While the major league club battled Colorado, the minor league affiliates saw action of the first time since seeing roster shake ups after the trade deadline.
Sacramento River Cats 6 at Memphis Redbirds 3
Chris Ellis (SP): 5 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 3 K’s
Adolis Garcia (RF): 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Randy Arozarena (LF): 1-4, 2B
Sacramento struck first, tagging Redbirds starter Chris Ellis for two runs in the top of the second. The first run of the game scored on a balk. With one out and runners on the corners, the River Cats’ Gregor Blanco doubled to score Orlando Calixte.