When 51s general manager Chuck Johnson was sifting through fan suggestions for the new 51s team name, he came across more than a few suggestions for “Baseball McBaseball Face.”
Betsy Helfand
Former reporter: Las Vegas 51s, General Assignment
Betsy Helfand worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal between March 2016 and November 2018. She previously made stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Minnesota Daily and MLB.com in Minnesota. She was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism.
The 51s built up a seven-run lead and Logan Taylor and Drew Smith combined to keep the Fresno Grizzlies scoreless through 6. But in the last three innings, the Grizzlies tore into that lead, coming back for a 10-8 victory.
The 51s had just one hit on Wednesday night. And yet, they left Cashman Field with a win, coming out on top with a 2-1 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies pounced on A.J. Griffin in the first inning, ending his night early on their way to a 11-4 victory over the 51s on Tuesday night at Cashman Field.
The 51s are seeking fan input to help name the team, launching a “Name the Team Sweepstakes,” and asking fans to submit their favorite names.
After 16 years of managing in the Athletics’ organization — and one as a coach in the majors with the Athletics — and another seven with the Astros, DeFrancesco, 54, took over as manager of the 51s this offseason.
The 51s had led four times in the game before breaking through in the 11th inning with four runs.
Construction for Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin is well underway and on track for next season.
It was a night to forget Saturday in El Paso for the 51s. The ugly kind of loss — the kind that looked like it was going to be a win before defensive mistakes got in the way.
Corey Oswalt threw five shutout innings and gave up just a hit while striking out seven.
The Mets made a flurry of roster moves Friday, placing catcher Kevin Plawecki on the disabled list, sending down reliever Jacob Rhame and calling up outfielder Brandon Nimmo and catcher Jose Lobaton from Triple-A.
Las Vegas used a solid start from Chris Flexen and a pair of runs in five different innings to overmatch Albuquerque 10-3 on Thursday afternoon at Isotopes Park.
Despite an offensive breakthrough, the 51s ended the night with their fifth straight loss, falling 17-11 to the Albuquerque Wednesday night at Isotopes Park.
The bullpen can’t hold the lead after Drew Gagnon was called up from Double-A to start Tuesday night in place of Corey Oswalt.
The Mets called up 51s starter Corey Oswalt on Tuesday and sent down outfielder Brandon Nimmo.