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2023 Fresno Grizzlies Season Recap

The 2023 Fresno Grizzlies finished with the best regular season mark in the California League, broke numerous individual records and rostered the league’s MVP
September 22, 2023

Fresno, CA– The 25th season of Fresno Grizzlies baseball was unforgettable, as the team and city celebrated another year of records and memories. Now in their third year affiliated with the Colorado Rockies, the 2023 Grizzlies club exceeded expectations with yet another memorable season in Downtown Fresno. All About the

Ryan Ritter Named California League MVP; 3 More Grizzlies Also Announced as All-Stars

Ryan Ritter awarded MVP (3rd in Grizzlies franchise history) and Top SS; Steve Soliz tabbed as Manager of the Year; Zach Agnos and Michael Prosecky also selected to the All-Star Team
September 18, 2023

Fresno, CA – Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday morning that three Fresno Grizzlies were awarded California League All-Star honors, with two members of the squad receiving League Awards, thanks to their stellar 2023 campaigns. Shortstop Ryan Ritter, manager Steve Soliz, right-handed relief pitcher Zach Agnos and left-handed starting pitcher Michael

Grizzlies LHP Michael Prosecky Named California League Pitcher of the Month For August

Prosecky made 5 starts, going 3-1 with a 0.96 ERA (3 shutout starts).
September 5, 2023

Fresno, CA – Fresno Grizzlies LHP Michael Prosecky was selected by Minor League Baseball as the California League Pitcher of the Month for August. This is Prosecky's second award in his first professional season. He won Pitcher of the Week honors from July 31-August 6. Prosecky went 3-1 with a

Fresno’s pitching staff Huff and puff, blow Visalia’s barn down late 4-1

Kody Huff: 4-for-4 with go-ahead RBI 2B in 9th; Grizzlies pitching staff strikes out 15
August 31, 2023

Visalia, CA (Wednesday, August 30) – The Fresno Grizzlies (73-49, 37-19) snuck past the Visalia Rawhide (48-74, 25-31) 4-1 Wednesday night from Valley Strong Ballpark. The Grizzlies improved to 37-19 (.661) in the second half, 40-20 (.667) in their last 60 games and 50-23 (.685) in their last 73 contests.

No Problem with Ports for Prosecky and Grizzlies in 7-1 Triumph 

Michael Prosecky: 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (only hit was infield single)
August 24, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, August 23) – The Fresno Grizzlies (69-47, 33-17) beat the Stockton Ports (43-73, 18-32) 7-1 Wednesday evening from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies improved to 33-17 (.660) in the second half, 36-18 (.667) in their last 54 games and 46-21 (.687) in their last 67 contests. Fresno moved

Early pitcher’s duel turns into a 12-3 Fresno blowout of Modesto

Grizzlies scored all 12 runs in final 4 innings (7 runs in the 9th)
August 17, 2023

Modesto, CA (Wednesday, August 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (66-44, 30-14) routed the Modesto Nuts (59-51, 25-19) 12-3 Wednesday night from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 30-14 (.682) in the second half, 33-15 (.688) in their last 48 games and 43-18 (.705) in their last 61 contests. The Grizzlies

Baserunning miscues by Fresno costs them 2-0 against San Jose 

Grizzlies thrown out 4 times at 3rd and picked off once at 1st; Prosecky and Sanchez strike out 11 Giants batters
August 9, 2023

San Jose, CA (Wednesday, August 9) – The Fresno Grizzlies (63-41, 27-11) were tripped up by the San Jose Giants (58-46, 18-20) 2-0 Wednesday afternoon from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies dropped to 27-11 in the second half, 30-12 in their last 42 games and 40-15 in their last 55 contests.

Grizzlies LHP Michael Prosecky Selected as California League Pitcher of the Week For July 31 - August 6

Michael Prosecky: 6.0 IP, 0 R, 11 K (career-highs in IP and K) on August 1 vs. Quakes
August 7, 2023

Fresno, CA – Fresno Grizzlies LHP Michael Prosecky was tabbed by Minor League Baseball as the California League Pitcher of the Week for July 31-August 6. Prosecky's dominant start versus Rancho Cucamonga helped the Grizzlies earn a series victory against the Quakes. Prosecky (9-5) earned the win Tuesday night (August

Prosecky punches out 11 as Fresno puzzles Rancho Cucamonga 2-1

Michael Prosecky: 6.0 IP, 0 R, 11 K (career-highs in IP and K)
August 2, 2023

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, August 1) – The Fresno Grizzlies (59-38, 23-8) clipped the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-43, 15-16) 2-1 Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 23-8 in the second half, 26-9 in their last 35 games and 36-12 in their last 48 contests. The Grizzlies

Complete performance claws Grizzlies past 66ers 3-1 Tuesday

Bryant Betancourt: 3 RBI; Jake Snider: 3B, 2B, 2 R; Grizzlies pitching staff: 9.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 8 K
July 26, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Tuesday, July 25) – The Fresno Grizzlies (55-36, 19-6) nipped the Inland Empire 66ers (49-39, 16-9) 3-1 Tuesday evening from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 19-6 in the second half, 22-7 in their last 29 games and 32-10 in their last 42 contests.

