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Fresno Grizzlies Fails to El Paso in Both Ends of Doubleheader

FRESNO - In game one of the doubleheader, the El Paso Chihuahuas (32-18) nipped the Fresno Grizzlies (26-24) 3-2 in extras. Both starters pitched into the sixth inning and each earned a no-decision. Fresno righty Austin Voth had a no-hitter into the sixth before allowing a single to Luis Urias. He finished the evening with three hits, one run (earned), one walk and six strikeouts to his line. On the other hand, El Paso lefty Dillon Overton dazzled for six scoreless frames, fanning five.

Heading into the seventh tied at zero, the Chihuahuas grabbed the advantage with a Peter Van Gansen RBI single. The lead didn’t last as Jacob Wilson roped a single, notching Jake Noll (double) in the bottom half, sending the contest into extras. Both clubs would trade runs in the eighth off of sacrifices. Andrew Stevenson’s bunt pushed Collin Cowgill across the plate. In the ninth, El Paso’s Jason Vosler ripped a single to right, the eventual game-winner. Sammy Solis (1-1) enjoyed the victory and Henderson Alvarez (0-3) was dealt the defeat. Gerardo Reyes recorded his second save after holding Fresno in the ninth.

The James Pickens Jr. Annual Charity Roping Celebrates a Decade of Fantastic Team Roping

LOS ANGELES - The James Pickens, Jr. Annual Charity Roping takes place at the Clovis Rodeo grounds on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Hosted by actor, producer, and philanthropist, James Pickens, Jr. (“Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Conners”), the event offers a Pro-Am and Open and attracts many of the best team ropers in the sport. The Pro-Am and Open roping events will stream live on the Wrangler Network.

Prizes, including trophy saddles by Coats Saddlery, will be awarded to the Average winners in the Open, along with trophy buckles from Montana Silversmiths. Amateur Pro-Am winners earn cash prizes and trophy buckles from Montana Silversmith.

Fresno Grizzlies Open the 2019 Season at Home on April 4 with $3.4 Million in Capital Improvement

FRESNO - The $3.4 million dollars in capital improvements pledged to Chukchansi Park by the Fresno Sports & Events LLC ownership group, now in their second season operating the Fresno Grizzlies, are taking shape in advance of Opening Day 2019 (Thursday, April 4, 7:05 p.m. first pitch).

The 18-year-old home of the Triple-A club in Downtown Fresno will have a distinctly more modern feel with a remodeled club level, a new left field social gathering space/bar, and a state-of-the art kids “splash park” in right field. Individual seating capacity in the stadium has been reduced from 12,500 to roughly 10,500; a necessary subtraction in order to make the overall ballpark experience markedly better for fans from end-to-end.

Fresno State Equestrian Senior Spotlight: Alex Dirickson

FRESNO - Fresno State equestrian senior Alexandra Dirickson has been a staple to the program for the last four years as a rider in both hunt seat events. Choosing Fresno State was not a tough decision for the Thousand Oaks, Calif. native. "I chose to come to Fresno State because it was the only Division I equestrian program on the West Coast at the time and I wanted to stay somewhat local," said Dirickson. "It is far enough away from home, but it is close enough to where if I wanted to go home I could."

Being able to have the freedom of a young college student, but also being just a four hour drive away from home, gave Dirickson exactly what she wanted out of her college experience. At Fresno State, she had the ability to continue to show her passion for horses as well as explore deeper in what she loves to do, and that is art.

Foxes Draw 1-1 at New Mexico United in USL Championship Opener

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Jackson netted the first goal for Fresno FC in 2019, and it was enough to have the Foxes to hold on for the 1-1 draw at New Mexico United in the USL Championship regular season opener. The hosts struck first on Devon Sandoval's long-distance strike at the 25th minute that awoke the sellout crowd of nearly 13,000.

The Foxes, however, clapped back immediately after halftime. At the 47th minute, Alex Cooper volleyed in a cross from the left wing that Jackson headed through New Mexico goalkeeper Cody Mizell, who got a touch on it but couldn't prevent it from bouncing into the net. It was the first USL Championship goal for Jackson in his first Championship debut.

KY Farming Takes Over Sponsorship of "The Kodiak Club" at Chukchansi Park

FRESNO - KY Farming has signed a three-year deal with the Fresno Grizzlies to be the presenting partner of "The Kodiak Club" on the second level of Chukchansi Park. The premium area encompasses the stadium's main large function room overlooking the first base side of the field, and the "600 Level" seating accessible only by seasonal Club membership or single-game Club tickets.

In search of a permanent partner for the last two seasons, the organization is happy to be partnering with a local ag company, considering how great a fit it is with the rest of the "Farm Grown" motif prevalent at any given Fresno Grizzlies baseball game. Not only are the players on the field "Farm Grown," on the precipice of a career in Major League Baseball, the Grizzlies are known throughout the Central Valley for their commitment to ag, through regular farmer's markets within the ballpark during Friday home games, and their annual "My Job Depends on Ag" promotional night.

Fresno State Gets 56 Bulldogs Named to Academic All-Mountain West Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Fresno State had 56 student-athletes named to the Fall 2018 Academic All-Mountain West Team, announced by the league on Wednesday. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Fresno State has had 50 or more student-athletes selected to the fall team. Fall sports include men's and women's cross country, football, women's soccer and women's volleyball.

The conference announced a record-breaking 702 student-athletes were named to the 2018 Academic All-MW team. The mark surpasses the previous conference record of 618 fall-semester honorees, set last fall.