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2022 Fresno Grizzlies Season Recap

The 2022 Fresno Grizzlies broke numerous team/individual records and won the California League Northern Division
October 3, 2022

Fresno, CA– After a memorable 2021 season, the 2022 Fresno Grizzlies had some big cleats to fill. Not only did the 2022 team meet those expectations, but they exceeded them with another unforgettable year. Under the leadership of second-year manager Robinson Cancel, bench coach Steve Soliz, pitching coach Mark Brewer,

Nine in a row for Grizzlies; sail past Ports 9-2 Thursday

Juan Brito (3-for-5), Zach Kokoska (1-for-2) and Braxton Fulford (2-for-4) all go deep for Fresno
August 26, 2022

Fresno, CA (Thursday, August 25) – The Fresno Grizzlies (72-45, 31-20) roared past the Stockton Ports (41-76, 16-35) 9-2 Thursday evening from Chukchansi Park. With the victory, Fresno improved to 24-3 (+121 run differential, 222-101) versus the Ports this year and 41-10 against Stockton over the past two seasons. The

A trio of pitchers keep Ports at bay as Grizzlies win 8th straight, 3-2

Jaden Hill, Cullen Kafka (W) and Angel Chivilli (S): 12 K; Longest winning streak for Fresno this season
August 25, 2022

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, August 24) – The Fresno Grizzlies (71-45, 30-20) clawed past the Stockton Ports (41-75, 16-34) 3-2 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. With the triumph, Fresno improved to 23-3 (+114 run differential, 213-99) versus the Ports this year and 40-10 against Stockton over the past two seasons. The

Fulford, Fresno finish comeback with 8-7 walk-off double versus Stockton

Grizzlies win 7th straight game (ties season-long) after 3-run 9th
August 24, 2022

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, August 23) – The Fresno Grizzlies (70-45, 29-20) walked-off on the Stockton Ports (41-74, 16-33) 8-7 Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. With the triumph, Fresno improved to 22-3 (+113 run differential, 210-97) versus the Ports this year and 39-10 against Stockton over the past two seasons. The

Red-hot Grizzlies tidy up the barn, sweep Rawhide with 7-5 win

Grizzlies win 13th straight game against Rawhide and move to 35-7 against them in 2 seasons
August 22, 2022

Visalia, CA (Sunday, August 21) – The Fresno Grizzlies (69-45, 28-20) swept the Visalia Rawhide (39-75, 19-29) 7-5 Sunday evening from Valley Strong Ballpark. With the win, Fresno improved to 35-7 overall against Visalia in the last two seasons, outscoring the Rawhide 296-180. The Grizzlies have won 13 straight against

Barnburner in Visalia ends in 10-8 victory for Fresno 

Grizzlies have won 10 straight against the Rawhide; Fresno scored 2 runs in the 9th in a tied game
August 19, 2022

Visalia, CA (Thursday, August 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (66-45, 25-20) survived the Visalia Rawhide (39-72, 19-26) 10-8 Thursday evening from Valley Strong Ballpark. With the win, Fresno improved to 32-7 overall against Visalia in the last two seasons, outscoring the Rawhide 264-167. The Grizzlies have won 10 straight against

Kings of the Hill: Fresno pitching baffles Visalia 6-1 in Jaden Hill’s debut

Jaden Hill: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K; Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K
August 18, 2022

Visalia, CA (Wednesday, August 17) – The Fresno Grizzlies (65-45, 24-20) bewildered the Visalia Rawhide (39-71, 19-25) 6-1 Wednesday night from Valley Strong Ballpark. With the win, Fresno improved to 31-7 overall against Visalia in the last two seasons, outscoring the Rawhide 254-159. The Grizzlies have won nine straight against

Fernandez joins record books, but Grizzlies lose 13-9 slugfest to 66ers

Yanquiel Fernandez: 10th all-time in Grizzlies single-season doubles; Bryce McGowan: 2.0 IP, 0 R, 5 K
August 15, 2022

San Bernardino, CA (Sunday, August 14) – The Fresno Grizzlies (63-45, 22-20) were out-slugged by the Inland Empire 66ers (56-52, 24-18) 13-9 Sunday evening from San Manuel Stadium. The squads played eerily similar series in back-to-back seasons, with the Grizzlies taking the first three contests and the 66ers winning the

