Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Lake Elsinore
Published on June 7, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
The Grizzlies and Storm continue their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6:50 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies LHP Albert Pacheco (Fresno debut) and Storm LHP Jagger Haynes are the probable starters. I have attached the roster/game notes. The link below has everything needed for tonight.
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Tonight's Promotions:
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!
Fres-Notes:
WEATHERING THE STORM: The Grizzlies rallied past the Lake Elsinore Storm 6-5 Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno scored five runs in their final two innings to enjoy their ninth comeback claws win in the seventh inning or later. Grizzlies newcomer Jamari Baylor blasted a pinch-hit three-run homer in his first at-bat with the team and later added a go-ahead bases-loaded walk. Baylor's four RBI were tied for the most by a Grizzlies batter in 2023 and his pinch-hit wallop was the first Fresno pinch-hit big fly since Zach Kokoska's walk-off shot on May 17, 2022 versus Rancho Cucamonga. Kody Huff concluded his evening going 4-for-4 with four singles. Huff is the only Fresno batter to notch four and five hits in a single game this year. Braxton Hyde earned the win on his 22nd birthday after a great relief appearance.
GRIZZLIES VS. STORM: The Fresno Grizzlies and Lake Elsinore Storm (San Diego Padres Single-A affiliate) continue their six-game series tonight at Chukchansi Park. This is the first of two series (nine total games) between the clubs in 2023 and the only series in Fresno. 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 seven of the Padres Top 30 prospects on their roster according to MLB.com. They include C Ethan Salas (#3), OF Samuel Zavala (#4), LHP Robby Snelling (#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. Salas clobbered his first professional homer on June 6th, a two-run blast to right-center field in the seventh.
PACHECO PITCHES: Tonight, the Grizzlies hand the ball to lefty Albert Pacheco for the first time. The 20-year-old signed as an international free agent by the Rockies in 2019. You can read more about Pacheco on Page 2 of the Game Notes and Page 47 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 16 games, going 1-0 with five holds and a 0.82 ERA. In 22 innings, Ramires has allowed two runs (both earned) on 13 hits and nine walks while striking out 25. Lefties are 1-for-21 (.048; infield single) with 10 punchouts against Ramires this season. Ramires has not permitted a run in his last seven appearances (11.1 IP, 6 H, 4 BB, 8 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.
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.
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 (12), fourth in slugging percentage (.509), tied for fourth in extra-base hits (20), sixth in total bases (88), tied for sixth in RBI (34) and ninth in OPS (.870).
SENDING A MESSINGER AT THE PLATE: Grizzlies INF Skyler Messinger has yielded eight singles over his last four games, which includes three multi-hit contests. He is currently riding a personal-best five-game hit streak (9-for-17, .529), which includes nine singles, three RBI, two runs and three walks (all in the month of June). Messinger has reached base safely in 14 consecutive games dating back to May 19 at Modesto (15-for-42, .357).
SUNDAY FUNDAY: The Grizzlies have won five consecutive Sunday games dating back to April 30. In three of those five wins, Fresno scored double digit runs.
MAYBE WE DON'T WANT THE PITCH CLOCK: This season, the Grizzlies average the fastest 9-inning time of game in the California League at 2 hours and 24 minutes, which is six minutes faster than the next team (Inland Empire). But, Fresno is 8-2 when a game lasts longer than 2 hours and 40 minutes (4-0 at home). Tuesday night versus Lake Elsinore, the Grizzlies beat the Storm 6-5 in 2 hours and 49 minutes, helping the stat.
COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 41% of their runs in innings 7-9 (111 runs of 273 total runs). The eighth inning has been the most productive for Fresno with 44 runs scoring.
WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (4-4), Red (10-9), Black & Gold (2-4), Gray (6-7), 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 8, 2023 VS. LAKE ELSINORE STORM (SAN DIEGO PADRES): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT
Lake Elsinore LHP Robby Snelling (4-0, 1.23) vs. Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (3-3, 4.97)
JUNE 9, 2023 VS. LAKE ELSINORE STORM (SAN DIEGO PADRES): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT
Lake Elsinore RHP Henry Baez (3-1, 4.72) vs. Fresno RHP Jordy Vargas (4-3, 3.74)
JUNE 10, 2023 VS. LAKE ELSINORE STORM (SAN DIEGO PADRES): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT
Lake Elsinore RHP Henry Williams (0-1, 2.45) vs. Fresno RHP Connor Staine (2-3, 6.69)
JUNE 11, 2023 VS. LAKE ELSINORE STORM (SAN DIEGO PADRES): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 5:05 PM PT
Lake Elsinore RHP Miguel Mendez (0-0, 3.00) vs. Fresno RHP Jackson Cox (1-0, 8.79)
Transactions:
6/6: INF Jamari Baylor (#2): Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies
6/6: INF Luis Mendez: Assigned to ACL Rockies from Fresno
6/7: LHP Albert Pacheco (#17): Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies
6/7: RHP Blake Adams: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno
Upcoming Promotions:
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!
6/11 (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!
6/13 (Tuesday, June 13th) - $2 for Tuesdays presented by Toyota
First Pitch: 6:50pm
Opponent: Inland Empire 66ers
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!
California League Stories from June 7, 2023
- Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Lake Elsinore - Fresno Grizzlies
- May 30 to June 4th Lake Elsinore Storm Homestand Recap Presented by Beatbox Beverages - Lake Elsinore Storm
- Walks Too Much as Ports Drop Opener against 66ers - Stockton Ports
- Giants Escape With 11-Inning Victory To Open Visalia Series - San Jose Giants
- Baylor's Blast and Late Walks Help Grizzlies Weather the Storm 6-5 - Fresno Grizzlies
- Quakes Drop Series-Opener in Modesto - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
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