PCL1 Tacoma Rainiers

Rainiers Foiled By Fresno In Extras

Published on April 19, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release


TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers stumbled late and fell to the Fresno Grizzlies 11-6 in extra innings at Cheney Stadium on Thursday night.

With the scored tied at 6-6, the Grizzlies pulled ahead for good with five runs in the top of the 11th inning. Kensuke Tanaka singled in the go-ahead run for Fresno with one out in the frame. Gary Brown, Juan Perez and Todd Linden each chipped run-scoring singles to help stretch an already insurmountable Grizzlies lead to an five runs.

The Rainiers collected a combined seven hits and walked eight times in the contest. One day after hitting for the cycle, infielder Carlos Triunfel led the lineup again after going 3-for-6 with a double and an RBI. Infielder Nick Franklin homered for the second consecutive game - a solo shot that put Tacoma up 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The pitching staff combined to strikeout a season-high 13 batters and issued just two walks. Left-handed reliever Brian Moran (1-1) was dealt the loss after surrendering all five runs in the 11th on seven hits. Starter Brian Sweeney allowed four runs on six hits over 4.0 innings.

The Rainiers (7-8) host the club's final game of the homestand at 7 p.m. tomorrow, April 19th. Left-handed pitching prospect Danny Hultzen (2-1, 2.70) is scheduled start for Tacoma against right-hander Yusmeiro Petit (1-1, 6.32) for the Grizzlies. Friday Night Fireworks will immediately follow the game.

Every Rainiers game throughout the 2013 season can be heard live on South Sound Sports 850-AM and is available for online streaming at www.tacomarainiers.com.

To purchase season tickets, group packages or party decks for the 2013 season, call (253) 752-7707 or email tickets@tacomarainiers.com. Up-to-date news and notes throughout the season can be found at www.tacomarainiers.com and by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

Check out the Tacoma Rainiers Statistics

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



Pacific Coast League Stories from April 19, 2013


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