Feliciano powers way to Player of the Week
Injuries derailed Mario Feliciano's first crack at the Carolina League, but last week the catcher showed just how dangerous he can be when healthy. Milwaukee's No. 14 prospect hit .429/.500/1.286 for Class A Advanced Carolina from June 3-9, going 9-for-21 with five home runs, a triple and a double to
PCL Players Of The Week June 3- June 9
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Round Rock INF Nick Tanielu and New Orleans Baby Cakes RHP Zac Gallen have been selected the Pacific Coast League's Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of June 3-9, the League office announced Monday.
Grizzlies advance to the PCL Championship Series with a 10-1 victory over the Chihuahuas
In front of a crowd of 7,588, the Fresno Grizzlies (3-2) hammered the El Paso Chihuahuas (2-3) 10-1 in game five of the PCL Pacific Championship Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. With the victory, the Grizzlies advance to the PCL Championship Series versus the Memphis Redbirds. Fresno reaches the second
Grizzlies take commanding 2-0 series lead behind offensive outburst
The Fresno Grizzlies (2-0) defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas (0-2) 7-5 in game two of the PCL Pacific Championship Thursday night from Southwest University Park. With the win, Fresno took a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Behind 15 hits, the Grizzlies improved to 34-8 on the road when
Grizzlies claw past Chihuahuas 8-7 (10) to take a 1-0 series lead
The Fresno Grizzlies (1-0) survived the El Paso Chihuahuas (0-1) 8-7 in 10 innings in game one of the PCL Pacific Championship Wednesday night from Southwest University Park. Fresno improved to 6-6 in extra frames and 26-11 in 2018 set openers. Brendan McCurry (1-0) enjoyed the victory after one and
Slugfest in Salt Lake ends with a 14-9 Grizzlies win
For just the third time in franchise history, the Fresno Grizzlies (80-56) reached the 80-win plateau after defeating the Salt Lake Bees (70-66) 14-9 Friday night from Smith's Ballpark. In what was a back-and-forth slugfest ended when Fresno scored seven runs in the eighth inning, stopping any comeback. All starters
Grizzlies set PCL strikeout record in 6-3 loss to Chihuahuas
Despite breaking the PCL-record for most strikeouts by a staff in a single-season, the Fresno Grizzlies (78-56) fell to the El Paso Chihuahuas (80-54) 6-3 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. In the top of the eighth, reliever Dean Deetz set down Auston Bousfield, securing punchout number 1,278. That would allow
Oberholtzer stymies Fresno in 4-1 ABQ win
In 2015, lefty Brett Oberholtzer was helping the Fresno Grizzlies secure their first championship in team history. On Friday, he stymied his former squad as the Albuquerque Isotopes (54-63) defeated the Grizzlies (67-50) 4-1 from Chukchansi Park. Oberholtzer (5-9, win) dazzled for seven innings, allowing one run (earned) on five
Tanielu and Tucker power Grizzlies past Isotopes 3-2
Thanks to a pair of big flies, the Fresno Grizzlies (67-49) scooted past the Albuquerque Isotopes (53-63) 3-2 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. With the win, Fresno improved to 21-9 in the first game of a series (11-4 at home), 17-20 in one-run affairs (14-9 at home) and 47-27 when
Nashville downs Grizz 5-2 Wednesday night
The Nashville Sounds (53-55) declawed the Fresno Grizzlies (63-46) 5-2 Wednesday night from First Tennessee Park. With the defeat, Fresno dropped to 19-9 in the first game of a series (10-4 at home, 9-5 on the road). They also fell to 5-7 in three-run affairs and 15-7 versus the American
Grizzlies rally twice, but ultimately fall 8-7 to Rainiers Friday night
The Tacoma Rainiers (50-42) outlasted the Fresno Grizzlies (52-39) 8-7 Friday night at Cheney Stadium. For the fourth straight game, the Grizzlies were involved in a one-run affair (1-3). They dropped to 11-16 overall and 2-9 on the road in those games. Rainiers lefty Dario Álvarez (1-0) enjoyed the win
Fresno drops Game 1 of DH versus Las Vegas 5-4
In Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, the Las Vegas 51s (42-47) held on to defeat the Fresno Grizzlies (51-37) 5-4 at Chukchansi Park. 51s starter Nabil Crismatt (1-0) earned the win in his Triple-A debut. He hurled five innings, scattering six hits, four runs (earned), while walking a pair and
Chihuahuas claw past Grizzlies 9-5 Tuesday night
The El Paso Chihuahuas (41-37) won their seventh straight game Tuesday night, beating the Fresno Grizzlies (46-31) 9-5 from Southwest University Park. For only the second time this season, Fresno dropped the first two games of a series (Reno, opening weekend). Both teams combined for 21 hits with 12 going
Fresno Tacos improve to 3-0 on the road all-time, beat "Round Rock Chupacabras" 6-1
If you like your Minor League Baseball with alter-egos, Sunday in Central Texas was the day for you.The Fresno Tacos, playing a road game for just the third time ever but for the second time in three days, defeated the Round Rock Chupacabras 6-1, remaining undefeated away from Chukchansi Park.
