Daily Archives: April 15, 2023

CAL LEAGUE PODCASTS

A couple of Cal League podcasts have posted new episodes recently leading up to the 2023 season. In addition to following each club’s social media, these outlets are a great way to hear unique insights on the California League.

The California League Research Project talked with Visalia Rawhide announcer Jill Gearin in a March 30th episode. The discussion took place before the roster was set, with the hopes that Druw Jones would be heading to Visalia, as he ultimately has. Host Mario Ramos asked Jill about the upcoming promotions, her various duties with the club and many other subjects in the 20 minute episode:

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE RESEARCH PROJECT

Stockton Ports announcer Alex Jensen had Melissa Lockard of The Athletic on The Portside Pod on April 5th. In Episode 3.6, Melissa discussed various players headed to Stockton on the eve of the 2023 season as well as the Oakland A’s draft strategy and other topics:

 

PORTSIDE POD WITH ALEX JENSEN

 

SAN JOSE DROPS MODESTO WITH 3 IN THE 9TH

The San Jose Giants (4-3) broke a 4-4 tie with a three-run uprising in the top of the ninth to drop Modesto (4-3) by a score of 7-4 Friday night at John Thurman Field. SS Diego Velasquez and 3B Andrew Kachel opened with back-to-back doubles to put the Giants up 5-4, followed by an HBP, a single and a run-scoring groundout to put the game out of reach at 7-4.

LHP Jack Choate came on in the fourth inning and threw three scoreless innings, allowing one walk and no hits while striking out six. RHP Daniel Blair (W, 1-0) covered the last 1 2/3 innings for San Jose and gave up one hit and no walks with two strikeouts to earn the win.

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