PCL1 Fresno Grizzlies

Kemmer's go-ahead triple in the 8th gives Fresno series win versus Salt Lake

Published on May 15, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


For the third straight game, the Fresno Grizzlies (24-15) defeated the Salt Lake Bees (22-17) 4-3 Monday night from Chukchansi Park. With the win, Fresno earned their sixth series win in ten matchups. The Grizzlies also improved to 21-0 when leading after eight innings and 24-5 when scoring more than three runs. In both one-run games and in May, Fresno got back to .500 (4-4, 7-7). Tony Kemp (2-for-4) expanded his hit streak to a team-high 20 games, four away from his streak in 2017.

Salt Lake drew first blood with two runs in the top of the fifth. A wild pitch and fielder's choice helped the cause.

Tim Federowicz (2-for-4) knotted the score at two in the bottom of the sixth when he blasted a home run to left. It was his fourth longball of the season. Federowicz also crossed the plate twice in the win.

Jon Kemmer gave Fresno a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the eighth after smacking a go-ahead triple to the left-center gap.

The two-run advantage was cut in half in the top of the ninth when Jose Briceno hoisted a pitch to left. It was his sixth homer of the season. James Hoyt secured the victory after a flyout from Dustin Ackley, earning his second save.

J.D. Davis added a pair of hits and runs, while Matt Ramsey hurled two perfect frames, striking out a season-high five batters (all consecutive). Both starters did not factor in the decision. Fresno reliever Reymin Guduan got his third win after a clean eighth and Jake Jewell suffered his second loss for Salt Lake.

Both teams finish the four-game series bright and early Tuesday morning with first pitch scheduled for 11:05 a.m. PT. The Grizzlies will become the Tacos for the second time at Chukchansi Park this season, sending RHP Rogelio Armenteros (2-0, 4.30) to the bump. The Bees counter with fellow righty Osmer Morales (2-2, 6.61).

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