SALT LAKE CITY-Heliot Ramos and Yermin Mercedes each homered and the Sacramento River Cats surged past Salt Lake 12-7 in Pacific Coast League play Friday at Smith’s Ballpark.

Torri Hunter Jr. homered in the loss for the Bees.

Andrew Vasquez posted three strikeouts in two innings for the River Cats as he improved to 4-0 on the season for Sacramento.

The Bees and River Cats conclude the series Saturday at 6:35 pm at Smith’s Ballpark.