Recipe for Success: a dash of triples, a pinch of Castillo and a grand slam garnish; Grizzlies cook up 16-3 victory over 66ers

Fresno collects 4 triples; Fernandez smacks grand slam; Castillo: 6.0 IP, 1 ER
August 12, 2022

San Bernardino, CA (Thursday, August 11) – What’s the best way to feed a bunch of hungry Grizzlies looking for their fifth straight win? How about an appetizer of triples, an entrée of fantastic pitching and a dessert of grand slam pie. That’s what the Fresno Grizzlies (63-42, 22-17) cooked

Amador and Fernandez propel Grizzlies to 7-6 comeback win over Giants  

Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez both go deep and pick up key walks in 3-run 8th
August 7, 2022

Fresno, CA (Saturday, August 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (59-42, 18-17) snuck past the San Jose Giants (58-43, 18-17) 7-6 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies comeback claws were on full display as the squad scored three runs on a trio of bases-loaded walks in the bottom of the

Kokoska’s big evening not enough as Fresno falls 8-6 to Modesto 

Zach Kokoska: 3-for-3, HR, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB; Grizzlies lose 5th straight road game
July 27, 2022

Modesto, CA (Tuesday, July 26) – The Fresno Grizzlies (55-36, 14-11) dropped an 8-6 affair to the Modesto Nuts (44-47, 14-11) Tuesday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno lost their fifth straight road contest, tying a season-long and stumbled to Modesto for the fifth consecutive time. The Grizzlies are now

Grizzlies shook by Quakes 12-3 heading into the All-Star Break 

Juan Brito: 13-for-25 (.520), HR, 3B, 3 2B, 7 RBI, 10 R, 5 BB, 3 SB in series
July 18, 2022

Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Sunday, July 17) – The Fresno Grizzlies (52-35, 11-10) were overwhelmed by the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (47-40, 11-10) 12-3 Sunday evening from LoanMart Field. Fresno dropped their fourth straight game to Rancho Cucamonga and fell to 10-8 against the Quakes over the past two seasons. The Grizzlies

Lewis enjoys career night as Grizzlies conquer Quakes 9-4 Wednesday

Fresno earns 1st win ever at Rancho Cucamonga, LoanMart Field
July 14, 2022

Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Wednesday, July 13) – The Fresno Grizzlies (52-31, 11-6) growled past the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (43-40, 7-10) 9-4 Wednesday night from LoanMart Field. Fresno earned their first win ever at Rancho Cucamonga and improved to 10-4 against the Quakes over the last two seasons. For the second

Case Williams and Fresno offense lay down the law, gavel San Jose 13-2

Case Williams: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 4 K; Four Grizzlies batters collect multi-hits and runs
July 7, 2022

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, July 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (47-30, 6-5) thundered past the San Jose Giants (46-31, 6-5) 13-2 Wednesday evening from Chukchansi Park. With the triumph, the Grizzlies ended their six-game skid to the Giants and their five-contest home losing streak. The 11-run margin is the biggest differential

July 4th sellout crowd of 11,302 at Chukchansi Park watches Grizzlies drop 4-1 contest to Giants

Ninth-highest attended Minor League baseball game this season
July 5, 2022

Fresno, CA (Monday, July 4) – In front of a July 4th sellout crowd of 11,302, the Fresno Grizzlies (46-30, 5-5) fell to the San Jose Giants (46-30, 6-4) 4-1 Monday night at Chukchansi Park. It was the Grizzlies first home defeat to open a series (12-2 overall) and sixth

A quartet of homers support Brown’s sensational start as Fresno blanks Stockton 14-0

Goodman (2), Amador and Kokoska go deep; Brown: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K
July 1, 2022

Stockton, CA (Thursday, June 30) – The Fresno Grizzlies (44-28, 3-3) concluded June by blanking the Stockton Ports (25-47, 0-6) 14-0 Thursday night from Banner Island Ballpark. With the triumph, the Grizzlies improved to 16-2 (+97 run differential, 162-65) against the Ports this year, 33-9 against Stockton over the past

Ahoy! Grizzlies go deep six times again, cruise past Ports 13-6

Warming Bernabel: 2 HR (2nd straight game with feat); Yanquiel Fernandez: 5-for-6, HR, 4 R
June 30, 2022

