Late Runs, Pen Lift Tucson

Published on June 26, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


The Tucson Padres scored five unanswered runs in Fresno Monday to come back and beat the Grizzlies, 9-6. Tucson's bullpen held the Grizzlies late, with Eddie Kunz, Jason Ray, Miles Mikolas and Erik Hamren pitching a scoreless inning each to close the game. The Padres have now won back-to-back games and have taken two of the first three games of the series.

The Padres led 4-1 in the fifth when Charlie Culberson's grand slam capped off a five-run inning for Fresno. The Grizzlies lead didn't last long, as Tucson pinch hitter Cody Decker launched a home run out of the stadium in left field to tie the game. It was the Padres first pinch-hit home run of the season and first since Matt Clark's on May 15, 2011 vs. Albuquerque. The Padres had two outs and no baserunners in the seventh inning when they sparked a rally to score three runs. Anthony Contreras hit an RBI double, Sawyer Carroll hit an RBI single and the Padres grabbed another run when Fresno first baseman Brett Pill mishandled a pickoff throw from Mitch Lively with runners at first and third.

The Padres are now 25-52, in fourth place, 23 games behind first place Sacramento in the Southern Division. The Padres had six players with multi-hit games Monday.

Next Game: Tuesday, 7:05 pm in Fresno - Tucson RHP Jorge Reyes (4-8, 4.89) vs. Fresno LHP Matt Yourkin (1-3, 8.21). Game coverage begins at 6:50 pm on Tejano 1600.

Next Home Game: Wednesday, June 27 vs. Colorado Springs at 7:05 pm - One-dollar hot dogs, presented by Wienerschnitzel. Also, Social Media Night, check the Tucson Padres Facebook page for ticket specials.

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Pacific Coast League Stories from June 26, 2012


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.

OurSports Central