August 24, 2009 - California League (CalL) Stockton Ports STOCKTON, Calif.- The Stockton Ports (56-70) had a narrow 1-0 lead until the sixth inning, when the San Jose Giants (81-45) offense came to life. The Giants defeated the Ports, 7-2, at Banner Island Ballpark. Ports starter Pedro Figueroa held the Giants to just three hits in 5.0 scoreless innings, walking five and fanning six. Reliever Leonardo Espinal picked up his second blown save and his third loss, giving up three runs in 1.1 innings. The Giants collected four runs off Nick Walters in the eighth frame. The Ports were the first to score, pulling ahead, 1-0, in the bottom of the second. With one out, designated hitter Yusuf Carter singled. He came home on a double by second baseman Frank Martinez, which dropped near the Ports bullpen in left center field. Figueroa... [read full story]
