Pitcher hopes time in Fresno will mend woes.Brad Hennessey will debut his sinker for Fresno Grizzlies fans today against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Hennessey, optioned to Fresno from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, got his first start with the Grizzlies at Oklahoma, where he pitched five innings, allowed six hits, one earned run and struck out three.
It was quite a jump Brian Bocock took -- from Class A to the majors.
Grizzlies report — 5/15/08SKY SOX 11, GRIZZLIES 5
Crucial moment: Ian Stewart hit a grand slam over the right field wall to boost the Sky Sox's lead to 11-3 in the top of the eighth inning.
07:55:40 AM Friday, May 16, 2008
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Gary Estwick / The Fresno Bee
08:20:26 AM Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Crucial moment: With the score tied 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh, Oklahoma's Jason Botts drove in two runs with a double to center field.
The Fresno Bee
08:16:31 AM Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Grizzlies report 5/12/08OKLAHOMA REDHAWKS 7, FRESNO GRIZZLIES 6
Crucial moment: Ahead in the count 1-2, Grizzlies starter Brooks McNiven allowed a two-run double to Oklahoma's Marlon Byrd that tied the score 3-3. Byrd later scored himself and Fresno would have to play catch-up the rest of the day.
The Fresno Bee
07:48:48 AM Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Grizzlies report 5/11/08FRESNO GRIZZLIES 13, OKLAHOMA REDHAWKS 5
Crucial moment: Grizzlies third baseman Justin Leone hit a one-out double to right field, initiating a three-run fifth inning that gave Fresno a 5-0 lead.
The Fresno Bee
07:56:30 AM Monday, May 12, 2008
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07:56:45 AM Monday, May 12, 2008
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Crucial moment: The first pitch to Fernando Tatis, who belted it for a three-run home run to left, his 11th homer and 27th, 28th and 29th RBIs of the season, for a 3-1 victory.
The Fresno Bee
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