Welcome back everyone! Grizzlies take on the Evansville Otters tonight in game two of the series at GCS Ballpark. After a great 4-2 homestand, the Grizzlies have now lost four games in a row. Tonight, the Grizzlies will have St. Louis native Brad Stone on the hill. Stone has won two starts in a row and has gone at least six innings in five of his last six starts. Right-hander Scott Kelley, a former Royals farmhand, goes for the Otters. Here are some notes heading into tonight's game, which can be heard on the Gateway Grizzlies Radio Network (590 AM KFNS, 1400 AM KJFF, gatewaygrizzlies.com, kfns.com and mymoinfo.com).
*Charlie Lisk is one hit away from tying Mike Breyman (2004-2008) as GWY's all-time hits leader. One more hit gives Charlie 458 career hits in a Grizzlies uniform
*Gateway's last three wins have been one-run wins
*Only eight games, including tonight, remain in the 2011 season for GWY
*The Grizzlies last lost five games in a row, July 7-12
*Grizzlies first baseman Case Rigby has eight multi-hit games in his 18 games played
-Adam Young
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Grizzlies trying for the Sweep Tonight
Hello All! After a rough 1-5 road trip through the Chicago area, the Grizzlies have come home and played some impressive baseball in front of their home fans. After a 13-5 drubbing of the Southern Illinois Miners on Tuesday night (second place: Frontier League West Division), the Grizzlies came-from-behind to take down Southern last night. It was a dramatic win for Gateway. After trailing 7-2, the Grizzlies chipped away at the deficit and entered the ninth inning down 8-6. In came Miners closer Clayton Dill, who had yet to surrender a run in 2011..that didn't bother the Grizzlies though. Gateway collected some early hits in the inning, tied the game on an RBI walk for Johnny Aldaz, and won the game on an RBI walk for Brian Harris. What an ending it was in Sauget!! Here's my radio call, as heard on1400 AM KJFF, an affiliate station on the Gateway Grizzlies Radio Network. Click the link below.
GRIZZLIES WALK OFF AGAINST MINERS
The win was the first of the season for GWY when trailing after seven innings. They are now 1-36 when trailing after seven and 7-16 in one run games. Excited for tonight, as the Grizzlies look to pick up their first series sweep since June 3-5 vs. Rockford. Rookie right-hander Ryan Juarez goes for GWY and veteran right-hander Ryan Zink goes for SIL. First pitch is set for 7:05 CT. I go on the air 6:50 CT with the Budweiser Pregame Show. Would love to hear from you! Email me in the broadcast booth during the game at ayoung@gatewaygrizzlies.com
Some Grizzlies notes for tonight's game (8-17-11):
*Joe Agreste is hitting .417 in his last 10 games and is in the midst of a 12-game hit streak.
*Charlie Lisk (pictured right: courtesy of Paul Baillargeon/ActionImaging.com) is now only nine hits away from tying Mike Breyman (2004-2008) for the Grizzlies all-time hits record (458).
*Tonight's Grizzlies starter, Ryan Juarez, has won four of his last five starts.
*GWY is looking to win three games in a row for the first time since late July.
GO GRIZZLIES!!!
-Adam Young, Voice of the Gateway Grizzlies
GRIZZLIES WALK OFF AGAINST MINERS
The win was the first of the season for GWY when trailing after seven innings. They are now 1-36 when trailing after seven and 7-16 in one run games. Excited for tonight, as the Grizzlies look to pick up their first series sweep since June 3-5 vs. Rockford. Rookie right-hander Ryan Juarez goes for GWY and veteran right-hander Ryan Zink goes for SIL. First pitch is set for 7:05 CT. I go on the air 6:50 CT with the Budweiser Pregame Show. Would love to hear from you! Email me in the broadcast booth during the game at ayoung@gatewaygrizzlies.com
Some Grizzlies notes for tonight's game (8-17-11):
*Joe Agreste is hitting .417 in his last 10 games and is in the midst of a 12-game hit streak.
*Tonight's Grizzlies starter, Ryan Juarez, has won four of his last five starts.
