CalL Fresno Grizzlies

Fresno Grizzlies Game Notes vs Visalia

Published on May 10, 2023 under California League (CalL)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


The Grizzlies and Rawhide continue their six-game series tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6:50 pm PT from Chukchansi Park. Grizzlies RHP Blake Adams and Rawhide RHP Joe Elbis 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:

5/10 (Wednesday, May 10th) - What A Deal Wednesday, presented by Island Waterpark

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Visalia Rawhide

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:

HIGHWAY 99: The Fresno Grizzlies and Visalia Rawhide (Arizona Diamondbacks Single-A affiliate) continue their six-game series tonight at Chukchansi Park. This is the first of two regular season series between the clubs in 2023 and the only meeting in Fresno. The Grizzlies are 18-1 at home (three sweeps) and 35-8 all-time against the Rawhide. The Grizzlies have also won 13 of their last 14 contests against their Highway 99 rivals. On the other side, four of the Rawhide's eight wins have come via one-run walk-offs. The two cities are 39.26 miles from one another, or if you drive non-stop, 43 minutes or so. From Fresno to Visalia, you would drive in a southeast direction, following the CA 99 route.

A FRANCHISE-RECORD INNING: On Sunday, May 7th at Stockton, Fresno scored an incredible 12 runs in the 8th inning, a franchise-record (since 1998). The previous Grizzlies run record in an inning was 11, done three times since 2005. On June 20, 2005, Fresno stomped Salt Lake 19-2 after an 11-run 5th. On June 29, 2007, Fresno beat Sacramento 13-4 after an 11-run 5th. The most recent time was on August 23, 2010 when Fresno defeated Colorado Springs at Security Service Field 12-3 after an 11-run 6th (the Grizzlies pitching coach was Pat Rice). The Grizzlies brought 16 batters to the plate and every starter tallied at least one run in the inning. Fresno did not record an extra-base hit, smacking seven singles (six recorded one or more RBI), walking five times and reaching on one error. Parker Kelly, Luis Mendez and Jake Snider reached base and scored in both of their plate appearances during the frame. Andy Perez laced two singles, driving in four runs during the absurd inning.

PUTTING THE INNING INTO PERSPECTIVE: The Grizzlies 12-run 8th inning were the most runs scored by any professional baseball team in 2023 (MLB and MiLB). The Chicago White Sox (most recent, May 7 at Cincinnati, 17-4), Los Angeles Angels (13-1 at Oakland), Everett Aquasox (15-2 at Spokane, High-A Rockies) and Norfolk Tides (21-2 vs Gwinnett) scored 11 runs in a single inning this year. The 12 runs by Fresno were the most scored by any minor league team since August 26, 2022 when Fredericksburg plated 13 runs in the 7th inning against Down East (23-8). A week prior to that (August 19, 2022), Sugar Land scored an insane 17 runs in the 6th inning against Oklahoma City in a double header (21-4). No MLB team has tallied that many runs in one inning since at least 1974. The closest any MLB team has come to that mark was the 1996 Texas Rangers, who put up 16 on the Baltimore Orioles. However, Sugar Land didn't set a MiLB record. The Waco Cubs scored 18 runs in an inning against the Beaumont Exporters way back in 1930.

LATE INNING MAGIC: Over their past three games, the Grizzlies have scored 25 of their 28 runs in innings 7-9. In the last two games, Fresno has recorded 15 runs in the eighth inning. On Saturday and Sunday (May 6-7) at Stockton, Fresno enjoyed comeback wins in the seventh inning or later. In Saturday's contest, the Grizzlies trailed 3-1 in the seventh before scoring eight runs over their final three innings, winning 9-4. On Sunday, Fresno once again trailed, this time 5-3. The Grizzlies erupted for 14 runs in the seventh and eighth frames, giving them a 15-7 victory.

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE HITTING LEADERBOARD: The Grizzlies have a plethora of players ranked among the Top 10 of the California League Hitting Leaderboard. Outfielder Jake Snider ranks second in batting average (.337), tied for fourth in runs (22), fifth in OBP (.451) and seventh in OPS (.897). Infielder Ryan Ritter ranks first in homers (7), tied for second in extra-base hits (12), tied for second in total bases (48), tied for third in walks (21), tied for fourth in RBI (20), tied for fifth in OPS (.915) and sixth in slugging percentage (.522). Infielder Andy Perez ranks tied for second in triples (3), seventh in RBI (18) and tied for seventh in hits (28). Infielder Luis Mendez ranks second in OBP (.481) and is tied for sixth in walks (20). Outfielder EJ Andrews Jr. is seventh in homers (4). Outfielder Jesus Bugarin is tied for fourth in triples (2). Utility player Parker Kelly is eighth in batting average (.302) and eighth in OBP (.421).

