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Nats' Cavalli leading the way toward Washington

Right-hander's K-heavy debut grabbed spotlight in evolving system
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January 10, 2022

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Grizzlies finish 2019 on six-game win streak

Homers by Drew Ward and Matt Reistetter the difference in season's ultimate game
September 2, 2019

Fresno, CA (Monday, September 2) - The Fresno Grizzlies (65-75) finished their 22nd season with a 6-5 victory over the Albuquerque Isotopes (60-80) on Labor Day afternoon at Chukchansi Park. Fresno wrapped the 2019 campaign with a 7-1 homestand and a season-high six-game win streak, victorious in nine of their

Slugfest ends in a 14-13 Grizz walk-off

Fresno trailed 7-0 after an inning and a half; Jake Noll with the game-winner
August 28, 2019

Fresno, California (Wednesday, August 28) - The Fresno Grizzlies (60-75) outlasted the Tacoma Rainiers (59-75) 14-13 in 10 innings Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. Both clubs combined for 37 hits with every batter notching at least one knock. Fresno trailed 7-0 after a frame and a half, their largest comeback

Tacos for the road, and a #TacoTuesday win

"Fresno Tacos" improve to 6-4 this season (2-0 at El Paso)
August 20, 2019

El Paso, TX (Tuesday, August 20) - On Taco Tuesday, the "Fresno Tacos" (56-71) played as the visiting team for the second time this season, a natural opponent for the "El Paso Margaritas" (74-53) as part of Copa de la Diversion festivities at Southwest Univeristy Park. Fresno prevailed 9-4, scoring

E-Train sweeps over Grizz 15-7

Fresno meets San Antonio for the first time in franchise history this weekend, in attempt to salvage Texas two-step trip
August 1, 2019

Round Rock, TX (Thursday, August 1) - The Fresno Grizzlies (53-57) lost their sixth straight and were defeated for the eighth time in nine games Thursday evening in a visit to the Round Rock Express (65-44). Round Rock, scoring 14 unanswered runs at one point, took it by a 15-7

Aces tire out Lowriders 10-6 in series finale

Jake Noll homers twice and drives in five
July 28, 2019

Fresno, California (Sunday, July 28) - The Fresno Grizzlies (53-54) transformed into "Lowriders de Fresno" for the fourth and final time this season on Sunday, falling 10-6 to the Reno Aces (48-59) from Chukchansi Park. The Lowriders finished 1-3 in their two weekends after splitting with Omaha on June 15

Grizzlies draw low card in 11-7 loss to Aces on Friday

Fresno smashes three home runs in defeat
July 26, 2019

Fresno, CA (Friday, July 26) - The Fresno Grizzlies (53-52) dropped the series-opener to the Reno Aces (46-59) on Friday evening by an 11-7 final, the first of three this weekend at Chukchansi Park.Reno's 14-hit attack included a two-run homer by the rehabbing Blake Swihart in the fourth inning, and

Grizzlies go quietly in 9-1 setback to River Cats

Fresno trails Sacramento by four games in Pacific Northern Division
July 24, 2019

Fresno, California (Wednesday, July 24) - The Sacramento River Cats (56-47) defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (52-51) 9-1 from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, Fresno dropped four games back of Sacramento for first place in the Pacific Northern Division. The Grizzlies will also try to avoid being swept for the first

PCL notes: Grizzlies' Noll stays motivated

Nationals No. 26 prospect heating up in Fresno after MLB stints
July 23, 2019

Jake Noll was only about seven months removed from suiting up for Double-A Harrisburg when he got a surprising call at the start of this season.The corner infielder, a seventh-round pick in 2016 out of Florida Gulf Coast University, was skipping Triple-A and heading straight to the Majors. The Nationals

Crowe dazzles as Fresno outlasts Reno 8-5 in 11 innings

Wil Crowe: 7.1 IP (ties career-high), 6 K; 1-3, 1B
July 19, 2019

Reno, Nevada (Friday, July 19) - In a back-and-forth contest, the Fresno Grizzlies (50-49) conquered the Reno Aces (42-57) 8-5 in 11 innings from Greater Nevada Field. The win improved Fresno to 7-4 in extras with a 4-1 mark on the road. Grizzlies starter Wil Crowe did not factor in

Chihuahuas bark up 8-4 win against Grizzlies

Jake Noll and Taylor Gushue deliver back-to-back homers
July 3, 2019

El Paso, Texas (Wednesday, July 3) - The El Paso Chihuahuas (52-33) bit the Fresno Grizzlies (44-42) 8-4 in the series finale from Southwest University Park. Both clubs combined for 24 hits with seven going for extra-bases. Fresno starter Joe Ross (2-1) suffered the loss against his former organization. The

Slugfest in Salt Lake goes Fresno's way, 13-12

Grizzlies notch 18 hits with every starter recording at least one
June 22, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah (Saturday, June 22) - The Fresno Grizzlies (39-36) survived the Salt Lake Bees (34-40) 13-12 in front of a crowd of 12,386 from Smith's Ballpark. The four hour and five minute contest was the longest nine-inning game in Bees' history, beating the old record by one

Bees walk-off on Grizz 12-11 despite Raudy Read's grand slam

Fresno holds on to win suspended game but falls in scheduled contest
June 20, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah (Thursday, June 20) - It took 70 days, but the Fresno Grizzlies (37-35) finally beat the Salt Lake Bees (33-38) 8-4 from Smith's Ballpark. After the game was suspended on April 10 due to rain, the two clubs resumed action in the top of the fourth