*GWY is looking to win three games in a row for the first time since late July.
GO GRIZZLIES!!!
-Adam Young, Voice of the Gateway Grizzlies
Friday, August 12, 2011
Peters and Fitzgerald Traded
The Gateway Grizzlies have made a pair of trades during their current six-game road trip through the Chicago area. Before game three with Joliet, GWY traded outfielder DJ Fitzgerald to Windy City for a player to be named later. Then, early Friday, the Grizzlies announced they had traded veteran outfielder Brandon Peters to Joliet for outfielder Jett Hart.
Fitzgerald was hitting above .300 and doing a nice job since coming to GWY from the Cubs organization. It's still unknown who Gateway will get in return, but I feel like Phil Warren and his coaching staff will get a great talent in return.
Peters (Pictured Right: Courtesy of Paul Baillargeon/ActionImaging.com) has been with Gateway since 2008 and there is no doubt he has been a key face of this organization. As Phil Warren has said repeatedly, 'he plays the game the way it's supposed to be played.' It has been a true joy covering 'BP' over the years. He was as well-liked as anyone in the clubhouse and he produced every season @ GWY. An All-Star in 2010, Peters wasn't putting up 'BP' like numbers in 2011, but he was still playing well and working hard every day. I speak on behalf of the Grizzlies Organization when I say he will be sorely missed. Phil Warren made this move out of respect for Brandon, trying to help him win a championship w/ Joliet.
Best of luck to both Fitzgerald and Peters!
Fitzgerald was hitting above .300 and doing a nice job since coming to GWY from the Cubs organization. It's still unknown who Gateway will get in return, but I feel like Phil Warren and his coaching staff will get a great talent in return.
Best of luck to both Fitzgerald and Peters!
Road Trip Update: Grizzlies Struggling In The Chicago Area
Hello All! Hope all is well wherever you are! After taking two of three from Windy City over the weekend @ GCS Ballpark, the Grizzlies have stumbled so far on the road trip, going 0-4. With that said, Gateway has really battled on this trip and there has been some exciting finishes. Here's some info on those exciting finishes.
*Tuesday night: Gateway lost to Joliet 7-6. GWY had runners on first and third with no outs, yet still couldn't push across a run.
*Wednesday night: Gateway lost to Joliet 7-5. GWY left runners on first and second to end the game.
*Friday night: Gateway fell to Windy City 5-3. GWY had runners on first and second with no one out and couldn't push a run across, ending the game with runners on second and third.
The Grizzlies are 0-35 when trailing after seven innings. The Grizzlies are the only team in the Frontier League that hasn't come back from a deficit when trailing after seven. The Southern Illinois Miners, the comeback team of 2011, has seven wins when trailing after seven.
The Grizzlies have two games left on the road trip before having an off day on Monday and returning back to GCS Ballpark on Tuesday for a six-game homestand. A pair of newcomer's will start for GWY, with RHP Erick Carillo going on Saturday and RHP Nolan Shaffer on Sunday.
Some positives from the road trip:
*Case Rigby has been a FINE addition for GWY at first base. The California native can flat out mash, and he also plays a solid first base. I'm excited to watch Case play the rest of the season and hopefully beyond.
*Kent Gerst (Pictured right: Courtesy of Paul Baillargeon/ActionImaging.com) has started to heat up. The O'Fallon, MO native went 2-for-3 tonight with a Solo HR and 2 RBI.
*Gateway continues to stay competitive..every game during the trip has been close. Let's see if GWY can start to take a couple of these close one's!
*Tuesday night: Gateway lost to Joliet 7-6. GWY had runners on first and third with no outs, yet still couldn't push across a run.
*Wednesday night: Gateway lost to Joliet 7-5. GWY left runners on first and second to end the game.
*Friday night: Gateway fell to Windy City 5-3. GWY had runners on first and second with no one out and couldn't push a run across, ending the game with runners on second and third.
The Grizzlies are 0-35 when trailing after seven innings. The Grizzlies are the only team in the Frontier League that hasn't come back from a deficit when trailing after seven. The Southern Illinois Miners, the comeback team of 2011, has seven wins when trailing after seven.
