Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Modesto
June 26, 2022 - California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
The Grizzlies and Nuts conclude their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies LHP Mason Green and Nuts RHP Jordan Jackson are the probable starters. I have attached the roster/game notes.
Tonight's promotion:
6/26 (Sunday, June 26th) - Save Mart Sundays + Pre-Game Catch on the Field + Kids Run The Bases + FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!
First Pitch: 5:05pm
Opponent: Modesto Nuts
Promotion: Save Mart Sundays w/ pre-game catch on the field (4:05pm-4:35pm) Kids Run The Bases Post-Game w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!
PLAYOFF BOUND IN THE "GROWL"IFORNIA LEAGUE: For the second straight season, the Fresno Grizzlies are headed back to the playoffs after a 4-2 win over the Modesto Nuts Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. Over those two years, Fresno has clinched both times against Modesto. The Grizzlies claimed the California League Northern Division and the best first half record among the eight teams (41-25). This is the first time in Grizzlies history that the team has made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The last time Fresno baseball made it to the postseason in back-to-back years were the Fresno Cardinals in 1955-1956. With the California League being split into two halves, the Grizzlies will not know their playoff opponent until the second half ends on September 11th. If the Grizzlies were to also win the second half, the team with the next best record in the Northern Division will play Fresno in the playoffs. The first (Grizzlies, Northern and Lake Elsinore Storm, Southern) and second half (to be determined) division winners will meet in a best-of-three game series. The winners of those series will meet for a best-of-three championship series. Similar to 2021, each Monday will be a day off in the league except for July 4th. All but two series will be six-game series this season. The break for players and coaches will be four days long from July 18th to July 21st.
MODESTO MINI FACTS: The Fresno Grizzlies and Modesto Nuts (Seattle Mariners Single-A affiliate) conclude their six-game series tonight at Chukchansi Park. This is the third series between the clubs in 2022 and the second meeting in Fresno. Last season, the Grizzlies won 11 of their 19 matchups against the Nuts, but went 6-6 at Chukchansi Park. In 2021, the squads became 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 and were independent. 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.
GREEN GOES FOR THE GRIZZLIES: Tonight's scheduled starter is lefty Mason Green, a 23-year old from Lenexa, Kansas. Currently, Green ranks first in the California League in ERA (3.06), third in batting average (.238), tied for fourth in wins (five), tied for fourth in WHIP (1.30) and sixth in innings pitched (61.2) among qualified pitchers. Green was selected by the Rockies in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft out of the University of Central Missouri, a Division II college. In Green's last collegiate season, he started all 18 games on the bump, going an outrageous 16-0, finishing his college career without a loss (27-0). Green had one complete game shutout and pitched 104.2 frames. He also struck out 123 batters and walked 26, becoming just the sixth Central Missouri Mule to ever reach 100 strikeouts in a single-season. Read more about Green on Page 2.
BEST FOR LAST: Last night, nine-hole hitter Trevor Boone went 1-for-3 with a walk and run. This season, eight different Fresno hitters have batted ninth and have all shown success at the dish. They have combined to hit a Single-A best .279 (tied for fourth in MiLB) with 11 homers. Those eight batters have also managed a Minor League best .507 slugging percentage (.31 points higher than 2nd place) and .875 OPS (.26 points higher).
NEW RULES IN 2022: Major League Baseball announced in March that experimental rules will expand in the California League for the 2022 season. The following rules include the return of the pitch clock and pickoff limits. Pitchers must deliver a pitch within 14 seconds with the bases empty and 18 seconds with runners on base. Hitters must be in the batter's box and be alert to the pitcher with nine seconds left. Pitchers will also be limited to two pickoff attempts or step-offs per plate appearance; any more without retiring the baserunner will effectively function as a balk. The league also added larger bases, increasing the size from 15 to 18 inches, a rule in place at Triple-A during the 2021 season. The increase is aimed to provide more room for players to operate around the bases, while modestly shrinking the distance between bases themselves. Additionally, the larger bases are composed of material that is expected to perform better in wetter conditions. Finally, teams must have a minimum of four defensive players on the infield when a pitch is delivered, with at least two infielders on either side of second base. The penalty for violation is an automatic ball, but if the hitter swings and gets a better outcome, the offensive team can take that. Goal is to increase batting average on balls in play.
WEAR THE BEAR: Red (10-10), Beige (7-3), Black & Gold (8-1), Gray (14-10), Specialty Promo (1-2), Fresno Tacos (0-0), Lowriders de Fresno (Copa de la Diversion, 0-0), Fresno Growers (1-0), Fresno Tigers (0-1), Red Pants (2-2).
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