Fresno falls 4-1 Thursday night in NOLA
Behind a strong pitching performance, the New Orleans Baby Cakes (31-35) bounced back Thursday night with a 4-1 win over the Fresno Grizzlies (39-27). Three pitchers combined to strike out 11, allowing only six hits and one run. Starter Jarlin García went four and one-third scoreless innings, whiffing four. Odrisamer
Grizzlies have no problem in NOLA opener, defeat Baby Cakes 9-2
Behind a six-run sixth, the Fresno Grizzlies (39-26) overwhelmed the New Orleans Baby Cakes (30-35) 9-2 Wednesday night from Shrine on Airline. Fresno starter Brock Dykxhoorn (1-0) enjoyed the run support, picking up his first Triple-A win (four starts). He hurled six and two-thirds frames, allowing two hits, one run
Grizzlies falter 4-3 Saturday night against Chihuahuas
Thanks to a four-run third, the El Paso Chihuahuas (25-25) defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (29-21) 4-3 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. El Paso starter Miguel Diaz set the tone with four shutout frames, allowing one hit, four walks and striking out four. Then, he gave way to T.J. Weir (2-0,
Seven Run First Fuels CC
CORPUS CHRISTI - Carmen Benedetti went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBIs while Ryan Hartman blanked Midland over the final four frames Saturday night, as the Hooks rolled to a 9-3 triumph at Whataburger Field.The Hooks (19-16) did most of their damage in the first inning, sending 11 men
Hounds Rally to Level Series
CORPUS CHRISTI - Midland chipped away at an early three-run Hooks edge Friday night, winning a back-and-forth affair, 7-6, before 5,868 fans at Whataburger Field.Corpus Christi (18-16) put four of the first five runners on in the first, but settled for one marker as Joel Seddon coaxed a double play
Eight-Run First Foils Hooks
MIDLAND - RockHounds third baseman Eli White went 5-for-5 Thursday night, leading an 18-hit attack as Midland doubled up Corpus Christi, 12-6, at Security Bank Ballpark.The Hounds (15-12) sent 12 men to bat in the first, scoring eight runs on eight hits. Texas A&M product Corbin Martin, making his Double-A
Hooks Wallop Riders for Second Straight Night
Corpus Christi scored seven times over the first two innings Saturday night, rolling toward a 10-3 triumph over Frisco at Dr Pepper Ballpark.The Hooks (9-6) secured the series victory by racking up 21 runs on 34 hits over the last two ballgames.
Hooks Blank Travs for Series Win
CORPUS CHRISTI - Lefty Cionel Pérez, Ralph Garza and Erasmo Pinales held the Travelers to five hits, and the Hooks scored five times in the third inning Monday night as Corpus Christi rolled to a 9-0 triumph at Whataburger Field.Nick Tanielu got the scoring started with a two-run shot to
Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - The Travelers withstood a late Corpus Christi surge Sunday afternoon to secure the series opener with a 7-5 victory at Dickey Stephens Park.Trailing 7-0, the Hooks worked a pair of bases-loaded walks from Spencer Herrmann to begin the ninth inning. Consecutive RBI singles by Yuli Gurriel,