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Guardians prospect Huff's roller-coaster journey makes a stop at home

@JesseABorek
October 26, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Fall League is, for many players, a proving ground, a chance to head west and showcase their skills in front of a whole new audience. For Kody Huff, it’s a homecoming. The Guardians prospect, once a standout at Scottsdale’s Horizon High School, got to return

July 30: RubberDucks outlast Senators, 6-4 in 12 innings

July 30, 2024

July 30, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (20-8, 57-40) 6, Harrisburg Senators (9-19, 47-50) 4, 12 innings WP: Alaska Abney (2-0) LP: Jack Sinclair (4-2) Save: none Summary Akron RubberDucks third baseman Milan Tolentino hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning of a 6-4,

July 14: Ducks rally, but Fightin Phils walk off, 7-6

July 14, 2024

July 14, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Reading Fightin Phils (6-12, 37-49) 7, Akron RubberDucks (13-5, 50-37) 6 WP: Daniel Harper (1-0) LP: Bradley Hanner (7-3) Save: none Summary The Akron RubberDucks rallied from a 4-0 deficit to take 5-4 and 6-5 leads on respective homers by catcher

June 13: Late homer lifts Goats over Ducks, 3-2

June 13, 2024

June 13, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Hartford Yard Goats (32-27) 3, Akron RubberDucks (34-26) 2 WP: Jaden Hill (2-2) LP: Jack Leftwich (2-4) Save: Seth Halvorsen (4) Summary Akron RubberDucks left-hander Ryan Webb struck out a season-high seven batters in a season-long seven scoreless innings, while center

June 8: RubberDucks run past Sea Dogs, 7-5

June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (33-23) 7, Portland Sea Dogs (30-26) 5 WP: Bradley Hanner (4-1) LP: Jonathan Brand (1-2) Save: Davis Sharpe (1) Summary The Akron RubberDucks scored seven runs in seven different innings, stole seven bases and had seven hits, including a

May 23: RubberDucks grab first place with 3-2, 10-inning win in Harrisburg

May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Akron RubberDucks (26-16) 3, Harrisburg Senators (25-17) 2, 10 innings WP: Jack Leftwich (2-2) LP: Jack Sinclair (1-1) Save: Bradley Hanner (1) Summary Akron right-hander Tommy Mace pitched seven strong innings for the third time in four outings, catcher Kody Huff

April 12: Wilson's homer downs Ducks in Richmond, 3-2 

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024 RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Richmond Flying Squirrels (3-4) 3, Akron RubberDucks (4-3) 2 WP: Nick Swiney (1-0) LP: Jack Leftwich (0-1) Save: Tanner Kiest (1) Summary Akron catcher Kody Huff hit his first Double-A home run, and RubberDucks right-hander Tommy Mace began with five shutout

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

Huff’s huge afternoon carries Grizzlies past Rawhide 8-6 for series triumph

Kody Huff: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, 5 RBI, R; Cole Carrigg: 2-for-4, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, R, BB; Jake Madden: 3 perfect innings with 4 strikeouts
September 3, 2023

Visalia, CA (Sunday, September 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (76-50, 40-20) vanquished the Visalia Rawhide (49-77, 26-34) 8-6 Sunday afternoon from Valley Strong Ballpark. Fresno relished a series triumph on their last road game of the regular season, finishing 37-29 overall (23-13 in the second half). The Grizzlies won half

Fresno’s pitching staff Huff and puff, blow Visalia’s barn down late 4-1

Kody Huff: 4-for-4 with go-ahead RBI 2B in 9th; Grizzlies pitching staff strikes out 15
August 31, 2023

Visalia, CA (Wednesday, August 30) – The Fresno Grizzlies (73-49, 37-19) snuck past the Visalia Rawhide (48-74, 25-31) 4-1 Wednesday night from Valley Strong Ballpark. The Grizzlies improved to 37-19 (.661) in the second half, 40-20 (.667) in their last 60 games and 50-23 (.685) in their last 73 contests.

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

Carrigg continues tear as Fresno falls 6-1 to Stockton

Cole Carrigg: brings batting average to .556 after reaching base 4 times
August 23, 2023

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, August 22) – The Fresno Grizzlies (68-47, 32-17) agonized a 6-1 setback to the Stockton Ports (43-72, 18-31) Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies fell to 32-17 (.653) in the second half, 35-18 (.660) in their last 53 games and 45-21 (.682) in their last 66

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

Inland Empire inches past Fresno 5-4 in 10 frames

Kody Huff: 3-for-4, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, R; Skyler Messinger: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R
July 31, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Sunday, July 30) – The Fresno Grizzlies (58-38, 22-8) suffered a tough 5-4, 10-innings loss to the Inland Empire 66ers (51-42, 18-12) Sunday evening from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno fell to a Minor League-best 22-8 in the second half, 25-9 in their last 34 games and 35-12

