With the River Cats needing a victory Monday against Reno in the final game of the regular season to advance to the Pacific Coast League playoffs against the Las Vegas 51s after losing to the Aces 7-3 Sunday at Raley Field, Scarsone approaches his occupation with a similar minimalist efficiency. River Cats manager Steve Scarsone’s supportive approach stems in part from playing as a reserve in his eight-year major league career.