The Fresno Grizzlies scored twice in both the eighth and ninth innings to rally past the Giants, 8–7, on Tuesday night at Chukchansi Park. San Jose enjoyed a five-run lead in the contest, but was unable to hold off Fresno and suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the opener of the six-game series. With the loss, the Giants (51–28) fell two games behind Fresno (53–26) for the best record in Low-A West.