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Beavers 1, Grizzlies 0
Wednesday April 09, 2003FRESNO, Calif. (AP) Portland starter Ben Howard pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Beavers to a 1-0 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies in a Pacific Coast League game Tuesday.
Howard (1-1) gave up just one hit and struck out two.
For the first five innings, Grizzlies starter Jerome Williams (1-1) matched Howard's shutout performance, allowing two hits and striking out four.
But in the sixth inning, Williams allowed three consecutive singles and when Jason Bay's hit sent Kory De Haan home, the Beavers had the only run they'd need.
Despite the Grizzlies' attempt at a ninth-inning rally, the Beavers held on to win.
The Grizzlies loaded the bases, but Todd Linden grounded out to end the rally and the game.
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