Grizzlies report: 8/19/08
51s 7, GRIZZLIES 6
Crucial moment: The eighth inning, when the Grizzlies, trailing 7-6 at Chukchansi Park, sacrificed Ben Copeland to second base with one out. But Guillermo Rodriguez struck out and Blake DeWitt grounded out to snuff the opportunity. Fresno then went down in order in the ninth.
Almost enough: The Grizzlies got back into the game with a four-run seventh after being down 7-2. With one out, Steve Holm and Clay Timpner walked. After Jake Wald struck out, Holm and Timpner both scored on a throwing error by Las Vegas pitcher Greg Miller that allowed John Bowker to reach first. Scott McClain then blasted a two-run homer, his team-leading 26th of the season, to left field to pull the Grizzlies within one run.
The Fresno Bee
07:48:37 AM Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008
Grizzlies report: 8/18/0851s 8, GRIZZLIES 4
Crucial moment: Las Vegas loaded the bases in the 10th inning without getting a hit. Xavier Paul was hit by a pitch, John Lindsey walked and Angel Chavez reached base on an error. With one out, A.J. Ellis hit a grand slam to right field.
The Fresno Bee
07:44:03 AM Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008
On rehab, Jones locks in on fixing his rhythmIt's not like Dodgers center fielder Andruw Jones forgot his PIN at the ATM. Or misplaced his glove, or couldn't find his car in a crowded parking lot.
By Jeff Davis / The Fresno Bee
10:42:47 PM Sunday, Aug 17, 2008
Grizzlies report: 8/17/08GRIZZLIES 6, 51s 3
Crucial moment: A patient approach at the plate gave the Grizzlies all the runs they'd need to rally in the fourth inning.
07:57:56 AM Monday, Aug 18, 2008
Grizzlies roll with year-end changesFresno Grizzlies manager Dan Rohn went to pin a club roster onto the bulletin board in his office at Chukchansi Park and it almost took a thumb off.
By Jeff Davis / The Fresno Bee
11:07:50 PM Saturday, Aug 16, 2008
Grizzlies report: 8/16/08FRESNO GRIZZLIES 5, LAS VEGAS 51s 4By Jeff Davis / The Fresno Bee
11:07:49 PM Saturday, Aug 16, 2008
Fans offer fixes for the GrizzliesKirk Kazanjian is 82 years old and has seen his share of Fresno Grizzlies games as a season-ticket holder the past 10 years.
By Jeff Davis / The Fresno Bee
11:17:44 PM Friday, Aug 15, 2008
Grizzlies report: 8/15/08GRIZZLIES 5, BEAVERS 311:17:45 PM Friday, Aug 15, 2008
Grizzlies report: 8/14/08BEAVERS 5, GRIZZLIES 4
Crucial moment: After the Grizzlies plated two third-inning runs to force a 3-3 tie, Portland took the lead for good in the bottom half on J.D. Closser's two-run single off Fresno starter Ryan Sadowski. The Beavers kept the lead for good thanks in large part to five double plays turned by middle infielders Matt Antonelli and Brett Dowdy.
The Fresno Bee
07:35:55 AM Friday, Aug 15, 2008
Grizzlies report: 8/13/08BEAVERS 11, GRIZZLIES 0; GRIZZLIES 2, BEAVERS 0
Four's a crowd: With Steve Holm being sent to Triple-A, the Grizzlies are overloaded at catcher. Besides Eliezer Alfonzo and Guillermo Rodriguez, Eli Whiteside is with the team but not on the active roster. Holm and outfielder John Bowker, also sent down Wednesday, have 72 hours to report. Expect more moves before the final homestand.
The Fresno Bee
07:32:15 AM Thursday, Aug 14, 2008
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