River Cats top Giants in exhibition at Sutter Health Park as fans welcome baseball’s return

Sutter Health Park came alive on Saturday as the Sacramento River Cats edged the San Francisco Giants in an exhibition contest, signaling the long-awaited return of baseball to the region. The win provided an early-season boost for the River Cats and offered fans a first glimpse of the 2025 campaign.

“Finally, the drought is over between football and the start of baseball,” one spectator said, capturing the collective relief of supporters eager to shift focus from winter sports to the sounds of bat meeting ball.

The exhibition matchup drew a spirited crowd, with families, longtime season-ticket holders, and first-time visitors filling the concourses and cheering every crisp play. While the final score was not specified, the River Cats’ victory sets an upbeat tone as the club prepares for its regular-season slate.

Fans departed the ballpark with renewed optimism, already counting down the days until the next home game and the promise of summer nights at Sutter Health Park.