PCL1 Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno cruises to a 4-0 win over Vegas thanks to Emanuel's gem

Published on August 14, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Fresno Grizzlies (69-51) blanked the Las Vegas 51s (60-60) 4-0 Monday night from Chukchansi Park. For the first time since July 5th, the Grizzlies completed a shutout (also against the 51s). Fresno improved to 22-9 in series openers (12-4 at home) and dropped their magic number to 13.

Starter Kent Emanuel (5-2) enjoyed the victory after six scoreless innings. He scattered three hits and two walks while fanning a season-high eight batters. Since his return to the rotation (two starts), he has not allowed a run in 11 frames while striking out 13 batters.

Fresno bounced out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. An infield single by Taylor Jones netted Nick Tanielu. Then, after doubling to left, Jamie Ritchie (2-for-4) waltzed home on an Alex De Goti double down the left field line.

That advantage would grow to 3-0 in the bottom of the fifth when Myles Straw (run) and Yordan Alvarez (RBI) rocked back-to-back doubles. In the home half of the sixth, Alfredo Angarita picked up his first Triple-A RBI with a sacrifice fly to center field, making it 4-0 Grizzlies.

After Emanuel left the game, Dean Deetz came in and continued the strong pitching performance. He went two innings, whiffing four hitters. In 14 Triple-A outings, he has punched out 37 in 21 and one-third frames. Finally, Riley Ferrell completed the shutout after working a clean ninth. On the night, the staff struck out 13 batters, bringing the season total to 1,136 (best in the PCL).

Both squads continue the set with the middle game of three Tuesday evening from Chukchansi Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PT. Las Vegas RHP Nabil Crismatt (3-3, 8.90) and Fresno LHP Framber Valdez (1-0, 3.00) are the probable matchup. It will be Valdez' first Triple-A start.

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