Rainiers Carry Momentum Moving Into Game Two against Fresno

Justus Sheffield (Charis Wilson )

May 22, 2019

After besting the Fresno Grizzlies on Tuesday, the Tacoma Rainiers (22-24) are set to start their second game of their four-game series on Wednesday at 11:35 AM PDT as left-hander Justus Sheffield (1-2, 4.38) takes the mound.
Wednesday is NW Brew Wednesday presented by Fremont Brewing, where every Wednesday this season we are featuring one of the spectacular local breweries the Pacific Northwest is known for. With just $5 at the home plate portable and first base concession stands you can lock down a cold brew companion for Hump Day delights at Cheney Stadium. Enjoy this Wednesday.
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Tacoma is celebrating its 25th season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and its 60th season in the Pacific Coast League.
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The Rainiers defeated Fresno on Tuesday, 12-3. Outfielder Ian Miller went 4-for-5 with his fourth home run of the season and 5 RBI in the victory. Austin Nola tallied his first triple of the season that sent Kyle Seager and Ryan Court home. The bullpen went six innings without allowing any runs.
BATTING AVERAGE:Chris Mariscal, .667
ON-BASE PCT: Mariscal, .750
SLUGGING PCT: Mariscal, .667
HOME RUNS:Jose Lobaton, 6
RBI:Kristopher Negrón, 30
SB: Ian Miller, 10
WINS:Jonathon Niese, 2
ERA:David Sheaffer, 0.00
STRIKEOUTS:Tayler Scott, 33
THU: vs. Fresno, 7:05 PM PDT | Thirsty Thursday | Copa de la Diversión
FRI: vs. Fresno, 7:05 PM PDT | Fireworks Friday | Fast Track Friday
SAT: @ Salt Lake, 5:35 PM PDT
SUN: @ Salt Lake, 12:05 PM PDT
MON: @ Salt Lake, 5:35 PM PDT
Since 1960, Cheney Stadium has stood proudly as an anchoring crown jewel in the heart of Central Tacoma. In 2010, the stadium fondly regarded as "R House" underwent a massive transformation to compete as a state-of-the-art entertainment venue in the modern era of professional sports. Once merely the grounds for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers baseball team, Cheney Stadium is now also home to a pair of professional soccer clubs: Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League and Tacoma Defiance, the highest-level USL squad for Seattle Sounders FC.
The Tacoma Rainiers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Season and single-match tickets for the 2019 season at Cheney Stadium, including hospitality and group ticket options, are now available at tacomarainiers.com/tickets or by contacting the We R Tacoma front office at (253) 752-7707. We R Tacoma is the overseeing body of the Tacoma Rainiers, Reign FC of the NWSL and Tacoma Defiance, USL Championship affiliate of Seattle Sounders FC.
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