Prosecky’s outing complimented by late Grizzlies offense in 7-2 triumph over Nuts 

Fresno has won 6 straight games over Modesto; Michael Prosecky: 5.2 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 6 K; Jake Snider reaches base 4 times
July 19, 2023

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, July 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (52-33, 16-3) vanquished the Modesto Nuts (41-44, 7-12) 7-2 Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno won their sixth straight game against Modesto with the last two contests ending 7-2. The Grizzlies improved to a Minor League-best 16-3 in the second half,

A hit cycle in the 5th supports Prosecky’s gem in Fresno’s 5-2 victory over San Jose

Grizzlies score 4 runs in the 5th; Michael Prosecky: 5.0 IP, 0 R, 7 K
July 7, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, July 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (47-31, 11-1) beat the San Jose Giants (43-35, 3-9) 5-2 Thursday evening from Chukchansi Park. The red-hot Grizzlies improved to 11-1 in the second half, 14-2 in their last 16 games and 24-5 in their last 29 contests. Fresno has won

Sweet Melody in Modesto: 3-run 1st sets tone and Prosecky’s perfect pitch lets Fresno finish 1st half on 4-3 high note

Grizzlies end 1st half at 36-30; Michael Prosecky: 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K
June 23, 2023

Modesto, CA (Thursday, June 22) – The Fresno Grizzlies (36-30) conducted a 4-3 win over the Modesto Nuts (34-32) Thursday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 13-4 in their last 17 contests and 18-2 when allowing three runs or fewer. The Grizzlies moved to 14-9 in one-run games

Win streak ends as Fresno stymied 5-2 by Marcheco, Inland Empire

Jean Perez: HR in 9th; Jorge Marcheco goes distance for 66ers
June 16, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, June 15) – The Fresno Grizzlies (32-28) saw their six-game winning streak come to end Thursday night from Chukchansi Park, falling 5-2 to the Inland Empire 66ers (29-28). The Grizzlies have still won nine of their last 11 games and dropped to 11-4 at home against the

Trio of Grizzlies’ arms calm Storm 1-0 for 3rd shutout of season

Michael Prosecky, Felix Ramires and Zach Agnos: 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 14 K
June 9, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, June 8) – The Fresno Grizzlies (27-27) calmed the Lake Elsinore Storm (27-24) 1-0 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. After allowing a season-high 13 runs the evening before, the Fresno pitching staff flipped the script, tossing their third shutout win of the season. Michael Prosecky, Felix Ramires

Aggressive Grizzlies offense bites Ports 10-2 Thursday

Ritter: HR (11), 4 RBI; A. Perez: 1st HR of season; Huff: 3-for-4, 2 R
May 26, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, May 25) – The Fresno Grizzlies (22-20) rode a dynamic offensive performance to a commanding 10-2 victory over the Stockton Ports (14-28) Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies offense tallied 10 runs on 12 hits and five walks, which included a five-run third inning. Every Fresno

Ordonez’s walk-off single caps off Fresno’s 7-6 comeback win over Visalia

Grizzlies break five-game home losing streak with a three-run 9th
May 12, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, May 11) – The comeback claws were out in full force Thursday night from Chukchansi Park, as the Fresno Grizzlies (15-15) walked off on the Visalia Rawhide (12-18) 7-6. Fresno scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth, capped off by a Jesus Ordonez single to

Prosecky dazzles in Grizzlies 6-2 win over Giants

Michael Prosecky: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
April 28, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, April 27) – The Fresno Grizzlies (11-7) kept their home winning streak alive at Chukchansi Park Thursday night, thundering past the San Jose Giants (10-8) 6-2. This marked the Grizzlies' sixth straight home win and fifth victory in six chances against the Giants this season. Fresno took

The Frequency of Grizzlies Homers “Hertz” Quakes 6-1

Ritter, Bugarin and Messinger all go deep in Fresno win
April 21, 2023

Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Thursday, April 20) – The Fresno Grizzlies (7-5) shook up LoanMart Field on Thursday night with a 6-1 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (7-5). The Grizzlies' bats were like seismic waves, registering two solo shots (Ryan Ritter and Jesus Bugarin) in the first inning off Quakes'