D-backs minor league report: Visalia can't clinch, Missoula on verge of doing so
After giving themselves a great chance to sweep the series and book a spot in the California League championship series, the Visalia Rawhide on Monday night let it get away and lost Game 3 5-4.
The Rawhide and San Jose Giants will meet in Game 4 Tuesday night.
The Rawhide offense completely disappeared after the third inning; 21 of their final 22 batters were retired by Giants pitching.
Meanwhile, the Missoula Osprey on Tuesday look to secure their fourth Pioneer League championship in franchise history as they host the Idaho Falls Chukars in Game 2 of the best-of-three series.
The Osprey lead the series 1-0 after a decisive 17-9 victory on Sunday.
Cameron Smith (7-1, 1.68 ERA) will start Game 2 for the Osprey and Derek Gordon (2-3, 3.47 ERA) will take the mound for the Chukars.