Espino and Lowriders cruise to 8-1 win on Father's Day

Paolo Espino: 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K
June 16, 2019

Fresno, California (Sunday, June 16) - Behind a strong start from Paolo Espino and three homers, the Lowriders de Fresno (34-35) stopped their three-game skid with an 8-1 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers (34-36) on Father's Day. Espino (7-2) secured the decision after six innings of one-run ball, allowing

Noll swats walk-off single as Grizz buzz past Bees 9-8

Raudy Read homers twice and drives in five runs
June 2, 2019

Fresno, California (Sunday, June 2) - The Fresno Grizzlies (28-29) walked off on the Salt Lake Bees (26-30) 9-8 Sunday afternoon from Chukchansi Park. Trailing 8-4 heading into the bottom of the eighth, Fresno mounted five runs in the next two frames to complete their second-largest comeback of the season

Bees swarm Grizzlies late in 10-9 victory

Fresno drops fourth straight game
May 29, 2019

Fresno, California (Wednesday, May 29) - The Salt Lake Bees (24-28) stung the Fresno Grizzlies (26-27) 10-9 from Chukchansi Park. Salt Lake rallied for five runs in the final two frames to secure the win. Roberto Peña blasted a double to deep center in the eighth to even the score.

Noll's big fly backs Espino's strong start as Grizzlies keep Chihuahuas on leash

Jake Noll: HR, 3 RBI; Paolo Espino: 7 IP, 2 R, 7 K
May 25, 2019

Fresno, California (Saturday, May 25) - The Fresno Grizzlies (26-23) topped the El Paso Chihuahuas (31-18) 5-2 from Chukchansi Park, earning them their third straight victory. In back-to-back starts, Paolo Espino (4-1, win) dazzled for seven innings. The right hander struck out seven while allowing four hits and two runs.

Fresno topples Tacoma 9-6 as Hernandez continues HR tear

Yadiel Hernandez goes deep for the third time in the last two games
May 24, 2019

Tacoma, Wash. (Friday, May 24) - The Fresno Grizzlies (25-23) held on to defeat the Tacoma Rainiers (23-26) 9-6 from Cheney Stadium. With the win, Fresno leaves Washington with a series split. Yadiel Hernandez played hero for the second straight evening, going deep for the third time in the last

McGowin and Grizzlies claw past Chihuahuas 2-0

El Paso's 12-game winning streak comes to an end
May 2, 2019

Fresno, California (Thursday, May 2) - Kyle McGowin and the Fresno Grizzlies (12-15) shutout the El Paso Chihuahuas (19-8) 2-0 Thursday morning from Chukchansi Park. The Chihuahuas 12-game winning streak and the Grizzlies seven-game losing streak both ended with the final result. McGowin (2-2, win) was exceptional on both sides

Andrew Aplin's walk-off grand slam stuns Grizzlies 14-13

Jake Noll and Jacob Wilson: 6-for-12, 2 HR, 2B, 8 RBI, 6 R
11:17 PM EDT

Reno, Nevada (Saturday, April 27) - The Fresno Grizzlies (11-11) couldn't close the door on the Reno Aces (8-14), falling 14-13 Saturday afternoon from Greater Nevada Field. A nine-run epic comeback in the ninth ended on a walk-off grand slam from former Grizzly Andrew Aplin. Despite the defeat, every Fresno

Fresno wins fourth straight, improves to 5-1 in rainy Salt Lake City

Clubs were able to salvage half a doubleheader; with Grizzlies leading 8-1 after three innings, game two will be made up upon return trip to SLC in June
April 10, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah (Wednesday, April 10) - After a rainout on Tuesday night, the Fresno Grizzlies (5-1) and Salt Lake Bees (1-5) attempted to play two on Wednesday at Smith's Ballpark, before the second game was suspended by rain after three innings with the Grizzlies leading 8-1. The early

Grizzlies roar past Aces 8-4 behind Reynolds slam

Matt Reynolds' first career grand slam backs 18 strikeouts by the Fresno staff
April 6, 2019

Fresno, Calif. (Saturday, April 6) - The Fresno Grizzlies (2-1) bounced back after Friday's loss with a grand showing Saturday night. After three walks loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth, Matt Reynolds hammered a pitch to left field, giving Fresno a lead they wouldn't surrender. It was

Kieboom leads charge for Nats All-Stars

No. 37 overall prospect blasted career-best 16 homers in '18
December 20, 2018

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.With expectations as high as ever in the nation's capital, the Nationals were plagued by injuries

2018 P-Nats Sweep Washington Nationals Minor League Awards

Carter Kieboom, Ben Braymer, Wil Crowe, & Jake Noll Each Honored by Washington
September 27, 2018

Woodbridge, VA---The Washington Nationals named four 2018 P-Nats as organizational award winners for the 2018 season. The Nationals named SS Carter Kieboom  their 2018 Minor League Player of the Year, LHP Ben Braymer  and RHP Wil Crowe  their 2018 co-Minor League Pitchers of the Year, and INF Jake Noll  as the winner of the

Nats honor Kieboom as Player of the Year

No. 34 prospect hit .280 with 16 homers for Potomac, Harrisburg
September 26, 2018

Back in March, the Nationals were just hoping prospects Juan Soto and Carter Kieboomwould be healthy for all of the upcoming 2018 season. Now, Soto is a National League Rookie of the Year contender, and on Wednesday, Kieboom was presented with his own award.The Nationals named Kieboom -- MLB.com's No.