct. GB
Round Rock (Rangers) 12 10 .545 —
New Orleans (Marlins) 11 11 .500 1
Nashville (Athletics) 11 12 .478 1½
Memphis (Cardinals) 8 12 .400 3
Pacific North W L Pct. GB
Tacoma (Mariners) 12 11 .522 —
Fresno (Astros) 10 11 .476 1
Sacramento (Giants) 10 14 .417 2½
Reno (Diamondbacks) 9 13 .409 2½
Pacific South W L Pct. GB
Salt Lake (Angels) 15 9 .625 —
Albuquerque (Rockies) 14 9 .609 ½
Las Vegas (Mets) 11 11 .500 3
El Paso (Padres) 9 12 .429 4½
Sunday's games
Colorado Springs 4, Iowa 3, 1st game
Oklahoma City at Omaha, 1st game, ppd., rain
Memphis at New Orleans, ppd., rain
Nashville 3, Round Rock 0
Colorado Springs at Iowa, 2nd game, ppd., rain
Sacramento 16, Salt Lake 6
Tacoma 12, Las Vegas 1
Albuquerque at Reno, 2:05 p.m.
El Paso at Fresno, 2:05 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Omaha, 2nd game, ppd., rain
Monday's games
Omaha at Memphis, 5:35 p.m.
Iowa at Nashville, 5:35 p.m.
New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 6:05 p.m.
Sacramento at Albuquerque, 6:35 p.m.
Round Rock at Colorado Springs, 6:35 p.m.
Las Vegas at El Paso, 6:35 p.m.
Salt Lake at Tacoma, 7:05 p.m.
Reno at Fresno, 8:05 p.m.