Cam Maldonado homers again as Giants affiliates shine on August 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
On August 18, the Sacramento River Cats defeated the Tacoma Rainiers 9-5. Outfielder Cam Maldonado continued to impress, hitting his latest home run. The game featured strong performances from left fielder Bo Davidson and recovering second baseman Marcelo Mayer. Davidson showed significant improvement with an OPS of.839, while Mayer is expected to continue his rehab. AAA Sacramento welcomed LHP Matt Wilkinson for his MLB debut, replacing another pitcher on the injured list.
- •Sacramento River Cats score 9 runs to beat Tacoma Rainiers on August 18.
- •Cam Maldonado hits another home run for the River Cats.
- •Bo Davidson goes 2-for-4 with an RBI double.
- •Marcelo Mayer continues rehab with a hit and a walk.
- •Matt Wilkinson called up for MLB debut; replaces injured pitcher.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Minor League roundup, August 18: Cam Maldonado homers (again), Jose Ortiz returns
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