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

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, 19-4 in their last 23 games and 29-7 in their last 36 contests. In five of Fresno’s last seven losses, the team scored exactly two runs. Fresno moved to 11-2 in July and 25-3 when allowing three runs or fewer (16-0 at home).

Modesto grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first when Freuddy Batista smacked a single to right, adding Michael Arroyo. In the fifth, Fresno took a 2-1 advantage from a double play and a Bryant Betancourt two-out bloop single to center. The Grizzlies extended their lead to 3-1 in the sixth after Jake Snider plated Jamari Baylor with a single to left. In the eighth, Fresno brought 10 batters to the dish, scoring four runs. Snider roped a single to left, notching Andy Perez. Then, EJ Andrews Jr. laced a two-run double to left-center, recording Jesus Bugarin and Snider. Finally, Skyler Messinger made it 7-1 after drawing a bases-loaded walk. The Nuts mustered a final run in the ninth on a sacrifice fly to center.

Fresno’s Snider reached base four times (was not retired), including a career-high three hits. Both Snider and Andrews Jr. smoked doubles, drove in a pair of runs, scored two times and yielded a walk each. Dyan Jorge expanded his hit streak to eight games after a multi-knock night. Modesto third baseman Josh Hood was not retired on the evening, spanking three singles and being hit by a pitch once. Gabe Moncada also found his way on twice thanks to a pair of singles. The Nuts tallied 10 singles and left 10 on base.

Grizzlies’ lefty Michael Prosecky (7-5) relished the win after five and two-thirds innings of work. Prosecky allowed one run (unearned), on five hits and one walk while punching out six. Righty Carlos Torres chucked a career-high two and one-third shutout frames, striking out three. Torres also induced a big double play in the eighth. Nuts’ starter Marcelo Perez (1-3) suffered the loss after permitting three runs over five-plus innings. The clubs are back in action tomorrow night from Chukchansi Park.

Tonight’s article was written by ChatGPT

Top Performers: Fresno Grizzlies (Colorado Rockies)

• LHP Michael Prosecky (5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K)
• LF Jake Snider (3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB)
• DH EJ Andrews Jr. (1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB)
• RHP Carlos Torres (2.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K)

Top Performers: Modesto Nuts (Seattle Mariners)

• 3B Josh Hood (3-3, R, HBP)
• C Freuddy Batista (1-4, RBI)
• 1B Gabe Moncada (2-4)

On Deck:

Wednesday, July 19 vs. Modesto Nuts, Modesto RHP Tyler Cleveland (7-5, 4.91) vs. Fresno RHP Anderson Pilar (1-0, 0.00), 6:50 pm PT

ON THAT FRES-NOTE:

The Grizzlies leadoff batter reached in their final five innings, which included three doubles, one single and a walk. Fresno powered a leadoff double in three consecutive frames (5-7). Of the five innings, the leadoff batter scored three times.