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San Jose Giants at Bakersfield Blaze, August 6-8

August 6, 2010 - California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release


THE SAN JOSE GIANTS... begin a six-game road trip with the first of three straight contests against the Bakersfield Blaze this evening at Sam Lynn Ballpark. San Jose swept the visiting Stockton Ports in their most recent series earning back-to-back 5-4 victories on Tuesday and Wednesday before a 6-3 win last night. In yesterday's game, Drew Biery delivered a tiebreaking two-out, three-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning. Scott Nestor earned the win with 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief before Brian Anderson worked the last two innings with no runs allowed to pick-up his first save of the year. Michael Sandoval finished 3-for-4 with a double while James Simmons added his eighth home run of the season to lead the Giants offensive attack. The sweep marked San Jose's first home series win of the second half. The Giants have won five out of their last six games.

Media Coverage... The entire series from Bakersfield can be heard live on www.sjgiants.com with Joe Ritzo calling all of the action. All 140 games this season will be aired on the club's official website.

Road Warriors... San Jose is in the midst of a stretch (July 27-August 20) during which they'll play 16 out of 22 games away from Municipal Stadium. The Giants own a North Division best 34-22 road record this season. San Jose has won four out of their last five road series'.

Final Series Versus The Blaze... This series marks the final regular season games between San Jose and Bakersfield. The Giants own a 16-6 advantage in the season series. San Jose is 6-5 at Sam Lynn Ballpark this year in addition to a 10-1 record in games played at Municipal Stadium (all in the first half). The 16 overall wins are the most for the Giants against any opponent this season. Infielder Jose Flores (.451, 23-for-51) owns the top individual batting average versus Blaze pitching this year.

Sandoval's Surge... Infielder Michael Sandoval is 10-for-22 (.455) with three doubles and a home run in his last five games. The hot streak has raised Sandoval's season batting average to .333 over 20 games played. Sandoval owns a sizzling .516 average (16-for-31) against left-handed pitching.

Peguero's Spectacular Second Half... Outfielder Francisco Peguero has been San Jose's top hitter during the second half as he possesses a .362 batting average since the All-Star break. Peguero has already set the San Jose Giants single-season triples record with 14 this year. He currently leads the California League in triples and is third in stolen bases (36). Peguero is the youngest position player (22) on San Francisco's 40-man roster.

San Jose Leads Division By Seven Games... The Giants (62-48) currently own a seven-game lead over the Bakersfield Blaze (55-55), Modesto Nuts (55-55) and Visalia Rawhide (55-55) for the top overall record in the North Division. Home field advantage (hosting Game Five) in the North Division Series will be awarded to the team with the best overall record.

Perez Climbs Doubles Leaderboard... Outfielder Juan Perez has hit four doubles in his last seven games increasing his season total to 32 - tied for first in the California League. Perez needs six more doubles to crack the San Jose Giants single-season top five list. Mark Leonard holds the club record with 50 doubles during the 1988 season. Perez is batting .360 (9-for-25) with six RBI's over his last six games.

Stolen Base Threats... The Giants are leading the California League with 178 stolen bases - 12 ahead of the next-closest team (Rancho Cucamonga). The San Jose Giants single-season record for stolen bases is 233 (1989).

Stoffel's Saves... Relief pitcher Jason Stoffel has converted his last eight save opportunities dating back to July 7. In 11 relief appearances during that span, Stoffel possesses a 3.27 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 11 innings.

San Jose Wins League Record Sixth Consecutive First Half Title... The San Jose Giants won their California League record sixth consecutive first half North Division title this season. The Giants finished the first half with a 45-25 mark - eight games ahead of both the Modesto Nuts (37-33) and Visalia Rawhide (37-33). By virtue of winning the first half, San Jose secures a berth in the playoffs and will receive a first round bye. The Giants have won three league championships (2005, 2007, 2009) in the last five seasons and will be attempting to win back-to-back titles for the first time in franchise history this September. San Jose will open the playoffs on Saturday, September 11 at Municipal Stadium with Game One of the best-of-five North Division Series. The previous league record for consecutive first half division titles was three (Visalia).

Bakersfield Blaze... The Bakersfield Blaze, an affiliate of the Texas Rangers, enter tonight's action with an overall record of 55-55. The Blaze are 26-14 in the second half - six games ahead of the Stockton Ports for the top spot in the North Division. Bakersfield owns the top record in the league since the All-Star break. The Blaze are sixth in the California League in batting average (.273) and third in ERA (4.20).

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