Visalia Rawhide Open Season at Valley Strong Ballpark

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The Visalia Rawhide will take on the Fresno Grizzlies for Opening Day at Valley Strong Ballpark on Friday night, kicking off a new season-long 'Highway 99 Rivalry Series' between the two Central Valley minor league baseball teams. The winner of the series will receive a custom-designed trophy.

Why it matters

The return of minor league baseball to the Valley is an exciting event for local sports fans, as the Rawhide and Grizzlies have developed a friendly rivalry over the years. The new Highway 99 Rivalry Series adds an extra layer of competition and excitement to the matchups between the two clubs.

The details

The Visalia Rawhide and Fresno Grizzlies will compete in the new Highway 99 Rivalry Series, which will span the entire 2026 minor league baseball season. The team that wins the season series between the two clubs will receive a custom-designed trophy. The first game of the series takes place on Friday, April 3rd at 7:05 pm at Valley Strong Ballpark in Visalia.

• The Visalia Rawhide home opener is on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 7:05 pm.

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Highway 99 Rivalry Series between the Visalia Rawhide and Fresno Grizzlies will be awarded the custom-designed trophy at the conclusion of the season.