The Colorado Rockies’ Low-A Fresno Grizzlies (2-2 playoffs, 82-49 regular season) had a remarkable 2022 season, but fell just two wins short of calling themselves champions of the California League. After dropping the first game of the championship series against Lake Elsinore last Sunday, the Grizzlies were set to host two must-win games at home on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Unfortunately, the series didn’t go the full distance as Fresno dropped the second game of the series 3-2 to conclude their season. First round selection Gabriel Hughes got the ball for Fresno in the elimination game and threw well, striking out five in three innings pitched.