Doom despite Kieboom (HR); Grizz drop a low-scoring affair in Tacoma
Tacoma, Wash. (Wednesday, May 22) - The Fresno Grizzlies dropped to .500 (23-23) on Wednesday afternoon in Washington state, dropping a consecutive game to the Tacoma Rainiers (23-24) by a 2-1 final. Carter Kieboom's opposite field solo homer in the sixth inning was the only offense for the Grizzlies, outdone
Tacoma, Wash. (Wednesday, May 22) - The Fresno Grizzlies dropped to .500 (23-23) on Wednesday afternoon in Washington state, dropping a consecutive game to the Tacoma Rainiers (23-24) by a 2-1 final.
Fresno right-hander
The three-run affair was the lowest scoring road game this season for the Grizzlies, and their first loss (10-1) when allowing three or fewer runs in a game. Former Fresno State infielder Nick Mariscal was 0-for-3 after two hits in his Triple-A debut against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. Fresno will try again for their first win of the series on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m.
Top Performers: Fresno Grizzlies (Washington Nationals)
• RHP J.J. Hoover (5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)
• SS Carter Kieboom (2-4, solo HR)
• RHP Henderson Alvarez (2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K)
• LF
Top Performers: Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners)
• RHP Justus Sheffield (7.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K)
• 1B Ryan Court (1-3, HR, 2 RBI)