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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 finish season with the best record in the California League after 8-5 win over the Nuts 

EJ Andrews Jr. blasts go-ahead 2-run homer in 7th (100th by Fresno offense on season); Fresno ends with winning record against every team in California League
September 11, 2023

Fresno, CA (Sunday, September 10) – The Fresno Grizzlies (78-54, 42-24) roared past the Modesto Nuts (77-55, 43-23) 8-5 Sunday afternoon from Chukchansi Park. Fresno erased an early 4-0 deficit to end their regular season on a high note. The Grizzlies concluded with the best overall record in the California

Stayin’ Alive: Grizzlies end Nuts 16-game winning streak with 3-2 victory Friday

Aidan Longwell pinch-hit RBI double in 8th; Zach Agnos tosses 2 electric innings; Fresno stays alive in playoff race
September 9, 2023

Fresno, CA (Friday, September 8) – The Fresno Grizzlies (77-53, 41-23) clawed past the Modesto Nuts (76-54, 42-22) 3-2 Friday night from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies ended the Nuts 16-game winning streak and kept their playoff hopes alive. Fresno still has to win the final two games of the regular

Grizzlies stumble into 2nd place after 7-5 loss to Nuts on Wednesday

EJ Andrews Jr. and Skyler Messinger enjoy 2-run clouts; Fresno falls into 2nd place for the 1st time in the 2nd half with 4 games remaining in season
September 7, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, September 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (76-52, 40-22) fell to the Modesto Nuts (75-53, 41-21) 7-5 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, the Grizzlies drop into second place in the second half standings with four games remaining in the regular season. Fresno needs to win

Huff’s huge afternoon carries Grizzlies past Rawhide 8-6 for series triumph

Kody Huff: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 5 RBI, R; Cole Carrigg: 2-for-4, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, R, BB; Jake Madden: 3 perfect innings with 4 strikeouts
September 3, 2023

Visalia, CA (Sunday, September 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (76-50, 40-20) vanquished the Visalia Rawhide (49-77, 26-34) 8-6 Sunday afternoon from Valley Strong Ballpark. Fresno relished a series triumph on their last road game of the regular season, finishing 37-29 overall (23-13 in the second half). The Grizzlies won half

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.

Staine stymies Stockton’s bats, while middle of Fresno lineup delivers in 4-1 victory Thursday

Connor Staine: Career-highs in IP (6) and K’s (8); Batters 3-5 in Grizzlies lineup: 8-for-12, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB
August 25, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, August 24) – The Fresno Grizzlies (70-47, 34-17) wore out the Stockton Ports (43-74, 18-33) 4-1 Thursday evening from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies improved to 34-17 (.667) in the second half, 37-18 (.673) in their last 55 games and 47-21 (.691) in their last 68 contests. Fresno

Comeback claws glisten for Fresno in 6-5 win over Modesto

Grizzlies have 17 comeback wins in 7th inning or later; Fresno scores 3 runs in the 8th
August 19, 2023

Modesto, CA (Friday, August 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (67-45, 31-15) stunned the Modesto Nuts (60-52, 26-20) 6-5 Friday night from John Thurman Field. The Grizzlies enjoyed their 17th comeback claws victory in the seventh inning or later and their third at Modesto. Fresno improved to 31-15 (.674) in the

Hip Hip Jorge: Rockies #7 prospect enjoys career-night as Grizzlies growl past Giants 8-5 in series finale

Dyan Jorge: 4-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R (career-high in hits)
August 14, 2023

San Jose, CA (Sunday, August 13) – The Fresno Grizzlies (65-43, 29-13) outlasted the San Jose Giants (60-48, 20-22) 8-5 Sunday evening from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies improved to 29-13 (.690) in the second half, 32-14 (.696) in their last 46 games and 42-17 (.712) in their last 59 contests.

Thrilling third goes Grizzlies way in 6-4 victory over Giants 

All 10 runs scored in the third; Jesus Bugarin: 9-game hit streak after 2-RBI double
August 11, 2023

San Jose, CA (Thursday, August 10) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-41, 28-11) survived the San Jose Giants (58-47, 18-21) 6-4 Thursday night from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies improved to a Minor League-best 28-11 in the second half, 31-12 in their last 43 games and 41-15 in their last 56 contests.

