Rainiers lose 4-2 to Sacramento

Matt Tuiasosopo's two-run homer in the first inning was all the offense Tacoma could muster in a 4-2 Pacific Coast League loss to Sacramento... SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Matt Tuiasosopo's two-run homer in the first inning was all the offense Tacoma could muster in a 4-2 Pacific Coast League loss to Sacramento on Saturday night. It was the fourth consecutive road loss for the Rainiers (68-59), who have fared better at home, with 12 straight wins at Cheney Stadium. Tacoma starter Brandon Morrow allowed three hits and two runs (both earned) while striking out five and walking two in 3-2/3 innings. Jon Huber (3-2), who gave up the tiebreaking run in the eighth, took the loss in relief. Rainiers box score RIVER CATS 4, RAINIERS 2 2B — Diaz (32), Redman 2 (19). HR — Tuiasosopo (12). RBI — Tuiasosopo 2 (67). Runners left in scoring... [read full story]