Stockton, CA (Wednesday, June 29) – The Fresno Grizzlies (43-28, 2-3) rumbled past the Stockton Ports (25-46, 0-5) 13-6 Wednesday evening from Banner Island Ballpark. With the triumph, the Grizzlies improved to 15-2 (+83 run differential, 148-65) against the Ports this year, 32-9 against Stockton over the past two seasons

Slugfest in Stockton: Fresno snaps skid with 22-2 rout at Banner Island Ballpark

Grizzlies blast season-high 6 clouts, including back-to-back-to-back homers; ties largest margin of victory in franchise history
June 29, 2022

Stockton, CA (Tuesday, June 28) – The Fresno Grizzlies (42-28, 1-3) roared past the Stockton Ports (25-45, 0-4) 22-2 Tuesday night from Banner Island Ballpark. Fresno’s 20-run margin of victory tied the franchise record that was initially set on June 30, 2016, against the Salt Lake Bees (23-3) at Smith’s

Green, Grizzlies outdueled by Jackson, Nuts 4-3 on Sunday

Green: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K; Goodman and Guerrero: RBI doubles
June 26, 2022

Fresno, CA (Sunday, June 26) – The Fresno Grizzlies (41-28, 0-3) dropped the series finale to the Modesto Nuts (33-36, 3-0) 4-3 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, Fresno suffered their second straight series setback and only their second series defeat at home in 2022. The Grizzlies fell

Fresno Tigers claw back from 7-0 deficit, but Modesto musters 10-8 triumph on Friday

Zach Kokoska and Adael Amador both go deep in loss
June 25, 2022

Fresno, CA (Friday, June 24) – Fantastic first pitches. Fresno Tigers. Friday Night Fireworks. The only place in the world that featured those three themes were in downtown Fresno at beautiful Chukchansi Park. The evening started with a first pitch from former-NFL player, and founder of Golden Charter Academy, Fresno-native

Fresno falters 3-2 to Modesto as home win streak comes to an end

Grizzlies finish 1st half with the best record in the California League (41-25)
June 24, 2022

Fresno, CA (Thursday, June 23) – The Fresno Grizzlies (41-25) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (30-36) 3-2 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, Fresno saw their nine-game home winning streak come to an end. Despite the outcome, the Grizzlies still finished the first half with the best record

Giants play spoiler, walk-off on Grizzlies 6-5 (10) as magic number remains at two

Fresno needs one win in San Jose to clinch first half title and a playoff berth
June 17, 2022

San Jose, CA (Thursday, June 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (39-21) dropped a 6-5 (10) heartbreaker to the San Jose Giants (34-26) Thursday night from Excite Ballpark. Fresno fell to 2-2 in extra innings and suffered their first free baseball road loss of the year. The Grizzlies have to win

Victor Juarez shines, but Grizzlies drop 4-3 contest to Nuts

Victor Juarez: 6.0 IP (career-high), 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
June 5, 2022

Modesto, CA (Saturday, June 4) – The Fresno Grizzlies (32-18) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (23-27) 4-3 Saturday evening from John Thurman Field. The clubs have now played three straight one-run affairs with Fresno going 1-2 in that span. Despite the setback, the Grizzlies still hold a three-game division lead

Kokoska, Grizzlies shake off Quakes 8-7 in walk-off fashion

Pinch-hitter Zach Kokoska hits 3-run walk-off homer in the 9th
May 17, 2022

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, May 17) – The Fresno Grizzlies (21-13) walked off on the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (20-14) 8-7 Tuesday morning from Chukchansi Park. Fresno relished their second walk-off win this season (Opening Night, April 8) with Zach Kokoska enjoying another game-winning hit. This was the third comeback victory for

Guerrero’s clout in 9th highlights Grizzlies 6-4 comeback win against Rawhide

Juan Guerrero: 3-run homer with two outs in the 9th; 3rd comeback victory for Fresno of 2022
May 14, 2022

Visalia, CA (Friday, May 13) – It may have been Friday the 13th, but the Fresno Grizzlies and their comeback claws weren’t afraid to come out in the 9th inning from Valley Strong Ballpark. Trailing 4-2 with two outs, the Grizzlies (19-12) scored four unanswered runs thanks to a three-run