Ports Head Home To Start Weekend Series With Oaks
June 9, 2006 - California League (CalL1)
Stockton Ports News Release
The Stockton Ports will look to make their final push towards a first half playoff birth in the California League North Division, as they welcome the Visalia Oaks to town for the first of four games beginning on Friday night. The Ports are coming off a tough 5-0 loss in their series finale at "The Diamond" against Lake Elsinore, where Storm righty Mike Ekstrom tossed a complete game two-hit shutout to send Stockton packing with a record of 29-30. The Ports are now 20-12 on the road and still just 9-18 at Banner Island Ballpark.
The division rival Visalia Oaks head north to Stockton on the wings of a three-game winning streak. The Oaks ended their series against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Recreation Park on Thursday night with a tight 2-1 win, as they improved to 28-32. Visalia remains 8.5 games behind the San Jose Giants in the North Division with 16 games left before the All-Star break.
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
STOCKTON PORTS
- Myron Leslie- .400 AVG in last 10 games, 14 hits (including 2 HR) and six runs scored in last 35 AB's
- Mike Mitchell- 1-1, 1.84 ERA, 11 Saves, 29 K's in 29 IP, Opponents batting .215
VISALIA OAKS
- Reid Brignac- .319 AVG, 8 HR, 38 RBI's, Team leading 73 hits in 56 total games
- Brian Anderson- 0-0, 1.07 ERA, 12 Saves, 30 K's in 25.1 IP, Opponents batting .169
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROMOTIONS
FRIDAY: Food 4-Less & Rancho San Miguel Fireworks Friday
All fans in attendance for the Ports series opener against the Visalia Oaks will be treated to an exciting Post Game Fireworks, display courtesy of Food-4-Less & Rancho San Miguel.
SATURDAY: Delk Pest Control Splash Bobblehead Giveaway / Family Night
The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a collectable Splash bobblehead courtesy of Delk Pest Control. This year's Splash bobblehead is the second edition of a four piece set that will continue through the 2008 season.
SUNDAY: Blue Cross Pre-Game Kids Clinic / Sprint $1 Sunday
Blue Cross of California presents another opportunity for all youngsters ages 8 to 18 to come onto the field of Banner Island Ballpark to participate in a FREE Kids Clinic with the Stockton Ports players from 11:30 a.m. -- 12:15 p.m. The Clinic is free to all kids who purchase a ticket to Sunday's game between the Ports and Oaks.
MONDAY: Keep the Delta Clean Major League Monday / City of Lodi Night
The Ports will be offering many chances to win special Major League memorabilia as they remind everyone to "Keep The Delta Clean." They will also be honoring the City of Lodi with special discounted tickets for all Lodi residents who wish to attend.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Day Time STOCKTON PORTS (29-30) vs. VISALIA (28-32)
Fri 7:05 RHP Ryan Webb (3-3, 3.65) RHP Chris Mason (5-2, 3.55)
Sat 6:05 RHP Scot Drucker (5-4, 4.72) RHP Derek Feldcamp (3-4, 7.49)
Sun 1:05 RHP Mike Madsen (3-3, 4.47) LHP Jonathan Barratt (3-2, 3.82)
Mon 7:05 LHP Ryan Ford (3-5, 4.68) LHP Brandon Mann (3-6, 5.54)
California League Stories from June 9, 2006
- Ports Head Home To Start Weekend Series With Oaks - Stockton Ports
- Oaks Try to Catch Ports - Visalia Rawhide
- 66ers Come From Behind to Beat JetHawks - Lancaster JetHawks
- Quakes Score, But Lone Run Not Enough - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
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