BOWKER CALLED UP TO GIANTS; IN STARTING LINEUP TONIGHT

The Fresno Grizzlies’ outfielder hit .255 in 111 games for the Giants last year.

By George Takata
VSP Senior Writer:

John Bowker’s 26th birthday was one of his best ever.

The Grizzlies outfielder was called up to the Giants Wednesday on his birthday during Fresno’s 8-4 win over the Sacramento River Cats. Bowker doubled in the first inning and was lifted for a pinch runner so he could get ready to leave for San Francisco. He is in tonight’s starting lineup for the Giants, batting fifth and playing left field.

Bowker hit .347 with 17 home runs and 63 runs batted in for the Grizzlies this season. This is his first call-up to the show this year. He hit .255 with 10 home runs and 43 RBI in 111 games for the Giants in 2008.

The Giants sent pitcher Ryan Sadowski to single ‘A’ San Jose to make room for Bowker on the roster. Sadowski had a 1.00 earned run average in three starts for San Francisco.

Because Bowker is now in the big leagues, he is ineligible to participate in next week’s Triple ‘A’ All-Star game in Portland Wednesday, July 15.

The Giants now have six outfielders on their 25 man roster, but espn.com is reporting the team is rumored to be interested in trading Fred Lewis.

GIANTS OUTFIELDERS:
Aaron Rowand
Randy Winn
Nate Schierholtz*
Fred Lewis*
Andres Torres*
John Bowker*

* Has played for Grizzlies

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