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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

Nothing “Marvel”ous about tonight as Fresno watches Modesto clinch 2nd half and playoff berth

Jake Snider: 2-for-3, HR, RBI, 2 R, HBP
September 10, 2023

Fresno, CA (Saturday, September 9) – The Fresno Grizzlies (77-54, 41-24) were defeated by the Modesto Nuts (77-54, 43-22) 17-2 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies playoff hopes ended as the Nuts earned their way into the postseason, winning 17 of their last 18 games. It is Modesto’s first

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

Quiet evening for Fresno in 7-0 defeat to Visalia

Aidan Longwell has 5 hits over his last 2 games
September 3, 2023

Visalia, CA (Saturday, September 2) – The Fresno Grizzlies (75-50, 39-20) were silenced by the Visalia Rawhide (49-76, 26-33) 7-0 Saturday evening from Valley Strong Ballpark. Fresno fell to a Minor League-best 39-20 (.661) in the second half, 42-21 (.667) in their last 63 games and 52-24 (.684) in their

Mendez plays hero as Grizzlies walk-off 5-4 on wild pitch against Ports

Luis Mendez tallies pinch-hit single and waltzes home on wild pitch in 9th
August 28, 2023

Fresno, CA (Sunday, August 27) – The Fresno Grizzlies (72-48, 36-18) clawed past the Stockton Ports (44-76, 19-35) 5-4 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno recorded five unanswered runs with the last two scoring on consecutive wild pitches in the ninth. It was the Grizzlies’ 18th comeback claws victory in

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

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.

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.

Messinger’s 8th inning longball wheels Lowriders de Fresno past Modesto 4-3 Saturday

Skyler Messinger and Jesus Ordonez: RBI extra-base hits; Carlos Torres: 2 scoreless frames (Win)
July 23, 2023

Fresno, CA (Saturday, July 22) – The Lowriders de Fresno (54-35, 18-5) drove past the Modesto Nuts (43-46, 9-14) 4-3 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won eight of their last 10 games against Modesto and look for the series triumph tomorrow. The Lowriders de Fresno improved to a

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,

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

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

Grizzlies go Nuts, pulverizing Modesto 16-4 to open 2nd half

Fresno plated 15 runs in final 4 innings; Jesus Bugarin picks up 6 RBI
June 24, 2023

Modesto, CA (Friday, June 23) – The Fresno Grizzlies (37-30, 1-0) opened their second half in a big way, shelling the Modesto Nuts (34-33, 0-1) 16-4 Friday night from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 14-4 in their last 18 contests and won their third straight game. The clubs combined

Tough Tuesday for Fresno in 7-2 setback to Modesto

Parker Kelly and Ryan Ritter: 2 hits apiece; Carlos Torres: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 2 K
June 21, 2023

Modesto, CA (Tuesday, June 20) – The Fresno Grizzlies (34-30) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (34-30) 7-2 Tuesday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno fell to 11-4 in their last 15 contests and 4-6 on Tuesdays. The Grizzlies and Nuts have split their first 56 matchups since joining the same

5-run Fresno 6th flexes them past Inland Empire 5-3

Grizzlies extend winning streak to a season-high 6 games
June 15, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, June 14) – The Fresno Grizzlies (32-27) beat the Inland Empire 66ers (28-28) 5-3 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno extended their winning streak to a season-high six games and have won nine of their last 10 overall. The Grizzlies improved to 11-3 at home against the

Grizzlies shell Nuts 9-1 as Bugarin ties franchise record for most triples in a game

Jesus Bugarin: 3-for-5, 2 3B, RBI, 2 R
May 20, 2023

Modesto, CA (Friday, May 19) – The Fresno Grizzlies (20-17) cracked the Modesto Nuts (19-18) 9-1 Friday night from John Thurman Field. Fresno tied the series at two games apiece after an offensive explosion. The Grizzlies scored nine unanswered runs on 10 hits, nine walks, one hit by pitch and

Comeback Claws appear again as Fresno shocks Modesto 6-5

Grizzlies score 2 runs in the 8th to win 5th straight game
May 17, 2023

Modesto, CA (Tuesday, May 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (19-15) stunned the Modesto Nuts (17-17) 6-5 Tuesday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno scored two runs in the eighth to extend their winning streak to five games (season-long). Over their past 10 games (8-2 record), the Grizzlies have scored 43

Staine and Andrews Jr. lead charge in 5-0 Fresno shutout of Stockton

Staine: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K; Andrews Jr.: HR
April 16, 2023

Fresno, CA (Saturday, April 15) – The Fresno Grizzlies (5-3) shut out the Stockton Ports (2-6) 5-0 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. It was an impressive pitching display from the Grizzlies, as five arms combined to allow no runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven. Connor

Battery Power: Huff and Fresno bullpen headline 9-5 win over San Jose

Kody Huff: 5-for-6, 2 RBI; Grizzlies bullpen: 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 11 K
April 8, 2023

San Jose, CA (Friday, April 7) – The Fresno Grizzlies (2-0) conquered the San Jose Giants (0-2) 9-5 Friday evening from Excite Ballpark. Fresno started the contest with a first inning run before a strong showing by the San Jose offense put them ahead 4-1 in the bottom of the