Oaks try to weather storm
Published on June 12, 2006 under California League (CalL1)
Visalia Rawhide News Release
LOCATION: Recreation Park, Visalia, CA
PROBABLE STARTERS: Day Time Visalia Oaks (30-33) Lake Elsinore Storm (31-32) Broadcast Tue 6:35 LHP James Houser (4-4, 3.52) RHP Chris Jaile (2-1, 4.46) AM 1270 KJUG Wed 6:35 RHP Chris Mason (6-2, 3.45) RHP Michael Ekstrom (7-3, 2.36) AM 1270 KJUG Thu 6:35 RHP Derek Feldkamp (4-4, 7.65) RHP Evan Meek (1-3, 3.71) AM 1270 KJUG SERIES PREVIEW: The Visalia Oaks (30-33) return home to face the Lake Elsinore Storm (31-32) Tuesday to begin a three game series. Tuesday marks the first of a nine game homestand at Recreation Park, Visalia's longest of the season. The Oaks are 14-13 at home and have won their last 5 home games. Visalia is in 4th place in the California League's North Division through Sunday, 7.5 games behind the San Jose Giants. Lake Elsinore is currently in 4th place in the Cal League's South Division, 4 games behind first place Inland Empire. The Oaks are coming off of a four-game road trip to Stockton where they had taken 2 of 3 through Sunday's action. Visalia won the first two games of the series behind strong offensive performances scoring 10 runs in each victory. Reid Brignac and Josh Arhart both homered in each of the Oaks' victories. Brignac also went deep in Sunday's loss to give him a homerun in 3 straight games. Visalia is 6-4 in their last ten games heading into Monday. A win Monday would give the Oaks their second consecutive series victory. The Oaks are 2-1 this season against Lake Elsinore. The Storm came to Visalia in April and they split a doubleheader on the 15th. Visalia won the series finale 3-1 on April 16th. Visalia remains the California League Leader in runs scored with 356. The Oaks are currently second in the Cal League in homeruns (60) and third in batting average (.276), but the Oaks' 4.92 team ERA is 3rd from the bottom in the Cal League. Lake Elsinore has a .249 team batting average which is last in the Cal League. Pitching is the Storm's strength. Lake Elsinore's 3.40 ERA leads the League by over a tenth of a point, and leads the circuit in shutouts (7) and fewest walks allowed (180).
PLAYERS TO WATCH: As of 6-12
Visalia Reid Brignac-.322 BA, 5th in League...78 hits, 2nd in League....545 SLG, tied 2nd in League Chris Mason-6 wins, 6th in League...4-0 last 4 starts Chris Nowak-19 doubles, tied 4th in League...9 RBI last 10 games
Lake Elsinore Tim Brown-19 doubles, tied 4th in League....432 on-base %, leads League Michael Ekstrom-2.36 ERA, 4th in League...7 wins, tied 2nd in League...76.1 innings, tied 2nd League
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS Tuesday 6/13 Two-for-Tuesday. Two-for-One GA Tickets Wednesday 6/14 Weenie Wednesday. $1 hotdogs at Recreation Park. Thursday 6/15 Thirsty Thursday- sodas and beers are $1 at Recreation Park
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