Bart breaks out to lead week's top hitters
Promoted to the Double-A Eastern League on Aug. 9, top Giants prospect Joey Bart went hitless in seven of his first nine games with Richmond. He was still under the Mendoza line as late as the 21st before his fortunes turned for the better. A lot better. Bart was named
Grizz roar to fifth straight victory thanks to Difo's walk-off double
Fresno, California (Sunday, September 1) - The Fresno Grizzlies (64-75) walked-off on the Albuquerque Isotopes (60-79) 7-6 in 10 innings Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno won their fifth straight contest, a season-long and improved to 14-7 on Sundays. Wilmer Difo played hero, lining a double to the right-center gap,
Fresno knocks off Tacoma 13-5 in series finale
Fresno, California (Thursday, August 29) - The Fresno Grizzlies (61-75) defeated the Tacoma Rainiers (59-76) 13-5 Thursday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno won the four-game set and finished 7-9 against Tacoma this season. Paolo Espino (8-4) relished the victory after five innings of work. He struck out six. Mike Wright
Ward, Difo guide Grizzlies past Rainiers 9-3
Fresno, California (Monday, August 26) - The Fresno Grizzlies (59-74) mustered a 9-3 win over the Tacoma Rainiers (58-74) Monday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno scored five runs in the sixth to hold on for the victory. Drew Ward and Wilmer Difo helped the cause, driving in seven of the
Fresno falls 3-2 to Sacramento Saturday night
West Sacramento, Calif. (Saturday, July 13) - The Sacramento River Cats (48-44) topped the Fresno Grizzlies (47-46) 3-2 from Raley Field. Sacramento starter Conner Menez (2-0) earned the win after five and two-thirds innings of one-run ball. He allowed seven hits and struck out seven without walking a batter. Fresno
July 4 crowd of 13,466 at Chukchansi Park watch Grizzlies shutout Tacoma
Fresno, California (Thursday, July 4) - A raucous crowd of 13,466 witnessed the Fresno Grizzlies (45-42) defeat the Tacoma Rainiers (41-46) 3-0 at Chukchansi Park on Independence Day. It was the fifth shutout this year by Fresno pitching and the fourth where Kyle McGowin (7-2) received the nod. The righty
Grizzlies growl to 12-8 victory over Bees Friday evening
Salt Lake City, Utah (Friday, June 21) - The Fresno Grizzlies (38-36) powered past the Salt Lake Bees (34-39) 12-8 from Smith's Ballpark. Both clubs combined for 26 hits with seven going for homers. Fresno notched 16 hits with five starters grabbing multi-hit affairs. Andrew Stevenson had four of the
Espino and Lowriders cruise to 8-1 win on Father's Day
Fresno, California (Sunday, June 16) - Behind a strong start from Paolo Espino and three homers, the Lowriders de Fresno (34-35) stopped their three-game skid with an 8-1 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers (34-36) on Father's Day. Espino (7-2) secured the decision after six innings of one-run ball, allowing
Grizzlies slash seven doubles in 7-6 victory over Cubs
Fresno, California (Wednesday, June 12) - The Fresno Grizzlies (33-32) edged the Iowa Cubs (35-31) 7-6 from Chukchansi Park thanks to a five-run fifth frame. Fresno tallied 10 hits with eight for extra-bases, including seven doubles. José Marmolejos and Raudy Read collected two doubles apiece with Marmolejos driving in a
Oklahoma City dodges sweep, outlasts Fresno 6-5 on Monday
Oklahoma City (Monday, June 10) - In his first start after re-joining the Fresno Grizzlies (32-32) from Double-A Harrisburg, first baseman José Marmolejos drove in four of Fresno's five runs Monday evening at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, in a 6-5 loss to the Oklahoma City Dodgers (24-39). Marmolejos equaled a season-high
Thrice as NICE: Grizzlies' late comeback clips Dodgers 5-4 on 6/9
Oklahoma City (Sunday, June 9) - Carter Kieboom's RBI single to right field tied Sunday's game at Oklahoma City 4-4 in the top of the ninth inning, before the Fresno Grizzlies (32-31) took the lead on a Yadiel Hernandez RBI fielder's choice and hung on to defeat the Oklahoma City
Grizzlies end losing streak with 13-7 triumph over Bees
Fresno, California (Thursday, May 30) - The Fresno Grizzlies (27-27) stung the Salt Lake Bees (24-29) 13-7 from Chukchansi Park. Yadiel Hernandez drove in five runs (his season-high) and Brandon Snyder went deep in the win. Hernandez was a homer away from the cycle and scored twice. Snyder enjoyed his
Noll's big fly backs Espino's strong start as Grizzlies keep Chihuahuas on leash
Fresno, California (Saturday, May 25) - The Fresno Grizzlies (26-23) topped the El Paso Chihuahuas (31-18) 5-2 from Chukchansi Park, earning them their third straight victory. In back-to-back starts, Paolo Espino (4-1, win) dazzled for seven innings. The right hander struck out seven while allowing four hits and two runs.