Fresno Takes Advantage Of Three Sacramento Errors To Grab Series Opener
June 24, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - The San Francisco Giants Triple-A affiliate was the road team for the first time ever at Chukchansi Park, and the Fresno Grizzlies (43-28) made sure to treat them as such with a 6-2 victory Tuesday night in front of 6,031 fans. Fresno pitching locked up the Sacramento River Cats (30-42) offense after two solo homers and countered with six unanswered runs to get the series opening victory, which handed the 'Cats their fifth straight loss.
Fresno starter Luis Cruz (2 ER/7.0 IP) hunkered down upon spotting the visitors an early lead. He was extremely effective through the middle innings, as he didn't allow a hit from the third-sixth. Sacramento designated hitter Hector Sanchez led off the seventh with a single, but Cruz showed off his athleticism by forcing him out at second on a bunt by Jarrett Parker, and then pounced off the mound with two outs to retire Brett Jackson on a tapper to the third base side. Over his last seven outings (six starts), he is 4-0 with a 3.12 ERA (14 ER/40.1 IP) and 30 strikeouts.
Fresno scratched the scoreboard in the second with a two-out rally. With runners on the corners, Tony Kemp flipped a single into center that saw Nolan Fontana score and Andrew Aplin dig for third. The throw from Darren Ford bounced in front of and past Adam Duvall, allowing Aplin to jog home for the tying run. Kemp advanced to second on the error, and then made his way to third when second baseman Kevin Frandsen committed an error to allow Jonathan Villar to reach base. Villar quickly stole second to put two runners in scoring position, which Matt Duffy took advantage of by roping a single to left to give Fresno a 4-2 lead.
Max Stassi had a fantastic plate appearance an inning later with the bases loaded. After falling behind in the count, he worked it to 3-2, fouled off a bunch of pitches, and then drove a deep line drive to right for a sacrifice fly.
Three innings later in the sixth, Jon Singleton ended his 98 at bat homerless streak with a deep homer to right off lefty Jack Snodgrass. The long ball was his 15th of the year, tying him with Adam Duvall for the Pacific Coast League lead.
The two rivals meet again Wednesday night at Chukchansi Park, with first pitch set for 7:05 PM. The River Cats will send lefty Nik Turley to the mound, while Fresno counters with righty Jake Buchanan.
Things to Know: Tony Kemp went 2-for-4 with an RBI to extend his carry-over hitting streak from Double-A to 25 games (13 straight with Corpus, 12 straight with Fresno) ... Jon Singleton extended his season-high on-base streak to 22 games by going 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks.
Pacific Coast League Stories from June 24, 2015
- Reno Aces Game Information: Reno Aces (32-39) at Tacoma Rainiers (35-37) - Reno Aces
- Archie Bradley Joins Aces on MLB Rehab Assignment - Reno Aces
- Sky Sox Stun Dodgers with Four in Ninth - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Memphis Rallies for 9-4 Win over Nashville - Memphis Redbirds
- Sky Sox Rally Late in 7-6 Win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Nashville Loses Slugfest against Memphis - Nashville Sounds
- E-Train Falls Behind Early, Zephyrs Take Game Two 6-3 - Round Rock Express
- Conley Stays on a Roll, Zephyrs Stop Express - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- 51s Host Sacramento in Four-Game Series (June 26-29) - Las Vegas Aviators
- Storm Chasers Rained Out - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Iowa and Omaha Postponed Due to Rain Wednesday - Iowa Cubs
- Wojciechowski Wins League Honor as River Cats Series Continues - Fresno Grizzlies
- Round Rock Express Is (Almost) 10 Million Strong - Round Rock Express
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - June 24, 2015 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Fresno Takes Advantage Of Three Sacramento Errors To Grab Series Opener - Fresno Grizzlies
- Salt Lake Falls in Extras - Salt Lake Bees
- O'Brien's Slam Just Enough for Blair, Aces - Reno Aces
- Chihuahuas Take Series Opener from Albuquerque Tuesday - El Paso Chihuahuas
- OKC Arms Fluster Sky Sox in 5-1 Loss - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Grand Slam Sinks Rainiers Against Reno - Tacoma Rainiers
- Isotopes Fall Behind Early, Lose 8-5 to El Paso - Albuquerque Isotopes
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