Highway to Winning: Messinger crushes 2 clouts as Grizzlies rout(e) 66ers 12-3

Skyler Messinger: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, BB; Fresno’s 1 of 2 teams to reach 20 wins in 2nd half
July 28, 2023

San Bernardino, CA (Thursday, July 27) – The Fresno Grizzlies (56-37, 20-7) powered past the Inland Empire 66ers (50-40, 17-10) 12-3 Thursday evening from San Manuel Stadium. Fresno improved to 20-7 in the second half, 23-8 in their last 31 games and 33-11 in their last 44 contests. The Grizzlies

6-run 5th pushes Fresno past Lake Elsinore 8-4 for 11th straight Sunday victory

Jake Snider laces bases-clearing triple and Skyler Messinger ropes 2-RBI double in 5th; Grizzlies have won 6 straight series
July 16, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA (Sunday, July 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (51-33, 15-3) conquered the Lake Elsinore Storm (39-42, 8-10) 8-4 Sunday afternoon from Lake Elsinore Diamond. With the victory, Fresno won their 11th straight Sunday game dating back to April 30 and their sixth consecutive series dating back to May

Forecast for 50th W: Grizzlies bullpen bears down while offense Storm(s) back late 9-6 against Lake Elsinore 

Fresno scores 5 runs to enjoy 15th comeback claws victory in 7th inning or later
July 15, 2023

Lake Elsinore, CA (Friday, July 14) – The Fresno Grizzlies (50-32, 14-2) enjoyed a comeback claws victory, as they weathered the Lake Elsinore Storm (38-41, 7-9) 9-6 Friday night from Lake Elsinore Diamond. The Grizzlies improved to 14-2 in the second half, 17-3 in their last 20 games and 27-6

A hit cycle in the 5th supports Prosecky’s gem in Fresno’s 5-2 victory over San Jose

Grizzlies score 4 runs in the 5th; Michael Prosecky: 5.0 IP, 0 R, 7 K
July 7, 2023

Fresno, CA (Thursday, July 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (47-31, 11-1) beat the San Jose Giants (43-35, 3-9) 5-2 Thursday evening from Chukchansi Park. The red-hot Grizzlies improved to 11-1 in the second half, 14-2 in their last 16 games and 24-5 in their last 29 contests. Fresno has won

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

Barbosa dominates after 5-run 4th as Fresno bamboozles Modesto 7-2 

Gabriel Barbosa: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K; Grizzlies have won 8 straight Sunday games and 5 consecutive road games
June 26, 2023

Modesto, CA (Sunday, June 25) – The Fresno Grizzlies (39-30, 3-0) conquered the Modesto Nuts (34-35, 0-3) 7-2 Sunday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 16-4 in their last 20 contests and won their fifth consecutive road game (season-long). The Grizzlies also won their eighth straight Sunday game,

A 4-run 5th backs Staine’s strong start as Grizzlies defeat Nuts 5-4 Saturday

Fresno wins 4th straight road game, tying a season long; Connor Staine: 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 K
June 25, 2023

Modesto, CA (Saturday, June 24) – The Fresno Grizzlies (38-30, 2-0) snuck past the Modesto Nuts (34-34, 0-2) 5-4 Saturday evening from John Thurman Field. Fresno improved to 15-4 in their last 19 contests and won their fourth straight road game (ties season-long), earning a series victory. The Grizzlies moved

Skipper and Sanchez toss scoreless outings, but Fresno sustains 13-2 loss to Lake Elsinore

Carson Skipper and Sergio Sanchez: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
June 8, 2023

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, June 7) – The Fresno Grizzlies (26-27) were caught in an offensive downpour by the Lake Elsinore Storm (27-23) 13-2 Wednesday night from Chukchansi Park. The 11-run loss was tied for the largest margin of defeat for Fresno this season and also against Lake Elsinore in their

Baylor’s blast and late walks help Grizzlies weather the Storm 6-5

Jamari Baylor: pinch-hit 3-run HR in 7th and go-ahead walk in 8th; Ethan Salas crushes 1st pro clout for Lake Elsinore
June 7, 2023

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, June 6) – The Fresno Grizzlies (26-26) rallied past the Lake Elsinore Storm (26-23) 6-5 Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno scored five runs in their final two innings to enjoy their ninth comeback claws win in the seventh inning or later. It was the Grizzlies third

Huff highlights tough evening for Grizzlies in 10-1 defeat to Giants

Huff: 2-for-4, HR, 2B; Fresno loses 6th straight to San Jose
June 2, 2023

San Jose, CA (Thursday, June 1) – The Fresno Grizzlies (23-25) stumbled to the San Jose Giants (31-17) 10-1 Thursday night from Excite Ballpark. With the loss, Fresno drops eight games back of San Jose in the California League Northern Division standings with 18 contests left to play in the