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liberty-ca · 12-20-2025, 05:41 PM

Bishops Bested: Prayers Take Series in Milwaukee
By Gemmie Nay, Sacramento Sports Chronicle

The Sacramento Prayers (82-32) continue to look like a team possessed, taking two out of three from the Milwaukee Bishops at Bishops Stadium. Despite a rare stumble from All-Star candidate Aaron Gilbert in the second game, Sacramento’s offense exploded in the finale to secure their 82nd win of the season.

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Game 1: Salazar’s Steady Hand

The series opened on August 2nd with a professional 5-2 victory. Fernando Salazar (11-8) delivered exactly what Manager Jimmy Aces needed: 7 strong innings of 4-hit ball.

Velasquez’s Big Knock: A 6th-inning double by Alex Velasquez drove in two and broke the game open.
The "Vulture" & The "Closer": M. Wright held the bridge before Jose Vizcarra stepped in to earn his second save of the year, bailing out a shaky Sacramento defense that committed two errors.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Game 2: A Rare Gilbert Glitch

In a matchup that looked like a mismatch on paper, Milwaukee managed to scrap together a 4-2 win on August 3rd.

Gilbert’s Long Ball Trouble: Aaron Gilbert (13-4) pitched a complete game but was undone by two home runs—a solo shot by Batres and a pivotal 2-run blast by Chris Butkiewicz.
Solo Power: Sacramento’s only runs came via solo home runs from Alex Mendoza (his 10th) and Chris Liston (his 9th). The Prayers struggled to string hits together, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Game 3: The Hernandez Explosion

The rubber match on August 4th saw Sacramento return to its dominant form, erasing an early 4-0 deficit to win 9-5.

Francisco’s Fireworks: Francisco Hernandez earned Player of the Game honors with a monster performance. He went 2-for-4 with a 2-run triple in the 7th that gave Sacramento the lead for good, finishing with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
Mendoza’s Milestone: Catcher Alex Mendoza homered for the second straight day, a 2-run shot in the 6th that ignited the comeback.
Andretti Moves to 14: Bernardo Andretti shook off a rocky start to pitch 8.0 innings, earning his 14th win of the season. He is now just two wins shy of teammate Jordan Rubalcava for the team lead.

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August Progress Report

With the calendar turning to August, Sacramento is maintaining a historic pace:

Record: 82-32 (.719 Winning Percentage).
Power Surge: The team’s home run totals are climbing, with Mendoza (11) and Valadez (11) providing massive support for Edwin Musco (18).
The Infield Pivot: Andres Valadez continues to be a Swiss Army knife, filling in at 3B and SS while maintaining a respectable .230 average with double-digit power.

The Prayers leave Milwaukee having won six of their last seven, with their division lead intact and their offense once again showing it can shift from patient to punishing in a blink.

Next stop: Seattle — where fatigue, standings pressure, and a first-place target all converge.

12-20-2025, 05:41 PM	#74
liberty-ca Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New Westminster, BC Posts: 496	Bishops Bested: Prayers Take Series in Milwaukee By Gemmie Nay, Sacramento Sports Chronicle The Sacramento Prayers (82-32) continue to look like a team possessed, taking two out of three from the Milwaukee Bishops at Bishops Stadium. Despite a rare stumble from All-Star candidate Aaron Gilbert in the second game, Sacramento’s offense exploded in the finale to secure their 82nd win of the season. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Game 1: Salazar’s Steady Hand The series opened on August 2nd with a professional 5-2 victory. Fernando Salazar (11-8) delivered exactly what Manager Jimmy Aces needed: 7 strong innings of 4-hit ball. Velasquez’s Big Knock: A 6th-inning double by Alex Velasquez drove in two and broke the game open. The "Vulture" & The "Closer": M. Wright held the bridge before Jose Vizcarra stepped in to earn his second save of the year, bailing out a shaky Sacramento defense that committed two errors. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Game 2: A Rare Gilbert Glitch In a matchup that looked like a mismatch on paper, Milwaukee managed to scrap together a 4-2 win on August 3rd. Gilbert’s Long Ball Trouble: Aaron Gilbert (13-4) pitched a complete game but was undone by two home runs—a solo shot by Batres and a pivotal 2-run blast by Chris Butkiewicz. Solo Power: Sacramento’s only runs came via solo home runs from Alex Mendoza (his 10th) and Chris Liston (his 9th). The Prayers struggled to string hits together, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Game 3: The Hernandez Explosion The rubber match on August 4th saw Sacramento return to its dominant form, erasing an early 4-0 deficit to win 9-5. Francisco’s Fireworks: Francisco Hernandez earned Player of the Game honors with a monster performance. He went 2-for-4 with a 2-run triple in the 7th that gave Sacramento the lead for good, finishing with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Mendoza’s Milestone: Catcher Alex Mendoza homered for the second straight day, a 2-run shot in the 6th that ignited the comeback. Andretti Moves to 14: Bernardo Andretti shook off a rocky start to pitch 8.0 innings, earning his 14th win of the season. He is now just two wins shy of teammate Jordan Rubalcava for the team lead. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ August Progress Report With the calendar turning to August, Sacramento is maintaining a historic pace: Record: 82-32 (.719 Winning Percentage). Power Surge: The team’s home run totals are climbing, with Mendoza (11) and Valadez (11) providing massive support for Edwin Musco (18). The Infield Pivot: Andres Valadez continues to be a Swiss Army knife, filling in at 3B and SS while maintaining a respectable .230 average with double-digit power. The Prayers leave Milwaukee having won six of their last seven, with their division lead intact and their offense once again showing it can shift from patient to punishing in a blink. Next stop: Seattle — where fatigue, standings pressure, and a first-place target all converge.