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Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Stockton

April 15, 2023 - California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Ports continue their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6:50 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies RHP Connor Staine and Ports LHP James Gonzalez 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 promotion:

Saturday, April 15 at 6:50 pm:

+ Valley Tribute Jersey Giveaway (first 1,500 fans)

Presented by Healthy Fresno County

+ Special Appearance - The Zooperstars

VALLEY TRIBUTE JERSEY: Tonight, the Fresno Grizzlies have a Valley Tribute Jersey Giveaway for the first 1,500 fans in the ballpark. The jersey giveaway is presented by Healthy Fresno County. Also tonight, The Zooperstars will make a special appearance at Chukchansi Park.

ABOUT LAST NIGHT: The Grizzlies defeated the Ports 6-3 Friday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno fell behind 2-0 in the first before making their move. Skyler Messinger blasted a three-run homer to center in the second, his first professional longball. Kody Huff followed suit in the fifth with a two-run shot to left. It was his first professional wallop as well. Both teams added a late run apiece as well. Jordy Vargas allowed two early runs before striking out eight over four innings of work. Tyler Hoffman earned the win after two scoreless frames, fanning three. Zach Agnos secured his second save with a perfect ninth.

BEAR BATS: The Grizzlies lead all of Minor League Baseball with a .312 batting average through seven games. A big reason for the success comes from outfielder Jake Snider. The University of Louisville product is tied for seventh with a .500 batting average (11-for-22). Former Grizzlies catcher Braxton Fulford leads Minor League Baseball with a .556 batting average at Spokane. Sterlin Thompson, another 2022 Grizzlies player is third in the league with a .533 batting average.

STAINE STARTS AGAINST STOCKTON: Tonight, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Connor Staine. The 22-year-old is ranked as the Rockies #29 overall prospect on MLB.com and is considered to be an intriguing pitcher. You can read more about the UCF product on Page 2 of the Game Notes and Page 63 of the Media Guide.

SOLIZ AND STAFF: Steve Soliz became the 13th Field Manager in Fresno Grizzlies history on January 13, 2023. Soliz, who was the Grizzlies Bench Coach in 2022 and the Development Supervisor in 2021, took the reins from Robinson Cancel, who led Fresno to back-to-back California League Championship appearances. Reprising their roles for the 2023 season are Pitching Coach Mark Brewer and Athletic Trainer Justin Wilson. The new staff members are Grizzlies' Bench Coach Cesar Galvez, Hitting Coach Trevor Burmeister and Physical Performance Coach Jeremiah Stewart.

STOCK-PILING SOME STATS: The Grizzlies and Ports (Oakland Athletics Single-A affiliate) continue their six-game series tonight at Chukchansi Park. This is the first of five series between the clubs in 2023 and the first of three sets in Fresno. The Grizzlies are 45-13 (2-2 this year) all-time against the Ports with a 22-2 record at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton. Last season, Fresno went 26-4 against Stockton with a +123 run differential (239-116). Those 26 wins broke the team record for the most victories against an opponent in a single season.

SUP"PORT" STAFF: The Ports coaching staff have a few names listed that Grizzlies fans may recognize. The first is hitting coach Kevin Kouzmanoff, who played seven MLB seasons and played against Fresno from 2011-2014. The Ports are managed by former MLB infielder Gregorio Petit, who played 197 big league games. Petit played in the Pacific Coast League from 2007-10, 2013-14 and 2016 for four different squads. Finally, Stockton broadcaster Alex Jensen coached former Grizzlies righty Cullen Kafka when he played JV baseball at De La Salle High School.

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

APRIL 16, 2023 VS. STOCKTON PORTS (OAKLAND ATHLETICS): CHUKCHANSI PARK- 1:05 PM PT

Stockton RHP Dheygler Gimenez (0-0, 2.08) vs. Fresno RHP Gabriel Barbosa (0-1, 7.71)

APRIL 18, 2023 @ RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES (LOS ANGELES DODGERS): LOANMART FIELD- 11:00 AM PT

Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (0-1, 6.75) vs. Rancho Cucamonga RHP Payton Martin (0-0, 0.00)

APRIL 19, 2023 @ RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES (LOS ANGELES DODGERS): LOANMART FIELD- 6:30 PM PT

Fresno RHP Blake Adams (1-0, 3.60) vs. Rancho Cucamonga LHP Maddux Bruns (0-0, 0.00)

APRIL 20, 2023 @ RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES (LOS ANGELES DODGERS): LOANMART FIELD- 6:30 PM PT

Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (0-0, 6.00) vs. Rancho Cucamonga RHP Peter Huebeck (0-1, 6.00)

Upcoming promotions:

Sunday, April 16 at 1:05 pm:

+ Bark in the Park

Presented by Fresno Pet ER / BluePearl Pet Hospital

+ Special Appearance - Birdzerk

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