Amaral’s late knock gives Grizzlies 2-1 comeback claws win over Quakes

Fresno enjoys series victory after 16th comeback claws triumph in 7th inning or later
August 5, 2023

Fresno, CA (Friday, August 4) – The Fresno Grizzlies (62-38, 26-8) snuck past the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-46, 15-19) 2-1 Friday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 26-8 in the second half, 29-9 in their last 38 games and 39-12 in their last 51 contests. The

Rancho Cucamonga can’t wash the Staine out in 4-2 Fresno triumph

Connor Staine: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K; Grizzlies starters in series: 16.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 27 K
August 4, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, August 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (61-38, 25-8) stymied the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (54-45, 15-18) 4-2 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 25-8 in the second half, 28-9 in their last 37 games and 38-12 in their last 50 contests. The Grizzlies

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

Franzen and Amaral guide Fresno to 6-4 win over Inland Empire 

Caleb Franzen: 6.0 IP (ties career-high), 2 R, 7 K; Daniel Amaral: Career-high 3 hits with 2-RBI 3B and 3 SB
July 29, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Friday, July 28) – The Fresno Grizzlies (57-37, 21-7) inched past the Inland Empire 66ers (50-41, 17-11) 6-4 Friday night from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno improved to a Minor League-best 21-7 in the second half, 24-8 in their last 32 games and 34-11 in their last 45

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.

Perez and Jorge extend hit streaks as Fresno stumbles 3-2 to Modesto

Andy Perez: 8-game hit streak (2-for-3); Dyan Jorge: 9-game hit streak (2-for-5)
July 20, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, July 19) – The Fresno Grizzlies (52-34, 16-4) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (42-44, 8-12) 3-2 Wednesday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno’s six game win streak to Modesto came to an end, despite multiple chances at a comeback victory. The Grizzlies fell to a Minor League-best 16-4

Forecast for 50th W: Grizzlies bullpen bears down while offense Storm(s) back late 9-6 against Lake Elsinore 

Fresno scores 5 runs to enjoy 15th comeback claws victory in 7th inning or later
July 15, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA (Friday, July 14) – The Fresno Grizzlies (50-32, 14-2) enjoyed a comeback claws victory, as they weathered the Lake Elsinore Storm (38-41, 7-9) 9-6 Friday night from Lake Elsinore Diamond. The Grizzlies improved to 14-2 in the second half, 17-3 in their last 20 games and 27-6

Five Fresno pitchers blank San Jose 1-0 for 2nd straight shutout and 10th Sunday win in a row

Jamari Baylor: solo shot in 2nd; Zach Agnos joins Grizzlies’ record books in saves; Carlos Torres earns 4th win of season
July 10, 2023

Fresno, CA (Sunday, July 9) – For the second straight game, the Fresno Grizzlies (49-32, 13-2) blanked the San Jose Giants (44-37, 4-11) 1-0 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies relished their 10th straight Sunday win, dating back to April 30. With the triumph, the Grizzlies improved to 13-2

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

Just Keep Winning: Grizzlies sink Ports 12-9 in 11 innings

Fresno wins 6th straight game (ties season-long); Grizzlies smack season-high 18 hits
June 29, 2023

Stockton, CA (Wednesday, June 28) – The Fresno Grizzlies (40-30, 4-0) clawed past the Stockton Ports (27-43, 2-2) 12-9 (11) Wednesday night from Banner Island Ballpark. Fresno improved to 17-4 in their last 21 contests and won their sixth consecutive game (ties season-long, all on the road). The Grizzlies improved

Messinger’s walk-off wallop in 11th caps off Grizzlies 9-8 comeback win over 66ers on Father’s Day

Skyler Messinger gives Fresno a series win and 7th straight Sunday W
June 19, 2023

Fresno, CA (Sunday, June 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (34-29) walked-off on the Inland Empire 66ers (30-30) 9-8 in 11 innings Sunday night from Chukchansi Park. Skyler Messinger sent the electric Father’s Day crowd home happy with a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the 11th. The Grizzlies enjoyed

Anotha’ one (run game) goes Fresno’s way against Lake Elsinore

Grizzlies win 9-8 for 5th straight 1-run win against Storm
June 12, 2023

Fresno, CA (Sunday, June 11) – The Fresno Grizzlies (30-27) outlasted the Lake Elsinore Storm (27-27) 9-8 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno took five of six from Lake Elsinore, including the final four games. All five victories were one-run affairs. The Grizzlies have won seven of their last eight

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

Fresno erases early deficit, stuns Stockton 10-9 

Grizzlies trailed 6-0 in 2nd; Andrews Jr. and Martin go deep in win
May 28, 2023

Fresno, CA (Sunday, May 28) – The Fresno Grizzlies (23-22) clawed past the Stockton Ports (16-29) 10-9 Sunday afternoon from Chukchansi Park. Fresno improved to 52-20 all-time against Stockton and have split the 18 matchups so far this season (nine victories each). The Grizzlies have won four straight Sunday games