Stockton Puts Up Big Inning to Win
VISALIA, CA - For the second straight night, it was a big inning by Stockton that led the Ports to a win at Rawhide Ballpark. Tonight Stockton (35-21) used a five-run fourth en route to a 9-5 victory over the Rawhide.
VISALIA, CA - For the second straight night, it was a big inning by Stockton that led the Ports to a win at Rawhide Ballpark. Tonight Stockton (35-21) used a five-run fourth en route to a 9-5 victory over the Rawhide.
Grey (L, 4-3) was tagged for seven runs, only three of which were earned, over four innings. He struck out four and walked one.
Stockton starter
Through six, the Rawhide trailed 7-3, but Stockton rallied against
Visalia (28-28) is back to the .500 mark for the first time since April 16, when they were just 6-6 on the young season. They now trail Stockton by 7 games with 14 contests remaining in the Cal League's first half. With a Ports win and a San Jose loss, Stockton's magic number to clinch the first-half championship now stands at ten games.
Smith, Basabe, Karaviotis, and Varsho all collected a pair of hits for the Rawhide while Ellis's two-run first-inning double gave him a team-high 35 RBIs this year. Karaviotis's two-hit night ended a prolonged slump that saw him go hitless for 17 at bats.
The Rawhide will look to salvage the third game of the series against Stockton tomorrow. Cal League ERA leader RHP
The Visalia Rawhide are a professional baseball team in the Class A Advanced California League and are the only professional sports team in Tulare and Kings counties. The team has been an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2007 and is entering their 72nd year of play in 2018. The Rawhide renovated their home at Recreation Ballpark in 2009 and have since become the largest gathering of individuals in Tulare County, having set an attendance record for the seventh time in the past eight seasons in 2017. In 2018, the Rawhide look to continue their reputation for hosting competitive baseball while providing affordable family entertainment. To be a part of the 2018 Visalia Rawhide season, please contact the Visalia Rawhide Ticket Office at 559.732.4433, visit us online at rawhidebaseball.com, or follow us on Facebook (TheRawhide), Instagram (@VisaliaRawhide), and Twitter (@VisaliaRawhide).