By Chris Kutz, Fresno Grizzlies Media Relations The pitchers were elected after Hacker is tied for the league-lead in wins, Hembree among leaders in saves June 28, 2012 FRESNO, Calif. – Right-handed pitchers Eric Hacker and Heath Hembree have been elected to the 2012 Pacific Coast League Mid-Season All-Star team, the league office announced today. Hacker enters Thursday tied for more »
Grizzlies Can’t Hold On to Lead, Fall 9-8
The Fresno Grizzlies (46-32) had a chance to catch the first place Sacramento Rivercats (49-30) with a four game series against the last place Tuscon Padres (26-52), but instead, went 1-3 including Tuesday night’s loss to remain 2.5 games back. The Padres jumped out to a 6-1 lead, including nine hits and five runs off of Grizzlies’ starting pitcher Matt Yourkin (1-4, 9.22) in the first more »
Fresno Grizzlies: Eighth Inning Heriocs Not Enough
The Fresno Grizzlies fell behind early against the Tuscon Padres before tying it up in the eighth, only to see that lead dissipate in the ninth, losing 7-5 in game two of a four game series. Grizzlie’s starting pitcher, Andrew Kown, gave up five hits and four runs in two innings as the Padres jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Down 4-2 in the fourth, more »
Fresno Grizzlies at Sacramento Recap 5-30-2012
Story Courtesy of Chris Kutz Fresno Grizzlies Media Relations West Sacramento, Calif. – Sacramento River Cats (34-20) right-handed starter Travis Banwart (4-2) pitched a season-high seven innings, giving up four hits, two walks, and striking out four as he helped lead his squad to a 3-1 win over the Fresno Grizzlies (35-18) on Wednesday afternoon at Raley Field. The only run more »
FRESNO GRIZZLIES RETURN HOME THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2012 By Chris Kutz Farm Grown Baseball Cap and Giants Knit Hat giveaways highlight eight-game homestand FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Grizzlies, off to their best start in franchise history, return to Chukchansi Park for an eight-game homestand beginning on Thursday, April 26th. The Grizzlies will play the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, Triple-A affiliate of the more »
Fresno Grizzlies:Sellout Crowd Witness Grizzlies Beat Aces
Recap Courtesy of Fresno Grizzlies Media Relations Fresno, Calif. – A sellout crowd of 13,121 witnessed the Fresno Grizzlies capture a 5-2 victory and series win against the Reno Aces on Friday evening at Chukchansi Park. Fresno has begun the season with four consecutive series wins, and now holds a 12-4 record. The 13,121 in attendance, meanwhile, was the 16th-largest more »
Fresno Grizzlies:Hacker Twirls Seven Shutout Innings In 4-2 Win
Game Recap Courtesy of the Fresno Grizzlies Media Relations Fresno, Calif. – Eric Hacker already owns the Fresno Grizzlies’ single-season wins record, which he set in 2010. At this rate, he could surpass it easily by the middle of the 2012 season. Hacker twirled seven shutout innings to pick up his third win in as many starts as the Grizzlies more »
Fresno Grizzlies: CHRISTIAN NAMED PCL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2012 By Chris Kutz Fresno Grizzlies The outfielder leads the PCL in batting average through the first 10 days of the season FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Grizzlies outfielder Justin Christian has been named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the period ending April 15th, the league office announced today. Christian, 32, more »
Grizzlies Fall Hard To Tacoma 11-1
Courtesy of the Fresno Grizzlies Media Relations 4-14-2012 Fresno, Calif. – Nothing seemed to fall the Grizzlies way on Saturday night as the Tacoma Rainiers defeated the Fresno Grizzlies 11-1 at Chukchansi Park. The Rainiers piled on 14 hits, including six doubles and ahome run, to help improve their record to 5-5 while the Grizzlies dropped to 7-3. The 7-3 record for more »
GRIZZLIES OPEN 2012 HOME SCHEDULE ON APRIL 13TH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2012 By Chris Kutz Fresno Grizzlies Orange Out Opening Day kicks off an eight-game homestand against the Tacoma Rainiers and Reno Aces FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Grizzlies kick off the home portion of their 15th season with an eight-game homestand against the Tacoma Rainiers (April 13-16) and Reno Aces […]
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