Oaks try to squash nuts
Published on August 10, 2006 under California League (CalL1)
Visalia Rawhide News Release
PROBABLE STARTERS: Day Time Visalia Oaks (28-17/61-54) Modesto Nuts (20-26/54-61) Broadcast Tue 6:35 RHP Derek Feldkamp (7-5, 6.69) RHP Ryan Mattheus (5-10, 5.16) AM 1270 KJUG Wed 6:35 LHP Jonathan Barratt (7-4, 3.11) LHP Franklin Morales (7-9, 4.06) AM 1270 KJUG Thur 6:35 RHP Jarod Matthews (0-7, 5.06) RHP Samuel Deduno (4-7, 3.79) AM 1270 KJUG
SERIES PREVIEW: The first place Visalia Oaks (28-17/61-54) return to Recreation Park Friday to host the Modesto Nuts (20-26/54- 61) for a three game series. The Oaks conclude a four game road trip with Thursday's game in Stockton. Visalia took two of the fi rst three from the Ports with wins Monday and Wednesday. The Oaks return home with a 15-11 record at Recreation Park in the second half. Modesto is just 9-14 on the road in the second half. Through Wednesday's games, Visalia has a 2.5 game lead over the San Jose Giants for fi rst place in the California League's North Division. Modesto is in last place in the North, 8.5 games behind the Oaks.
Josh Arhart has been Visalia's hottest hitter lately. He is currently riding a 10 game hitting streak over which he is batting .439 with 4 doubles, 4 homeruns, 9 RBI and 8 runs scored. The Oaks have dominated the Nuts this season with an 8-2 record against Modesto. As a team, Visalia is batting .317/.397/.489 (AVG/OBP/SLG) against the Nuts this year. The pitching staff has also been good against Modesto with a 3.87 staff ERA, and has held the Nuts to a .225 team batting average in ten ballgames. In seven games against Modesto, John Jaso is batting .393/.452/.643 with 1 double, 2 homeruns and 5 RBI. Visalia remains among the Cal League Leaders in most offensive categories. The Oaks lead the circuit with 676 runs scored, are third in team batting average (.283) and second in homeruns (117). Visalia's pitching staff currently sits sixth in the league with a 4.68 ERA. Modesto has struggled offensively this season with a .261 team batting average which is second from the bottom of the Cal League.
PLAYERS TO WATCH: As of 8/10 Visalia Josh Arhart-10 game hitting streak: .439 BA, 4 2B, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 8 runs Fernando Perez-96 runs, leads League, 127 hits, 5th in League, 30 SB, 3rd in League Derek Feldkamp-in August: 2-0, 3.75 ERA, 11 K's, .244 opp. BA, 12 innings
Modesto Jonathan Herrera-.307 BA, 10th in League...28 SB, 4th in League...8 3B, tied for League lead Franklin Morales-4.06 ERA, 7th in League...135 K's, 2nd in League
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS Friday 8/11 Player Posters presented by Idea Graphics. Saturday 8/12 Throwback Night. Meet the Players after the game. Sunday 8/13 Bark in the Park. Bring your dog to Recreation Park and receive one dollar off your ticket.
Throw Back Night and Bark In the Park Highlight Exciting Weekend at Recreation Park VISALIA, CA - The Visalia Oaks will play a promotion packed three game series against the Modesto Nuts this weekend at Recreation Park. Saturday, the Oaks will turn back the clock with Throw Back Night. The Oaks players willl wear old style wool uniforms in the baggy cut favored by ballplayers from decades past. In addition, the Oaks concession stand will feature Throwback pricing on select items. The night will honor the lenghthy tradition of professional baseball in Visalia. Saturday is also a Meet the Players event where the Oaks will be signing autographs postgame. Sunday, the Oaks will host their first annual Bark in the Park. Fans who bring their favorite pooch will receive $1 off their tickets and get to watch the game with their best four legged friend. Friday night, Idea Printing and Graphics sponsor a Player Poster Giveaway for the first 200 fans.
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