Visalia Falls in Pitchers’ Duel to San Jose

Visalia, CA – Erick Reynoso tossed five strong innings but the Visalia Rawhide were defeated by the San Jose Giants 2-0 on Wednesday night at Valley Strong Ballpark.

Visalia (59-63, 24-32) and San Jose (77-45, 35-21) are even at one game apiece in the series.

San Jose scored their first run in the fifth. A double, followed by a groundout to the right side advancing the runner and a balk scored the run.

The Giants doubled their lead on a two out RBI single in the eighth.

Rawhide pitching held the Giants to just five hits for a second straight night. Reynoso allowed just three hits in his five inning start with six strikeouts.

Kyle Ayers tossed two shutout innings with three strikeouts and Alexis Liebano worked a scoreless inning with two punchouts.

Visalia left 10 runners stranded on base including the tying run in the last two frames. Eight of nine Rawhide batters reached base courtesy of five hits and six walks. JD Dix led the Rawhide with three walks.

The series continues on Thursday night with a 6:30 PM first pitch at Valley Strong Ballpark. The Rawhide will welcome actor Chris McDonald (Shooter McGavin in “Happy Gilmore”) to the ballpark presented by Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Golf Club. McDonald will be available for autographs and participate in a variety of ballpark activities.

In addition, any fans wearing gold clothing or golf apparel can receive a free ticket to the 4Creeks Pasture by visiting the Rawhide Ticket Office, presented by Kaweah Health, as the week’s Party Works Dress Up Theme.

Every Thursday at Valley Strong Ballpark also features $5.59 drinks until first pitch and sponsored drinks for $5.59 during the game, courtesy of Michelob Ultra, Estrella Jalisco, Coors Light and Pacifico. Gates will open for the general public at 5:30 PM.

Tickets for all upcoming Rawhide games can be purchased on the team’s website or at the Rawhide Ticket Office sponsored by Kaweah Health from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays.

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The Visalia Rawhide are a professional baseball team and the Single-A Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rawhide are celebrating 80 years of professional baseball in Visalia in 2025 as the “Year of the Oak.”  

Stay up to date with the Rawhide on the team’s website and by following the Rawhide on Facebook, X, Instagram and Tik Tok. The Rawhide play all home games at Valley Strong Ballpark located at 300 N Giddings Street Visalia, CA 93291.

Fans can purchase season ticket packages, group packages, single game tickets and team merchandise through the Rawhide website and at the stadium ticket office sponsored by Kaweah Health. All Rawhide games can be watched on MiLB.TV with a free radio broadcast also available online. For more information, visit milb.com/visalia, email [email protected] or call (559) 732-4433.