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO WAR BALAKEY: Tonight, the Grizzlies hand the ball to righty Blake Adams, who leads the California League in ERA (1.17). The 22-year-old was a 13th round draft pick by the Rockies in 2022 out of Kansas State University. You can read more about Blake Adams on Page 2 of the Game Notes and Page 13 of the Media Guide.

ANOTHER AWARD FOR ADAMS: Grizzlies RHP Blake Adams was named by Minor League Baseball as the California League Pitcher of the Month for April. This was the third award for Adams in the month of April, which includes California League Pitcher of the Week (April 17-23) and Rockies Minor League Pitcher of the Month. Over three starts in April, Adams went 1-0 with a 1.06 ERA and 0.82 WHIP. In 17 innings of work, Adams allowed two runs (both earned), on 12 hits and two walks while fanning 20. Adams did not allow a run in 12 straight innings to finish the month. On April 19 at Rancho Cucamonga, Adams did not allow a hit until a Chris Newell two-out single in the sixth. He concluded the contest with six scoreless innings, allowing that one hit, walking two and striking out 10. The righty was selected in the 13th round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Rockies out of Kansas State University. The Springdale, Arkansas native gives the 2023 Grizzlies their third California League award this season (Ryan Ritter and Adams, twice). Last year, Fresno won 14 California League honors (Weekly and Monthly), a franchise record.

WEAR THE BEAR: Beige (1-3), Red (7-6), Black & Gold (1-2), Gray (3-3), Fresno Tacos (0-0), Lowriders de Fresno (Copa de la Diversion, 1-0), Fresno Growers (0-0), Fresno Tigers (0-0), Specialty Promo (1-0), Red Pants (0-0).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers:

MAY 11, 2023 VS. VISALIA RAWHIDE (ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Visalia RHP Wyatt Wendell (0-3, 5.52) vs. Fresno LHP Michael Prosecky (2-1, 4.76)

MAY 12, 2023 VS. VISALIA RAWHIDE (ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Visalia RHP Jose Cabrera (0-2, 4.15) vs. Fresno RHP Jordy Vargas (2-1, 5.63)

MAY 13, 2023 VS. VISALIA RAWHIDE (ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS): CHUKCHANSI PARK - 6:50 PM PT

Visalia RHP Ricardo Yan (0-3, 3.05) vs. Fresno RHP Connor Staine (1-2, 6.86)

Upcoming Promotions:

5/11 (Thursday, May 11th) Tioga Thursday's

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Visalia Rawhide

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!

5/12 (Friday, May 12th) - Star Wars Night, with Friday Night Fireworks, Presented by Fresno Teachers Association & Central Valley Education Foundation!

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Visalia Rawhide

Promotion: Star Wars Night - Special Team Jerseys Worn that can be Bid on! Fans Encouraged to Dress Up - Will have Star Wars Costumed Performers in the Stands! *No Masks, Guns or Lightsabers will be allowed in.

Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks!

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park open, Water Slides, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

5/13 (Saturday, May 13th) - Growers Night - Rooted in Agriculture, Presented by Stamoules Produce Company! With Grizzlies Alternate Hat Giveaway (first 1,500 Fans)!

First Pitch: 6:50pm

Opponent: Visalia Rawhide

Promotion: Growers Night - Rooted in Agriculture, Presented by Stamoules Produce Company. 4-H and FFA Scholarship Presentation.

Promotion: Grizzlies Alternate Hat Giveaway (first 1,500 fans).

Other Details: Fresno Social Bar Open, Splash Park open, Water Slides, Bounce Houses, EVERYONE runs the bases post-game & More!

5/14 (Sunday, May 14th) - Mothers Day at the Ballpark! & Bark-in-the-Park, presented by Fresno Pet ER/BluePearl Pet Hospital & Save Mart Sundays & Kids Run The Bases w/FREE Ice Cream from Producers Dairy!

First Pitch: 1:05pm

Opponent: Visalia Rawhide

Promotion: Bring Your Pet to the Ballpark & Limited-Edition Dog Toy (first 300 pups - with a special ticket), Presented by Fresno Pet ER/BluePearl Pet Hospital!

ALL DOG TICKETS REQUIRED TO BE THE SPECIAL BARK TICKET - LIMITED SEATING IN LIMITED SECTIONS.

Promotion: Mom's get in free! Special Mom-Mosa (alcoholic and non) with souvenir cup available in Kodiak Club and Fresno Social. Discount Ticket for the family!

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!

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