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Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Stockton

Published on May 28, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Ports conclude their six-game series today. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies RHP Jackson Cox and Ports RHP Wander Guante are the probable starters. I have attached the roster/game notes. The link below has everything needed for today.

To listen to today's game: https://www.milb.com/fresno/fans/audio-listen-live

Today's Promotions:

5/28 (Sunday, May 28th) - Pickle Palooza!

First Pitch: 1:05pm

Opponent: Stockton Ports

Promotion: Pickle Themed Events Throughout the Game!

Promotion: Save Mart Sundays w/ Kids Run The Bases Post-Game w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Water Slides, Splash Park Open, Bounce Houses & More!

Fres-Notes:

PICKLE PALOOZA: Today's promotion at Chukchansi Park is Pickle Palooza. There will be pickle themed events throughout the game and special food/drink options involving pickles. In the Kodiak Club and Fresno Social, there will be Pickle Backs and Pickled Bloody Mary. In Stand 3, there will be Pickle Bacon Fries, Fried Pickle Chips with Ranch and Pickle and Jalapeno Pepperoni Pizza. And did you know that the Rockies Double-A affiliate (Yard Goats) played as the Hartford Bouncing Pickles this year? Also in Connecticut, a pickle cannot legally be considered a pickle unless it bounces when dropped from the height of one foot.

STOCK-PILING SOME STATS: The Grizzlies and Ports (Oakland Athletics Single-A affiliate) conclude their six-game series today at Chukchansi Park. This is the third of five series between the clubs in 2023 and the second of three sets in Fresno. The Grizzlies are 51-20 (8-9 this year) all-time against the Ports with a 25-5 (3-3 this year) record at Banner Island Ballpark. 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.

BUGARIN IS ON FIRE: In the month of May, Grizzlies center fielder Jesus Bugarin is batting .312 over 21 games. Bugarin has recorded four extra-base hits (one homer, two triples and one double), scored 13 runs and drove in 11 RBI. He has also swiped four bases and has yet to be caught in the month of May.

RITTER IS RAKING: Grizzlies INF Ryan Ritter sits among the Top 10 of the California League Hitting Leaderboard in seven categories. Ritter ranks second in extra-base hits (19), third in homers (11), third in slugging percentage (.571), third in OPS (.969), tied for third in total bases (80), fifth in RBI (32) and tied for 10th in walks (26). In the month of May, Ritter is batting .310/.393/.577/.970 over 18 games. He has recorded five homers, four doubles, 19 RBI, 15 runs and 10 walks.

JACKSON COX GETS THE NOD: Today, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Jackson Cox, who makes his second start against Stockton. 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 14 games, going 1-0 with four holds and a 1.06 ERA. In 17 innings, Ramires has allowed two runs (both earned) on 10 hits and nine walks while striking out 21. Lefties are 0-for-16 with nine punchouts against Ramires this season. 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 eight relief appearances spanning from April 25 to May 27. In that stretch, he has struck out 19 batters over 11 innings of work. He has fanned multiple batters in six straight outings and seven of his last eight contests. Skipper was an 11th round draft pick by the Rockies in 2022 out of Auburn University.

NO RUN SUPPORT FOR ADAMS: In seven starts this season, Grizzlies righty Blake Adams has tossed 40 innings, permitting 11 runs (nine earned) on 30 hits and five walks while fanning 50. Unfortunately for Adams, he is 1-3 on the year and has suffered three straight tough-luck losses (0 runs of support). In his last six outings, Adams has received only three runs of support (0.5 runs per game) and in four of those starts, he has not had any run support.

COMEBACK CLAWS: This season, the Grizzlies have scored 43% of their runs in innings 7-9 (100 runs of 235 total runs). The eighth inning has been the most productive for Fresno with 40 runs scoring. That is followed by the seventh inning, where the Grizzlies have scored 35 times.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (2-4), Red (9-7), Black & Gold (2-4), Gray (5-5), 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:

MAY 29, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 1:00 PM PT

Fresno LHP Caleb Franzen (1-1, 4.81) vs. San Jose LHP Hayden Wynja (3-0, 5.32)

MAY 31, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 6:30 PM PT

Fresno RHP Blake Adams (1-3, 2.03) vs. San Jose RHP Hayden Birdsong (0-0, 1.78)

JUNE 1, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 6:30 PM PT

Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (3-2, 4.09) vs. San Jose LHP Jack Choate (2-0, 2.61)

JUNE 2, 2023 @ SAN JOSE GIANTS (SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS): EXCITE BALLPARK - 7:00 PM PT

Fresno RHP Jordy Vargas (4-2, 4.08) vs. San Jose RHP Gerelmi Maldonado (1-0, 5.14)

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