CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes at San Jose

Published on June 2, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Giants continue their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT from Excite Ballpark. Grizzlies RHP Jordy Vargas and Giants RHP Gerelmi Maldonado 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:

GIANT AMOUNT OF MATCHUPS: The Fresno Grizzlies and San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants Single-A affiliate) continue their six-game series tonight at Excite Ballpark. This is the third of five series between the clubs in 2023 and the second of three sets in San Jose. Last season, the Grizzlies won 17 of the 30 meetings between the clubs and swept the Giants in the Divisional Series 2-0. Overall, Fresno is 38-34 (5-7 in 2023) in the regular season and 2-3 in the playoffs against San Jose since the Grizzlies joined the California League.

FROM FRIEND TO FOE: The San Jose Giants have a few names on their coaching staff that the Central Valley may recognize. Giants pitching coach Dan Runzler was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 9th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He played for the Grizzlies from 2009-14, appearing in 144 games. Runzler pitched in the majors for parts of five seasons (Giants 2009-12, Pirates 2017) before playing overseas and independent ball. Over 97 big league games, he logged a 4-2 record with a 3.89 ERA over 76.1 innings. Another staff member fans may remember is Giants hitting coach Travis Ishikawa. The Giants selected Ishikawa in the 21st round of the 2002 MLB Draft out of Federal Way HS in Washington. Ishikawa played eight MLB seasons starting in 2006 and ending in 2015 with time spent in San Francisco (2006, 2008-10, 2014-15), Milwaukee (2012), Baltimore (2013), New York AL (2013) and Pittsburgh (2014-15). Ishikawa wore a Grizzlies uniform in 2008, 2011 and 2014, playing in 175 games. The final coach fans may remember is Giants Fundamental Coach Ydwin Villegas. The always smiling infielder played for the Grizzlies from 2011-14, appearing in 95 games. Villegas batted .208 and had a .962 fielding percentage.

VARGAS GETS THE NOD: Tonight, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Jordy Vargas. The 19-year-old is ranked as the Rockies #11 overall prospect on MLB.com and is considered to have the Best Curveball in the Colorado system according to Baseball America. You can read more about the Dominican native on Page 2 of the Game Notes and Page 67 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 15 games, going 1-0 with four holds and a 0.90 ERA. In 20 innings, Ramires has allowed two runs (both earned) on 12 hits and nine walks while striking out 22. Lefties are 0-for-18 with nine punchouts against Ramires this season. Ramires has not permitted a run in his last six appearances (9.1 IP, 5 H, 4 BB, 5 K). Over his past two games, Ramires has yielded three double plays in 5.1 scoreless frames (season-highs). 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.

CAR"SO"N S"K"IPPER: Grizzlies southpaw Carson Skipper has been a strikeout machine over the past month. Skipper has made nine relief appearances spanning from April 25 to June 1. In that stretch, he has struck out 20 batters over 12 innings of work. He has fanned multiple batters in six of his last seven outings and seven of his last nine contests. Skipper was an 11th round draft pick by the Rockies in 2022 out of Auburn University.

THE ROAD TO OMAHA: The field of 64 teams competing for the 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship (College World Series) was announced earlier this week by the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. The 2023 Grizzlies will be highly invested in the tournament with 10 current players having their alma maters/team they were drafted from in the 64-team field. If you took every player who donned a 2023 Grizzlies jersey, you would have 12 total players who would have a stake in this year's CWS.

COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 40% of their runs in innings 7-9 (101 runs of 254 total runs). The eighth inning has been the most productive for Fresno with 41 runs scoring.

RITTER THE HITTER: Grizzlies INF Ryan Ritter sits among the Top 10 of the California League Hitting Leaderboard in six categories. Ritter ranks third in homers (11), tied for third in extra-base hits (19), fourth in slugging percentage (.522), sixth in total bases (82), tied for sixth in RBI (33) and tied for sixth in OPS (.898). In the month of May, Ritter batted .286/.367/.512/.879 over 21 games. He recorded five homers, four doubles, 20 RBI, 16 runs and 10 walks.

MAY WAS FUN FOR BUGARIN: In the month of May, Grizzlies center fielder Jesus Bugarin batted .303 (30-for-99) over 23 games. Bugarin recorded four extra-base hits (one homer, two triples and one double), scored 14 runs and drove in 12 RBI. He has also swiped four bases and was not caught in the month of May.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (3-4), Red (9-8), Black & Gold (2-4), Gray (5-7), Fresno Tacos (0-1), Lowriders de Fresno (Copa de la Diversion, 1-1), Fresno Growers (1-0), Fresno Tigers (0-0), Specialty Promo (2-0), Red Pants (2-0).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers:

JUNE 3, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 6:00 PM PT

Fresno RHP Connor Staine (2-3, 6.96) vs. San Jose RHP Miguel Yajure (REHAB, 0-0, 6.00)

JUNE 4, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 5:00 PM PT

Fresno RHP Jackson Cox (1-0, 10.32) vs. San Jose LHP Hayden Wynja (3-0, 4.50)

Transactions:

N/A

Upcoming Promotions:

6/6 (Tuesday, June 6th) - $2 for Tuesdays presented by Toyota

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Lake Elsinore Storm

Promotion: $2 for Tuesdays presented by Toyota! 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!

6/7 (Wednesday, June 7th) - What A Deal Wednesday, presented by Island Waterpark

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Lake Elsinore Storm

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!

6/8 (Thursday, June 8th) - Tioga Thursdays

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Lake Elsinore Storm

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

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

6/9 (Friday, June 9th) - Princess & Pirates Night, Presented by EXPO Events and Friday Night Fireworks!

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Lake Elsinore Storm

Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks

Promotion: Princess & Pirates Night - Guest Character Appearances from your Favorite Princess and Pirate. 12 and younger that dress up get in free.

Taco Trucks: Patron Tacos

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

6/10 (Saturday, June 10th) - Pajama Jam

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Lake Elsinore Storm

Promotion: Pajama Jam - Wear Your Pajamas to the Ballpark! 12 and younger that dress in pajamas get in free.

Food Promotions: Breakfast Burritos at El Patron, Mimosas & Bloody Mary's in Kodiak Club/Fresno Social, Chicken & Waffle Helmet in Concession Stands 3 & 4!

Taco Trucks: Patron Tacos

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

5/11 (Sunday, June 11th) - Parkers Birthday, Presented by Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau!

Starting this Sunday - Pregame Catch on the field returns (4:05pm to 4:35pm)!

First Pitch: 5:05pm

Opponent: Lake Elsinore Storm

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

Promotion: Parkers Birthday - Celebrate Parkers Birthday with Additional Mascots and Activities! Presented by Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau!

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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