CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes at Modesto

Published on August 15, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Nuts start a six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm PT from John Thurman Field. The Grizzlies hold a five-game lead over the Modesto Nuts in the second half standings with 24 contests to go (12 vs. one another).Grizzlies RHP Gabriel Barbosa and Nuts RHP Riley Davis 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:

HAPPY 23RD BIRTHDAY TO RHP ZACH AGNOS!

HIP HIP JORGE ON SUNDAY: The Fresno Grizzlies (65-43, 29-13) outlasted the San Jose Giants (60-48, 20-22) 8-5 Sunday evening from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies improved to 29-13 (.690) in the second half, 32-14 (.696) in their last 46 games and 42-17 (.712) in their last 59 contests. Fresno won the regular season series 14-13 over San Jose despite dropping four of the final six games to their divisional rival. The Grizzlies hold a five-game lead over the Modesto Nuts in the second half standings with 24 contests to go (12 vs. one another). Every batter for Fresno reached base in some capacity, with the lineup producing 10 total hits. Rockies #7 overall prospect Dyan Jorge led the way with a career-night. Jorge recorded a professional-best four hits, including a hustle double in the first. He added three RBI and two runs (one wild pitch) to pad the stats. Two of Jorge's three RBI came with two outs in the top of the second, a crucial turning point early. The Cuban native finished the series with 10 hits and two walks. Skyler Messinger hammered his 15th homer of the season, a solo shot in the third. Jean Perez drew a bases-loaded walk in the second and Jake Snider laced his ninth triple of 2023. The Grizzlies plated two insurance runs in the ninth thanks to three Giants errors.

MODESTO MINI FACTS: The Fresno Grizzlies and Modesto Nuts (Seattle Mariners Single-A affiliate) start a six-game series tonight at John Thurman Field. This is the fourth of five regular season series between the clubs in 2023 and the third meeting in Modesto. In three years, the Grizzlies have won 36 of the 67 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.

PITCHING REIGNS SUPREME: Fresno and Modesto have a plethora of pitchers all over the California League leaderboard. There are six current or former Fresno and Modesto pitchers ranked in the top-10 in qualified ERA. Grizzlies LHP Michael Prosecky ranks first at 3.06, former LHP Mason Albright sits second at 3.40 and LHP Caleb Franzen ranks sixth at 4.61. Nuts RHP Tyler Cleveland sits third at 3.81, RHP Michael Morales ranks fifth at 4.44 and RHP Shaddon Peavyhouse sits eighth at 5.11. There are six current or former Fresno and Modesto pitchers ranked in the top-5 in wins. Grizzlies' Albright is second with 10 wins, Prosecky is third with nine wins, Connor Staine is fourth with eight wins and Gabriel Barbosa is tied for fifth with seven wins. Nuts' Cleveland leads the league with 11 wins and Peavyhouse is tied for fifth with seven wins. There are six current or former Fresno and Modesto pitchers ranked in the top-10 in innings pitched. Modesto has the top-3 pichers in innings pitched. Cleveland ranks first at 113.1, Peavyhouse ranks second at 111.0 and Morales sits third at 95.1. Fresno's Franzen ranks fourth at 91.2, Prosecky sits sixth at 88.1 and Albright is ninth at 84.2. Other categories the teams rank in include strikeouts (5 combined players), batting average against (6 combined players, including top-5), WHIP (6 combined players) and winning percentage (top-6).

TORRES CRACKS THE NUTS: Grizzlies reliever Carlos Torres has appeared in six games against Modesto this season. He is 2-0 with one hold and a 0.00 ERA. Over 12 scoreless innings, Torres has allowed seven hits and three walks while fanning 12.

BARBOSA ON THE BUMP: Tonight, 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 (199.1 IP, 34 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 Minor League-leading 23 saves this season, putting him fifth all-time (passing Marc Kroon, 2011) in the franchise's Top 10 single-season saves. Up next for Agnos are Jeff Darwin (1998) and Manny Aybar (2002), who are tied for third with 24 saves.

SKIPPING ON WALKS: Grizzlies lefty Carson Skipper has appeared in 31 games this season, spanning 37.2 innings. In that stretch, he has issued three walks while striking out 50. Skipper has gone 17 straight outings (19.1 frames) without recording a walk (June 7 vs. Lake Elsinore).

EJ AND THE SB: Grizzlies' outfielder EJ Andrews Jr. has stolen 11 bases this season, one in 11 different games. Fresno improved to 11-0 when Andrews Jr. swipes a base, with all 11 games ending within five runs.

CARDIAC BEARS: This season, 51 of the Grizzlies 108 games have ended in one or two-run affairs (47%). Fresno is 21-13 (16-6 at home) in one-run games and 11-6 (6-2 at home) in two-run contests. Overall, the Grizzlies are 32-19 in those games with a 22-8 record at home.

COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 34% of their runs in innings 7-9 (209 runs of 607 total runs).

MAYBE WE DON'T WANT THE PITCH CLOCK: The Grizzlies are 20-9 this season when a game lasts longer than 2 hours and 40 minutes. Fresno is also 17-3 when a game lasts longer than 2 hours and 46 minutes. The Grizzlies are 7-0 this season when a game lasts longer than 3 hours. What's funny, Fresno has the second fastest average home, 9-inning, time of game in all of baseball at 2 hours and 24 minutes (Down East Wood Ducks, Single-A, Texas Rangers, 2 hours and 20 minutes).

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (9-7), Red (25-14), Black & Gold (5-7), Gray (16-11), Fresno Tacos (1-2), Lowriders de Fresno (Copa de la Diversion, 2-1), Fresno Growers (1-0), Fresno Tigers (1-0), Specialty Promo (5-1), Red Pants (2-0).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers:

AUGUST 16, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (9-6, 3.06) vs. Modesto RHP Marcelo Perez (3-4, 3.45)

AUGUST 17, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno RHP Connor Staine (8-4, 4.98) vs. Modesto RHP Tyler Cleveland (11-5, 3.81)

AUGUST 18, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (3-4, 4.61) vs. Modesto RHP Darren Bowen (2-2, 3.94)

AUGUST 19, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 6:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Albert Pacheco (5-2, 4.37) vs. Modesto RHP Shaddon Peavyhouse (7-4, 5.11)

Transactions:

8/15: C/SS/CF Cole Carrigg: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

8/15: INF Kyle Karros: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

8/15: C Jesus Ordonez: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

8/8: LHP Gabriel Rodriguez: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

8/8: INF Parker Kelly: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

8/8: LHP Mason Albright: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

Check out the Fresno Grizzlies Statistics

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