CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Rancho Cucamonga

August 6, 2023 - California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Quakes conclude their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies RHP Jake Madden (Fresno debut) and Quakes RHP Chris Campos 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 or https://www.1430espnfresno.com/

Tonight's Promotions:

8/6 (Sunday, August 6th) - Video Games Night, Presented by Dave and Busters, Save Mart Sundays & Kids Run The Bases w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!!

First Pitch: 5:05pm

Opponent: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

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

Promotion: Video Game Night, Presented by Dave and Busters! Special Character Appearances by Your Favorite Video Game Plumber!

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!

Fres-Notes:

GRIZZ ARE HOT: The Fresno Grizzlies (63-38, 27-8) vanquished the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-47, 15-20) 10-5 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 27-8 in the second half, 30-9 in their last 39 games and 40-12 in their last 52 contests. The Grizzlies enjoyed their fifth straight win against the Quakes and will look for their first 2023 series sweep tonight. Fresno is now 26-12 against the California League South Division (18-5 at home) and have won five consecutive contests to open August. The Grizzlies offense recorded 10 runs on 12 hits with a team season-high seven of them landing for extra-bases (all different players). Eight of the nine Grizzlies batters provided a hit and four of the starters relished a home run (Skyler Messinger, Parker Kelly, Jesus Bugarin and EJ Andrews Jr.). Seven of the nine Grizzlies batters recorded at least one RBI and at least one run. Over the past nine games, the Grizzlies rotation has tossed 51.2 innings, allowing 13 earned runs (2.26 ERA) on 39 hits, 12 walks and 68 strikeouts (7-0 record). In the current series (five games), the Grizzlies rotation has tossed 27.2 frames, giving up four runs, on 14 hits and eight walks while fanning 43 batters (1.30 ERA). Overall, Fresno pitching has struck out a combined 69 batters in the current series.

TIME TO SHAKE THE QUAKES: The Fresno Grizzlies and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers Single-A affiliate) conclude their six-game series tonight at Chukchansi Park. This is the last of two 2023 regular season series between the clubs and the first meeting in Fresno. The Quakes started playing in Rancho Cucamonga in 1993 after relocating from San Bernardino. The team moved into the "Epicenter" on April 1, 1993. The Quakes played their first game at the stadium on April 8 against the High Desert Mavericks, winning 7-3. The Quakes continued to play their home games at the stadium, now renamed LoanMart Field. After being an affiliate of the San Diego Padres for the first eight years in Rancho Cucamonga, the team swapped affiliations with the Lake Elsinore Storm, beginning in the 2001 season. For the next 10 seasons, the Quakes were affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels. After that season, the Quakes once again changed affiliations, joining the Dodgers' system. They have been associated with the Dodgers since 2011, where many Dodgers stars go for rehab assignments.

FRANZEN CONTINUES THE STARTER DOMINATION: Grizzlies southpaw Caleb Franzen tied his career-high with six remarkable innings of work Friday night. Franzen allowed his lone run and all three hits to leadoff hitter Wilman Diaz. He did not issue a walk and punched out eight, one shy of his professional-best.

STAINE STYMIES IN START: Grizzlies righty Connor Staine (8-4) earned the win Thursday night after five scoreless innings of work. Staine permitted a pair of hits and one hit-by-pitch while tying his career-high with seven strikeouts. He allowed both of his hits in the fourth with one out. Staine has now received a winning decision in five straight starts and six of his last seven outings.

ALBRIGHT, ALBRIGHT, ALBRIGHT...: Grizzlies lefty Mason Albright (10-4, win) was magnificent in his Rockies and Grizzlies debut Wednesday evening versus Rancho Cucamonga. After being traded from the Angels last Sunday, Albright left a great first impression on Growlifornia. Albright tossed five scoreless innings, allowing a pair of hits and walks while fanning nine. He struck out the side in the first and did not permit his first hit until one out in the fifth.

PROSECKY IS PUZZLING: Grizzlies southpaw Michael Prosecky (9-5) earned the win Tuesday night versus Rancho Cucamonga after tying his career-high with six scoreless innings. Prosecky allowed two hits and a pair of walks while fanning a professional-best 11. His 11 strikeouts were the most by a Grizzlies pitcher this season. Prosecky is now 4-0 over his last four starts with a 0.42 ERA. In six outings against the California League South Division, he is 4-1 with a 0.80 ERA. Prosecky has tossed 11 shutout frames against Rancho Cucamonga this year (2 starts; 6 H, 4 BB, 16 K).

GRIZZLIES PLAYING MADDEN: Tonight, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Jake Madden, who makes his Fresno debut. The 21-year-old was traded from the Angels to the Rockies on July 30, 2023. You can read more about Madden on Page 2 of the Game Notes.

SINGLE-SEASON SAVES RECORD WATCH: Grizzlies closer Zach Agnos has a Minor League-leading 21 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 29 games this season, spanning 35 innings. In that stretch, he has issued three walks while striking out 48. Skipper has gone 15 straight outings (16.2 frames) without recording a walk (June 7 vs. Lake Elsinore).

EJ AND THE SB: Grizzlies' outfielder EJ Andrews Jr. has stolen 10 bases this season, one in 10 different games. Fresno is 10-0 when Andrews Jr. swipes a base with all 10 games ending within five runs. Four of those 10 games have ended with one-run Fresno wins.

COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 35% of their runs in innings 7-9 (202 runs of 578 total runs).

CARDIAC BEARS: This season, 49 of the Grizzlies 101 games have ended in one or two-run affairs (49%). Fresno is 21-13 (16-6 at home) in one-run games and 10-5 (6-2 at home) in two-run contests. Overall, the Grizzlies are 31-18 in those games with a 22-8 record at home.

MAYBE WE DON'T WANT THE PITCH CLOCK: The Grizzlies are 20-7 this season when a game lasts longer than 2 hours and 40 minutes. Fresno is also 17-2 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 23 minutes (Down East Wood Ducks, Single-A, Texas Rangers, 2 hours and 21 minutes).

SERIOUS ABOUT SERIES: The Grizzlies have not lost a series since May 29-June 4 at San Jose. Fresno has won eight series and tied one series in that stretch (nine series overall).

BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES: The Grizzlies have not lost back-to-back games since May 29-June 2 at San Jose, spanning 52 games. They lost four in a row from May 29-June 2 and have went 40-12 since.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (9-7), Red (25-12), Black & Gold (5-6), Gray (14-9), 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 8, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 6:30 PM PT

Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (9-5, 3.06) vs. San Jose LHP Nomar Medina (4-5, 5.06)

AUGUST 9, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 1:00 PM PT

Fresno LHP Mason Albright (10-4, 3.40; 1-0, 0.00) vs. San Jose RHP Mauricio Estrella (0-1, 5.40)

AUGUST 10, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 6:30 PM PT

Fresno RHP Connor Staine (8-4, 4.82) vs. San Jose RHP Gerelmi Maldonado (1-1, 4.71)

AUGUST 11, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 7:00 PM PT

Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (3-3, 4.45) vs. San Jose RHP Manuel Mercedes (2-5, 3.61)

Transactions:

8/1: RHP Jake Madden: Assigned to Fresno following trade with LAA

8/1: LHP Mason Albright: Assigned to Fresno following trade with LAA

8/1: RHP Anderson Pilar: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

7/25: INF Jamari Baylor: Assigned to High-A Spokane from Fresno

7/25: INF Luis Mendez: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

7/25: RHP Robinson Hernandez: Assigned to Fresno from ACL Rockies

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