CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes at Lake Elsinore

Published on July 16, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Storm conclude their three-game series today. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15 pm PT from Lake Elsinore Diamond. Grizzlies RHP Gabriel Barbosa and Storm RHP Wilton Castillo are the probable starters. I have attached the roster/game notes. The link below has everything needed for today.

To listen to today's game: https://www.milb.com/fresno/fans/audio-listen-live

Fres-Notes:

ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Fresno Grizzlies (50-33, 14-3) fell to the Lake Elsinore Storm (39-41, 8-9) 3-2 in 10 innings Saturday evening from Lake Elsinore Diamond. The Grizzlies dropped to 14-3 in the second half, 17-4 in their last 21 games and 27-7 in their last 34 contests. In five of Fresno's seven losses, the team scored exactly two runs. Fresno stumbled to 9-2 in July and 17-5 this season when a game lasts longer than 2 hours and 40 minutes. The Grizzlies are now 24-3 when allowing three runs or fewer, 17-10 in one-run affairs and 6-2 in extras. Six of the eight games between the squads this year have ended in one-run contests with Fresno scoring two runs in both losses.

GRIZZLIES VS. STORM: The Fresno Grizzlies and Lake Elsinore Storm (San Diego Padres Single-A affiliate) conclude their three-game series today at Lake Elsinore Diamond. This is the last of two series (nine total games) between the clubs in 2023 and the only regular season series in Lake Elsinore. Last year, the Storm won the California League Crown after sweeping the Grizzlies 2-0 in the Championship Series, celebrating on Fresno's field. Lake Elsinore joined the California League in 1994 and are one of four teams in the Southern Division. The Storm are affiliated with the San Diego Padres organization and have been since the start of the 2001 season. Prior to that, the team had ties with the California Angels from 1981-2000. Lake Elsinore has gone through a couple name and location changes in their club history. In 1979, they were known as the Santa Clara Padres. From 1980-85, they were named the Redwood Pioneers and from 1986-1993, they were the Palm Springs Angels. Since 2004, Lake Elsinore have been known as the Storm and have called their home at Lake Elsinore Diamond or just, The Diamond. It takes five hours and 23 minutes on average to drive from Chukchansi Park to The Diamond via car.

IT'S RAINING PROSPECTS: The Lake Elsinore Storm currently have six of the Padres Top 30 prospects on their roster according to MLB.com. They include C Ethan Salas (#2), OF Samuel Zavala (#5), RHP Henry Williams (#10), INF Rosman Verdugo (#15), RHP Isaiah Lowe (#25) and LHP Jagger Haynes (#27). Salas, who just turned 17 years old, is ranked as MLB Pipeline's #1 international prospect in 2023. He signed with the Padres for $5.6 million in January, taking nearly all of the organization's $5,825,500 base signing pool.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: The Grizzlies have won 10 consecutive Sunday games dating back to April 30.

SUCCESSFUL SERIES: The Grizzlies have won five straight series dating back to May 29-June 4 at San Jose. In those five series, Fresno has won five of the six games.

SECOND HALF SUCCESS: The Grizzlies have the best record in the second half among all Minor League teams at 14-3. The Hickory Crawdads (High-A, Texas Rangers) have the next best record at 13-3.

EJ AND THE SB: Grizzlies outfielder EJ Andrews Jr. has stolen eight bases this season, one in eight different games. Fresno is 8-0 when Andrews Jr. swipes a base with all eight games ending within three runs. Four of those eight games have been one-run Fresno wins.

BUGARIN BRINGS THE RBI: Grizzlies outfielder Jesus Bugarin is tied for third on the California League hitting leaderboard with 54 RBI. Bugarin has 26 RBI over his last 16 games and has at least one knock in 13 of those 16 contests.

BARBOSA ON THE BUMP: Today, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Gabriel Barbosa. The 21-year-old is considered to have the Best Control in the Colorado system according to Baseball America (177.2 IP, 30 BB). You can read more about the Brazilian native on Page 2 of the Game Notes and Page 16 of the Media Guide.

SINGLE-SEASON SAVES RECORD WATCH: Grizzlies closer Zach Agnos has a California League-leading 16 saves this season, putting him in the franchise's Top 10 single-season saves. Jean Machi (2012) and Heath Hembree (2012) each recorded 15 saves that season for initially 10th all-time. Next up for Agnos is Manny Aybar (9th all-time), who had 17 saves in 2003.

COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 38% of their runs in innings 7-9 (183 runs of 485 total runs). The seventh inning has been the most productive for Fresno with 76 runs scoring.

CARDIAC BEARS: This season, 39 of the Grizzlies 83 games have ended in one or two-run affairs (47%). Fresno is 17-10 (12-4 at home) in one-run games and 7-5 (5-2 at home) in two-run contests. Overall, the Grizzlies are 24-15 in those games with a 17-6 record at home.

MAYBE WE DON'T WANT THE PITCH CLOCK: The Grizzlies are 17-5 this season when a game lasts longer than 2 hours and 40 minutes.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (8-5), Red (23-11), Black & Gold (3-5), Gray (10-8), Fresno Tacos (0-2), Lowriders de Fresno (Copa de la Diversion, 1-1), Fresno Growers (1-0), Fresno Tigers (1-0), Specialty Promo (3-1), Red Pants (2-0).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers:

JULY 18, 2023 VS. MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Modesto RHP Marcelo Perez (1-2, 3.05) vs. Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (6-5, 3.70)

JULY 19, 2023 VS. MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Modesto RHP Tyler Cleveland (7-5, 4.91) vs. Fresno RHP Anderson Pilar (1-0, 0.00)

JULY 20, 2023 VS. MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Modesto RHP Darren Bowen (1-1, 5.27) vs. Fresno RHP Connor Staine (5-4, 5.52)

JULY 21, 2023 VS. MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Modesto RHP Shaddon Peavyhouse (5-4, 5.36) vs. Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (2-2, 4.50)

Transactions:

7/14: RHP Tyler Hoffman: Assigned to ACL Rockies from Fresno

7/14: RHP Brady Hill: Assigned to ACL Rockies from Fresno

7/14: RHP Wuardo Fernandez: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

7/14: RHP Jordy Vargas: Placed on IL

7/14: RHP Jackson Cox: Placed on IL

7/8: RHP Connor Staine: Placed on IL

7/8: RHP Anderson Pilar: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

7/6: RHP Javier Ramos: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

7/3: INF Dyan Jorge: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

7/3: INF Ryan Ritter: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

7/3: LHP Felix Ramires: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

Upcoming Promotions:

7/18 (Tuesday, July 18th) - 2 for Tuesdays presented by Toyota!

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Modesto Nuts

Promotion: Join the Grizzlies and Toyota for $2 for Tuesdays! Grab 2-for-1 Field Box Tickets + 2 Maya Cinemas Family Day tickets, and take advantage of both $2 Sodas and $2 Novelty Ice Cream.

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park Open, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

7/19 (Wednesday, July 19th) - What A Deal Wednesday, presented by Island Waterpark

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Modesto Nuts

Promotion: 2 reserve tickets, 2 Island Water Park Tickets (valid Mon-Thurs), 2 hot dogs, and 2 sodas - over a $120 value all for JUST $34!

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park Open, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

7/20 (Thursday, July 20th) - Tioga Thursdays and 90's Night!

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Modesto Nuts

Promotion: Two 19.2oz Tioga Beers for just $10!

Promotion: 90's Night! Wear all your Throwback 90's Gear!

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park Open, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

7/21 (Friday, July 21st) - 80's Night and Friday Night Fireworks presented by Hotel Piccadilly!

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Modesto Nuts

Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks, Presented By Hotel Piccadilly.

Promotion: 80's Night - Wear all your Throwback 80's Gear!

Taco Trucks: Patron Tacos

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park open, Water Slides, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

7/22 (Saturday, July 22nd) - 70's Night and Lowriders de Fresno Night

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Modesto Nuts

Promotion: Lowriders de Fresno Night, with Alternate Jerseys Worn.

Promotion: 70's Night - Wear all your Throwback 70's Gear!

Taco Trucks: Patron Tacos

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park open, Water Slides, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

7/23 (Sunday, July 23rd) - Save Mart Sundays & Kids Run The Bases w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!!

First Pitch: 5:05pm

Opponent: Modesto Nuts

Promotion: Pregame Catch on the Field! Come join us for some catch before the game starts- From 4:05pm to 4:35pm!

Promotion: Save Mart Sundays w/ Kids Run The Bases Post-Game w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park open, Water Slides, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

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