CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes at Modesto

Published on June 25, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Nuts conclude their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm PT from John Thurman Field. Grizzlies RHP Jackson Cox and Nuts RHP Michael Morales are the probable starters. I have attached the roster/game notes. The link below has everything needed for tonight.

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

Fres-Notes:

ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Fresno Grizzlies snuck past the Modesto Nuts 5-4 Saturday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 15-4 in their last 19 contests and won their fourth straight road game (ties season-long), earning a series victory. Grizzlies starter Connor Staine relished the triumph after five strong innings of work. Staine allowed two runs (both sacrifice flies), on six hits and no walks while striking out six. Braxton Hyde and Davis Palermo combined for three resilient frames of relief, both yielding holds. Felix Ramires secured his first save of the year despite permitting an unearned run. Fresno infielder Skyler Messinger led the way, reaching base three times and scoring twice. Kody Huff and Ryan Ritter had big RBI with the latter notching a double, his 50th RBI of 2023.

MODESTO MINI FACTS: The Fresno Grizzlies and Modesto Nuts (Seattle Mariners Single-A affiliate) conclude their six-game series tonight at John Thurman Field. This is the second of five regular season series between the clubs in 2023 and the second meeting in Modesto. In three years, the Grizzlies have won 32 of the 60 matchups against the Nuts since the squads became a part of the same league for the first time since 1988. At that time, Modesto was affiliated with the Athletics and were named the A's, while the Grizzlies were known as the Fresno Suns, playing independently. Now, the Nuts are associated with the Seattle Mariners organization (affiliated with the Colorado Rockies prior to Mariners), while the Grizzlies are partnered with the Rockies. The two cities are 96 miles away from one another if you drive by car, following the CA 99 route. Fresno and Modesto are one hour and 32 minutes apart, if you drive non-stop. The halfway point between both cities is Planada, California.

PEREZ PALOOZA: The Grizzlies and Nuts have a combined six players with the last name Perez on their current rosters. Fresno has two, infielders Andy and Jean Perez. Modesto has four, pitchers Brayan and Marcelo, outfielder Miguel and infielder Milkar Perez. Milkar and Miguel had similar June 21 evenings, as both went 0-for-4 with a strikeout swinging in their first at-bat, a fly out to center in their second at-bat, a strikeout looking in their third at-bat and another fly out to center in their final at-bat. In the top of the fifth on June 21, every part of the frame had a Perez tagged to it. Ryan Ritter flew out to Miguel Perez, Andy Perez laced a double, Jamari Baylor grounded out to Milkar Perez and Skyler Messinger lined out to Miguel Perez. The pitcher in that inning: Brayan Perez. He took over for Marcelo Perez in the previous inning.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: The Grizzlies have won seven consecutive Sunday games dating back to April 30. In three of those seven wins, Fresno scored double digit runs. Righty Gabriel Barbosa has four of those seven wins and one save out of the bullpen.

RITTER THE HITTER: Grizzlies INF Ryan Ritter sits among the Top 10 of the California League Hitting Leaderboard in seven categories. Ritter ranks first in total bases (124), tied for first in homers (14), second in extra-base hits (30), second in RBI (50), second in slugging percentage (.554), second in OPS (.930) and tied for ninth in hits (63).

JUNE JOY: Grizzlies INF Skyler Messinger is batting .361/.467/.508/.975 over 18 games in the month of June. Messinger has crushed two homers (one walk-off), one triple and one double. He has recorded 15 RBI, 14 runs, 12 walks and four stolen bases (zero caught) in this span.

JACKSON COX GETS THE NOD: Tonight, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Jackson Cox. The 19-year-old is ranked as the Rockies #12 overall prospect on MLB.com after being selected in the 2nd round of the 2022 MLB draft. You can read more about the Toutle Lake HS product on Page 2 of the Game Notes and Page 22 of the Media Guide.

ROCKING AND ROLLING WITH RAMIRES: Grizzlies lefty Felix Ramires has been a bright spot in the bullpen this season. Ramires has appeared in 23 games, going 1-0 with eight holds, one save and a 0.55 ERA. In 33.0 innings, Ramires has allowed four runs (two earned) on 20 hits and 10 walks while striking out 37 (0.91 WHIP). Ramires has not permitted an earned run in his last 14 appearances (22.1 IP, 13 H, 2 R, 5 BB, 20 K). Lefties are 1-for-41 (.024; infield single, 0 walks) with 17 punchouts against Ramires this season. Ramires has not allowed an earned run over his 12 home outings as well (18.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 6 BB, 17 K). The sidearmer is in his sixth professional season after signing with the Rockies as an international free agent in 2017 out of the Dominican Republic.

SINGLE-SEASON SAVES RECORD WATCH: Grizzlies closer Zach Agnos has a California League-leading 13 saves this season, two shy of joining the franchise's Top 10 in single-season saves. Jean Machi (2012) and Heath Hembree (2012) each recorded 15 saves that season for 10th all-time.

COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 37% of their runs in innings 7-9 (138 runs of 372 total runs). The seventh inning has been the most productive for Fresno with 57 runs scoring.

CARDIAC BEARS: This season, 36 of the Grizzlies 68 games have ended in one or two-run affairs (53%). Fresno is 15-9 (10-4 at home) in one-run games and 7-5 (5-2 at home) in two-run contests. Overall, the Grizzlies are 22-14 in those games with a 15-6 record at home.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (7-5), Red (17-9), Black & Gold (3-5), Gray (6-8), Fresno Tacos (0-2), Lowriders de Fresno (Copa de la Diversion, 1-1), Fresno Growers (1-0), Fresno Tigers (1-0), Specialty Promo (2-0), Red Pants (2-0).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers:

JUNE 28, 2023 @ STOCKTON PORTS (OAKLAND ATHLETICS): BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (2-2, 4.37) vs. Stockton TBD

JUNE 29, 2023 @ STOCKTON PORTS (OAKLAND ATHLETICS): BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Albert Pacheco (2-1, 4.86) vs. Stockton TBD

JUNE 30, 2023 @ STOCKTON PORTS (OAKLAND ATHLETICS): BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (5-4, 3.72) vs. Stockton TBD

JULY 1, 2023 @ STOCKTON PORTS (OAKLAND ATHLETICS): BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno RHP Jordy Vargas (5-3, 4.17) vs. Stockton TBD

Transactions:

6/20: OF Robby Martin: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

6/20: OF Daniel Amaral (will wear #25): Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

Upcoming Promotions:

7/4 / Independence Day: + Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino and ABC30

7/7 / Health Care & First Responders Night: Presented by Central California Faculty Medical Group

+ Friday Night Fireworks

+ Community Outreach Night Presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

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