The Grizzlies have two games left on the road trip before having an off day on Monday and returning back to GCS Ballpark on Tuesday for a six-game homestand. A pair of newcomer's will start for GWY, with RHP Erick Carillo going on Saturday and RHP Nolan Shaffer on Sunday.
Some positives from the road trip:
*Case Rigby has been a FINE addition for GWY at first base. The California native can flat out mash, and he also plays a solid first base. I'm excited to watch Case play the rest of the season and hopefully beyond.
*Gateway continues to stay competitive..every game during the trip has been close. Let's see if GWY can start to take a couple of these close one's!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
CAN'T SEE THE GAME IN PERSON? CATCH IT ON THE RADIO!
In case some of you don't know how to access the Gateway Grizzlies Radio Broadcasts, here is where you can access the games.
*Flagship Station: 590 AM KFNS (Webster Groves, MO location)
*Affiliate Station: 1400 AM KJFF (Festus, MO location)
*Online: http://www.gatewaygrizzlies/ and http://www.kfns.com/
*Phone Application: You can also download the KFNS App on your cellphone..GREAT feature!
Hope everyone who tunes in is enjoying the radio broadcasts..I try to be as descriptive as possible and bring the game to life for the fans tuning in. If you have any questions or comments, email me at ayoung@gatewaygrizzlies.com
Below are links to highlight clips from some recent Grizzlies game, via our affiliate station, 1400 AM KJFF in Festus, MO. The newest clips are at the top!
Fitzgerald Goes Yard In Normal
Hernandez Does It Again, Another Homer
Hernandez Gives Gateway A Lead (Ohhhh Baby!!)
Agreste Grand Slam Powers Gateway To A Win
Enourato Closes Out A Grizzlies Win
Logan Parker 2-Run Double
Grizzlies Fall In Florence
Miners Walk-Off Against The Grizzlies
*Flagship Station: 590 AM KFNS (Webster Groves, MO location)
*Affiliate Station: 1400 AM KJFF (Festus, MO location)
*Online: http://www.gatewaygrizzlies/ and http://www.kfns.com/
*Phone Application: You can also download the KFNS App on your cellphone..GREAT feature!
Hope everyone who tunes in is enjoying the radio broadcasts..I try to be as descriptive as possible and bring the game to life for the fans tuning in. If you have any questions or comments, email me at ayoung@gatewaygrizzlies.com
Below are links to highlight clips from some recent Grizzlies game, via our affiliate station, 1400 AM KJFF in Festus, MO. The newest clips are at the top!
Fitzgerald Goes Yard In Normal
Hernandez Does It Again, Another Homer
Hernandez Gives Gateway A Lead (Ohhhh Baby!!)
Agreste Grand Slam Powers Gateway To A Win
Enourato Closes Out A Grizzlies Win
Logan Parker 2-Run Double
Grizzlies Fall In Florence
Miners Walk-Off Against The Grizzlies
Grizzlies Hoping To Get On A Streak
Game No. 67 is tonight for the Grizzlies and they enter action 28-38, certainly not the record everyone was hoping for at this point in the season. Manager Phil Warren has said it numerous times...Gateway is the only team in the league that has not had an extended winning streak this season. The longest streak for the Grizzlies is four straight wins. Hopefully the Grizzlies can start a streak tonight and make a playoff run! Some notes for tonight's matchup with the expansion team, Joliet Slammers:
*Gateway (28-38) vs. Joliet (38-28)
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| Photo courtesy of Paul Baillargeon/ActionImaging.com |
*Logan Parker (pictured right) rides a 15-game hit streak into tonight's action
*Joe Agreste has 12 RBI in his last six games
*Red-hot Landon Hernandez has homered three times in his last six games played
*Sean Toler (RHP) makes his second start with Gateway tonight
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the Grizzlies will have Brad Stone going in game three of the series. The St. Louis native is winless so far in 2011. The Grizzlies are currently in the midst of a six-game homestand that takes them through Sunday against Windy City. As always, GO GRIZZLIES!!
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