Monday Baseball Bulletin

Ports Take Two in Modesto, Welcome in Visalia This Week

In Sunday's series finale against the Modesto Nuts, the Stockton Ports fought their way to a win coming back from a two-run deficit, ultimately taking two of six from the Nuts this past week in Modesto. The Ports will look to bounce back this week against the Visalia Rawhide starting on Tuesday, April 30th.

PREVIOUS GAMES AGAINST NUTS

Tuesday, April 23 - : A pitcher’s duel went to the Nuts on Tuesday night, as Modesto shut down the Ports eighth-inning rally to edge Stockton 3-0 in game one of a six-game series. Chen Zhuang pitched well in his second start of the season, allowing just one run in that came in fourth inning on a bloop single.
Wednesday, April 24 - The Ports lost in their first extra-inning game of the season on Wednesday night, dropping 7-6 decision in 11 innings to the Modesto Nuts. The Ports never trailed in the game until it ended.
Thursday, April 25 - Game three saw the Ports shut down the potent Nuts offense and score three runs in 5th. Ryan Lasko singled to load the bases, before Luke Mann drew a bases-loaded walk to tie the game at 2-2. Myles Naylor would hit a grounder deep into the hole at short for an RBI groundout to make it 3-2 Stockton.
Friday, April 26 - Game four was another wild nail biter for the Ports and Nuts at John Thurman Stadium on Friday night, with Modesto winning on a walk-off three-run homer from Lazaro Montes in a 13-10 victory for the Nuts. Daryln Montero went 3 for 4 with 3 doubles. Nate Nankil had a 2-RBI game going 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored.
Saturday, April 27 - Game five saw The Modesto Nuts struck early and often on Saturday night, defeating the Ports 17-2 at John Thurman Field to take a 4-1 series lead. Modesto (14-4) plated two in the first, one in the second, an four in the third to jump out to a 7-0 lead, capitalizing on the eight walks issued by starter Drew Conover.
Sunday, April 28 - The Stockton Ports came back form a two-run deficit on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Modesto Nuts 4-3 after scoring one in the fourth and two in the eighth to complete the comeback.

WHOS HOT

Luke Mann is 11 for his last 38 (.286) with a triple, 7 RBI, and 1 HR in his last 10 games. He leads the team in total bases over that time with 17.
Ryan Lasko is 5 for his last 19 (.263) over his last six games, with a .500 OBP and 3 stolen bases
Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang has allowed just 2 earned runs in 8.2 innings with 13 strikeouts to only two walks.

SERIES PREVIEW vs. VISALIA RAWHIDE

The Ports come back home to Banner Island Ballpark this week to welcome in the Visalia Rawhide (Arizona Diamondbacks Single-A affiliate) this week starting on Tuesday, April 30th through Sunday, May 5th.

At Bat this Week

vs. Visalia Rawhide

Banner Island Ballpark // Stockton, Calif.

Tuesday, April 30 // 7:05 p.m. PT
Wednesday, May 1 // 7:05 p.m. PT
Thursday, May 2 // 7:05 p.m. PT
Friday, May 3 // 7:05 p.m. PT
Saturday, May 4 // 7:05 p.m. PT
Sunday, May 5 // 2:09 p.m. PT

Radio Stream: https://www.iheart.com/live/fox-sports-am-1280-5236/

MiLBTV / Bally Sports Live

Twitter: @stocktonports

On Deck

@ San Jose

Excite Ballpark

Tuesday, May 7th - Sunday, May 12 // Times vary

Following their six-game series against the Rawhide, the Ports head back on the road to take on the San Jose Giants for the first time this season.

Against Visalia

This will be the first time the two teams have met this season. The Rawhide caught the best of the Ports in 2023 going 9-3 against Stockton.

About the Rawhide

10-10
Currently on 4-Game winning streak
2nd in Cal League South
.230 team batting average
Cristofer Torin leads team with .362 batting average
5 relievers with a sub 2.00 earned run average

ROSTER MOVES

4/29: Nelson Beltran - Reinstated from 7-day IL
4/29: Jose Dicochea - Transferred from LAN
4/29: Steven Echavarria - Transferred from ACL
4/29: Eduardo Rivera - Transferred from LAN
4/29: Drew Conover - Transferred from STK

The Ports are back at Banner Island Ballpark THIS WEEK for their third homestand of the year and we want YOU to join us for an awesome lineup of promotions and to cheer on your 2024 Ports! Save time, buy YOUR tickets online to ensure you have seats to the games you want to attend and check out the promotions below!

GET TICKETS

Stockton Ports Alumni Night - Saturday, May 18th

Mark your calendar as the Stockton Ports annual Alumni Night is back once again in 2024! Alumni Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at Banner Island Ballpark where the Ports will take on the Fresno Grizzlies. Alumni will be available to sign autographs and take pictures all throughout the night - bring your gear!

BUY TICKETS