Crucial moment: Aaron Cunningham's two-run homer in the third inning off Fresno starter Garrett Broshuis gave Sacramento a 4-1 lead it would never relinquish. Broshuis already had given up a solo shot to Chris Denorfia.

Fresno Grizzlies outfielder John Bowker will start in the Triple-A All-Star Game after finishing as the Pacific Coast League's top vote-getter among field managers, general managers and members of the media.

So close, but no cigar: The Grizzlies pulled within a run in the top of the ninth when Emmanuel Burriss scored on a wild pitch. But Grizzlies No. 3 hitter John Bowker, named a PCL All-Star earlier in the day, grounded out to first to end the game.

Like Forrest Gump trying to find a seat on that bus, there seems to be no room for John Bowker in the majors right now.

Key inning: Fresno broke open a close game in the eighth inning. Number 4 hitter Joe Borchard tripled to right, scoring Jake Wald from third. Borchard later scored on a single by Ryan Rohlinger. The Grizzlies went on to win and split the four-game home se

Baseball etiquette calls for anyone at the ballpark not to mention the words "no-hitter" or "perfect game" when one of those happens to be in progress.

Crucial moment: Grizzlies No. 3 hitter John Bowker knocked his 15th homer with a three-run shot in the bottom of the first inning for a rare Fresno lead after the first frame. The Grizzlies entered Monday having been outscored 47-38 in the first inning th

When the TV is on in the Fresno Grizzlies' clubhouse and the San Francisco Giants are playing, every player and coach makes a point to watch part of the ballgame.

So close: One more big hit was all the Grizzlies needed to get by the Bees. The Grizzlies pulled within a run after pinch-hitter Kevin Frandsen came through with an RBI single to place runners on first and second with one out. But pinch-hitter Clay Timpne

Five 1-2-3's: Fresno struggled to get its offense rolling Saturday, producing five 1-2-3 innings. Salt Lake had just one. Emmanuel Burriss drove in Fresno's only run with a double to center field in the third.

Big innings: After scoring three runs to start the first, the Grizzlies began the second inning with three straight hits, including a two-run triple from leadoff hitter Emmanuel Burriss. In all, the Grizzlies scored three runs in the second to take a 6-0

Ramon Ortiz's big smile and care-free chuckle vanished as his manager called on him to deliver.

Grizzlies 5, Bees 2

Bees 5, Grizzlies 4

Key inning: A five-run seventh lifted Fresno to an 8-1 win over host Salt Lake in the opener of a four-game series. Jake Wald led off with a homer, Emmanuel Burriss and John Bowker both had RBI singles and Ryan Rohlinger capped the burst with a two-run double.

Bowker blocked: San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said there are no plans to promote John Bowker despite his .341 average and 50 RBIs at Triple-A Fresno.

At some point, the San Francisco Giants will decide how to address pitcher Jonathan Sanchez's woes on the mound.

Key inning: Grizzlies pitcher Billy Sadler made his first start in 15 days and looked rusty from the get-go in giving up three runs off four hits and a walk. He settled down after the first, but enough damage had been done with the Grizzlies offense strug

Game winner: With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Fresno's Jesus Guzman singled to score Kevin Frandsen and give the Grizzlies an 8-7 home win against Colorado Springs.

When tragedy struck, German Amezcua and his family found a way to smile.

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The Fresno Grizzles' revolving door at catcher took another turn Friday when Steve Holm rejoined the team after clearing waivers.

Key moment: Matt Murton drove in his seventh run of the game with a sacrifice fly that gave Colorado Springs the 9-8 victory in 11 innings.

Emmanuel Burriss keeps his eyes on the bigger picture.