CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Inland Empire

Published on June 18, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and 66ers conclude their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies RHP Jackson Cox and 66ers RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks 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

Tonight's Promotions:

6/18 (Sunday, June 18th) - Father's Day - Beards are Beautiful!

First Pitch: 5:05pm

Opponent: Inland Empire 66ers

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

Promotion: Father's Day - Beards are Beautiful! Enjoy Baseball and Flaunt Your Best Beard!

Promotion: Save Mart Sundays, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!

Food Promotion: Father's Day Burger Special - Whiskey Glazed Burger with Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon

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

Fres-Notes:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: Tonight, the Fresno Grizzlies celebrate Father's Day (Beards are Beautiful) at Chukchansi Park. The evening starts with Pregame Catch on the Field from 4:05pm to 4:35pm. During the game, fans have the opportunity to try a Father's Day Burger Special (Whiskey Glazed Burger with Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon and more). Of course, the night wouldn't be complete without everyone running the bases post-game with free ice cream from Producers Dairy. It is a Save Mart Sunday as well. Happy Father's Day!

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

INFO ABOUT INLAND EMPIRE: The Fresno Grizzlies and Inland Empire 66ers (Los Angeles Angels Single-A affiliate) conclude their six-game series tonight at Chukchansi Park. This is the first of two regular season series between the clubs in 2023 and the first ever meeting in Fresno. Over the last two years, both at Inland Empire, the squads split the two series, with the Grizzlies winning the first three games and the 66ers winning the last three games. The 66ers are the current affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and have been a part of the Angels system since 2011. Prior to teaming up with the Angels, the 66ers had ties to the Los Angeles Dodgers (1995-2000) and Seattle Mariners (1987-1994, 2001-2006) organizations. They were also the former Fresno Giants/Fresno Cardinals franchise. The 66ers are named after the historic U.S. Route 66 that runs through San Bernardino. Prior to the name change, the 66ers were known as the San Bernardino Stampede (1996-2002) and San Bernardino Spirit (1987-1995). The mascot for Inland Empire is Bernie, who is one of the only talking mascots in all of professional baseball. Bernie has been apart of the organization since 1999. The 66ers play at San Manuel Stadium and are owned by Elmore Sports Group.

RITTER THE HITTER: Grizzlies INF Ryan Ritter sits among the Top 10 of the California League Hitting Leaderboard in six categories. Ritter ranks tied for first in homers (14), second in extra-base hits (28), second in total bases (113), second in RBI (43), third in slugging percentage (.559) and third in OPS (.936).

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 20 games, going 1-0 with seven holds and a 0.64 ERA. In 28.0 innings, Ramires has allowed two runs (both earned) on 15 hits and nine walks while striking out 32. Ramires has not permitted a run in his last 11 appearances (17.1 IP, 8 H, 4 BB, 15 K). Lefties are 1-for-33 (.030; infield single) with 15 punchouts against Ramires this season. Ramires has not allowed a run over his 11 home outings as well (15.0 IP, 7 H, 5 BB, 15 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 12 saves this season, three 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 (122 runs of 327 total runs). The seventh inning has been the most productive for Fresno with 50 runs scoring. That is followed by the eighth inning with 44 runs crossing the plate.

CARDIAC BEARS: This season, 33 of the Grizzlies 62 games have ended in one or two-run affairs. Fresno is 12-9 (9-4 at home) in one-run games and 7-5 (5-2 at home) in two-run contests. Overall, the Grizzlies are 19-14 in those games with a 14-6 record at home.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (7-5), Red (13-9), Black & Gold (2-5), Gray (6-7), 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 20, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (2-1, 4.09) vs. Modesto TBD

JUNE 21, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Albert Pacheco (1-1, 7.45) vs. Modesto TBD

JUNE 22, 2023 @ MODESTO NUTS (SEATTLE MARINERS): JOHN THURMAN FIELD - 7:05 PM PT

Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (4-4, 3.99) vs. Modesto TBD

Transactions:

6/14: LHP Gabriel Rodriguez: Reinstated from the Fresno development list and transferred to the Arizona Complex League roster

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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