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San Jose Giants on Deck: Giants Continue Road Trip at Inland Empire

Published on May 19, 2013 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release


San Jose Giants (28-14) at Inland Empire 66ers (24-17)

At San Manuel Stadium

- Sunday, May 19, 2:05 PM

- Monday, May 20, 7:05 PM

- Tuesday, May 21, 7:05 PM

Probable Starting Pitching Matchups

Sunday

San Jose - Edwin Escobar (0-1, 3.34)

Inland Empire - Kramer Sneed (3-1, 4.34)

Monday

San Jose - Austin Fleet (3-1, 2.67)

Inland Empire - Dan Reynolds (4-3, 6.32)

Tuesday

San Jose - Ty Blach (5-1, 2.27)

Inland Empire - Mark Sappington (5-0, 2.05)

Broadcast Information

The entire series can be heard live on sjgiants.com with Joe Ritzo calling all of the action. Radio broadcasts begin 30 minutes prior to first pitch with The Giants Pregame Show. All 140 games this season will be aired on the club's official website and streamed through the San Jose Giants Mobile App.

Giants Begin Three-Game Series At Inland Empire This Afternoon

The San Jose Giants continue their road trip this afternoon with the opener of a three-game series against the Inland Empire 66ers at San Manuel Stadium. San Jose began the road trip by taking three out of four games from the host Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The Giants won the first three contests by the scores of 4-3, 5-2 and 5-3 before the Quakes avoided the sweep with an 8-3 triumph last night. In yesterday's series finale, Clayton Blackburn was roughed up for five runs (all earned) in four innings to take the loss. San Jose finished the game with eight hits and was just 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position. Rancho Cucamonga starting pitcher Lindsey Caughel allowed one run in six innings to pick-up the win.

Long Road Trip

San Jose is in the midst of a season-long 11-game road trip - all against South Division opponents. The Giants enter today's action with a 3-1 record on the road trip. After the current series against the 66ers, San Jose will travel to Adelanto for a four-game set against the High Desert Mavericks. The Giants saw their road winning streak end at 11 games with last night's defeat to Rancho Cucamonga. Prior to yesterday, San Jose hadn't lost a road games since April 19 at Inland Empire. The 11-game streak was the second-longest road win streak in team history (record is 16 held by the 2011 club). The Giants have won six straight road series' to begin the year and are 17-4 away from Municipal Stadium this season.

League-Leading Pitching Staff

The Giants pitching staff has posted a stellar 3.27 ERA this season to lead the California League. San Jose starting pitchers have been particularly impressive allowing two earned runs or fewer in 32 out of the first 42 games this season. The Giants boast two of the top three individual ERA's in the league with Chris Marlowe (#1, 1.95) and Ty Blach (#3, 2.27). Blach is also tied for first in the league in wins (5). Out of the bullpen, Hunter Strickland ranks fourth with eight saves. As a staff, San Jose is also first in the league in strikeouts (407) and fewest home runs allowed (23).

Winning The Close Ones

San Jose is 14-4 this season in games decided by one or two runs.

Brock Bond Returns

Infielder Brock Bond joined the Giants on Friday from the Fresno (AAA) disabled list. Prior to two days ago, Bond had yet to play in a game this season after suffering a strained oblique during spring training. The 27-year old won the San Francisco Giants Harry S. Jordan award this year given to the player who makes the biggest impression in his first big league camp. Bond hit .332 with one home run and 31 RBI's in 106 games with Fresno last season. His .422 on-base percentage was third in the Pacific Coast League. The former 24th round draft pick previously played for San Jose in 2008 when he batted .297 with no homers and 19 RBI's in 45 games. Bond is 2-for-9 with a double and an RBI in his first two games this season with the Giants.

San Jose Leads North Division By Two Games

San Jose (28-14) is two games ahead of the Visalia Rawhide (26-16) for the top spot in the first half North Division race. The Giants have won the first half North Division title in seven out of the last eight years. San Jose has also qualified for the playoffs in a league-record tying nine consecutive seasons (2004-2012). The Giants have won nine out of their last 12 games.

Cavan Boosts Giants Offense

Infielder Ryan Cavan leads the Giants and is fifth in the California League with a .329 batting average. Cavan also ranks second in the league in hits (54) and doubles (13 - tied) while he's fifth in RBI's (31). Cavan is first on the team in batting average, hits, doubles and RBI's. Cavan has multi-hits in 17 games this season and also ranks as the second-toughest player to strikeout in the league (one strikeout every 11.9 plate appearances). His 19-game hitting streak ended last Sunday against High Desert.

Bullpen Excellence

Relief pitchers Hunter Strickland (eight) and Josh Osich (four) have combined to go 12-for-12 in save opportunities this season. Strickland (10 appearances, 11 innings), Osich (10 appearances, 10 2/3 innings) and Cody Hall (6 appearances, 8 2/3 innings) all currently have long scoreless innings streaks.

Opponent Notes: Inland Empire 66ers

The Inland Empire 66ers, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, are in first place in the South Division with a 24-17 record - a half-game ahead of Lancaster (24-18) for the top spot. Inland Empire is fourth in the league in batting average (.262) and third in ERA (3.86). The Giants won three out of four from the 66ers in a series at San Manuel Stadium earlier this season (April 18-21).

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