PHOTOS: The Last Roar

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Holly Springs Salamanders in a noon game at Sims Legion park Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2015. Here, some of the Grizzlies' players dance inbetween innings.

The pouring rain did not postpone the wedding of Grizzlies owner Jesse Cole and Emily McDonald on the ball field at Sims Legion Park Saturday evening, October 10, 2015. Here, Emily McDonald and husband Jesse Cole have their wedding kiss in the rain.

Monday, June 30, 2014,was "Kids Run the Park Day" at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Matinsville Mustangs. Here, (L-R) Grizzlies #27 Ryan Otero shakes hands with coach Ryan Kinney (8) who sits next to fellow kid coach Patrick Manney (8).

The Gastonia Grizzlies opened their 2015 season hosting Martinsville at Sims Legion Park Saturday evening, May 23, 2015. Here, (L-R) Lauren Poole with T.J. Poole (6 months), Jas Taylor with garbage can nachos and Braedon Tayor (9) with a donut enjoy the pregame activities.

The Gastonia Grizzlies opened their 2015 season hosting Martinsville at Sims Legion Park Saturday evening, May 23, 2015. Here, little leaguer Jaxson Rhea (4) takes part in the Little League High Five.

The Gastonia Grizzlies played their last regular season home game Monday evening, August 5, 2013 as they took on the High Point-Thomasville HiToms at Sims Legion Park. Here, Grizzlies players (L-R) CHris Harkey, Terry McNabb and Craig Pearcy pass by the hundreds of fans that lined up early to get a free ticket and a free meal for the Great Community Give Back game.

The Gastonia Grizzlies played host to the High Point-Thomasville HiToms in a rain delayed game that was postponed for an hour due to stormy weather. Here, #14 Austen Colt fires the ball toward 1st for the out.

Grizzlies #3 Joe Satterfield is greeted by Chizzle priorto their game against Asheboro Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Monday night was "Kids Run the Park Night" at Sims Legion Park for a baseball game between the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Columbia Blowfish in July of 2013. Here, Whitney Newell (5) with the Boger City Optimist Sweetees All-Stars stands with the Grizzlies team during the National Anthem.

Monday night was "Kids Run the Park Night" at Sims Legion Park for a baseball game between the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Columbia Blowfish in 2013. Here, Grizzlies #4 Kane Barrow can not bring in the high throw to third which allows Columbia #4 Michael Wilson to take 3rd base.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Thursday evening, May 30, 2013. Here, Matthew Faris (7) gets high fives from Grizzlies players prior to the start of the game.

Chizzle has a push up contest with Asheboro player Trey Polewski as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Monday evening, August 8, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.Here, Grizzlies players greet Bradyn Bulgajewski (8) after he rounds the bases for a home run.

Everyone cooled off Wednesday afternoon at the annual Splash Day baseball games held at Sims Legion Park as the Gastonia Grizzlies took on the Forest City Owls. Here, kids cool off with the help of the Gastonia Fire Department in June of 2016.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, Hunter Digh (8) plays the role of head coach and gets the autograph of Grizzlies player Babe Thomas in July of 2015.

Grizzlies #18 Matt Simmons makes it back to second base as Copperheads #3 Colin Rosenbaum almost gets the tag out during their game against the Asheboro Copperheads Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia in 2016.

Between inning shenanigans the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Monday night, July 30, 2018 at Sims Legion Park.

Grizzlies' #6 Brooks Kennedy beats the throw back Blowfish #16 Samuel Brooks in their game against the Lexington County Blowfish in 2016

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening, June 23, 2014 at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street. Here, Grizzlies #9 Aaron Rumburg dives head first into thrid.

The Gastonia Grizzlies opened their 2015 season hosting Martinsville at Sims Legion Park Saturday evening, May 23, 2015. Here, Grizzlies players greet #15 Blake Edwards as he score the first run of the year for the Grizzlies.

Sara Cooper works the concession stand during the Grizzlies' home opener against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Everyone cooled off Wednesday afternoon at the annual Splash Day baseball games held at Sims Legion Park as the Gastonia Grizzlies took on the Forest City Owls. Here, Grizziles' #18 Matt Simmons waits on the ball to reach his glove as Owls' #26 Tre Todd takes second base in 2016.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Monday evening, August 8, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.Here, a couple of Grizzlies' penguins have fun between innings.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Monday evening, August 8, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.Here, Grizzlies' Ryan Cox and Joey Smithers stand with a couple of young fans during the National Anthem.

Grizzlies' Brooks Kennedy takes batting practice Friday morning at Sims Legion Park in 2016.

Grizzlies' Michael Brown makes the catch on a fly ball as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Owls' Drew Wiss tries to break up the double play as Grizzlies' Matt McGarry sets to throw to first as the Grizzlies hosted the Forest City Owls Thursday evening, June 1, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, NC.

Chizzle meets kids prior to the start of the Grizzlies' home opener against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Grizzlies celebrate after #19 Alex Reynolds scores in the second inning in their game against the Lexington County Blowfish Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park in 2016.

Grizzlies' Taylor Allum gets his bat returned to him by bat boy Andrew Keirstead during their game against the Peninsula Pilots at Sims Legion Park Thursday evening in 2016.

Everyone cooled off Wednesday afternoon at the annual Splash Day baseball games held at Sims Legion Park as the Gastonia Grizzlies took on the Forest City Owls. Here, Makayla Wolf (6) helps Summer Meeks with the water hose in June of 2016.

Grizzlies' Josh Maciejewski pitches Monday evening in the Grizzlies last home game of the season as they hosted the Florence RedWolves in 2016.

Grizzlies' Luke Setzer makes it to second base as the ball hits Owls' player Tyler Miller in the face as the Grizzlies hosted the Forest City Owls Thursday evening, June 1, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, NC.

Grizzlies' Josh Hiatt takes batting practice Friday morning at Sims Legion Park in 2016.

Grizzlies' Alex Reynolds takes a good cut at a ball Monday evening in the Grizzlies last home game of the season as they hosted the Florence RedWolves in 2016.

Grizzlies' Jeremy Howell throws the ball to first baseman Alex Reynolds to get the out during their game against the Peninsula Pilots at Sims Legion Park Thursday evening in 2016.

Grizzlies #26 Taylor Allum hits the ball sky high during their game against the Asheboro Copperheads Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia in 2016.

Grizzlies' Matthew McGarry swing a bit early as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Tuesday evening, June 20, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Everyone cooled off Wednesday afternoon at the annual Splash Day baseball games held at Sims Legion Park as the Gastonia Grizzlies took on the Forest City Owls. Here, #11 Barrett Loseke pitches in the first inning in 2016.

Fans and players stand for the National Anthem at the start of the Grizzlies' home opener against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Teague Wilson (8) watches the game between the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Forest City Owls Saturday night at Sims Legion Park in 2016.

Banana's Utah Jones misses the tag on a base stealing Lawson McArthur as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Tuesday evening, June 20, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Everyone cooled off Wednesday afternoon at the annual Splash Day baseball games held at Sims Legion Park as the Gastonia Grizzlies took on the Forest City Owls. Here, Paxton Ballard (11) gets wet during the water balloon challenge between innings in June of 2016.

Kids cool in between innings as the Grizzlies hosted the Forest City Owls Thursday evening, June 1, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, NC.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Thurssday evening, June 29, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina. Here, Grizzlies Randy Norris is stopped from making a double play by Ryne Stanley.

The Gastonia Grizzlies played their final home game of the season Tuesday evening as they took on Thomasville in August 0f 2009. Here, #10 Will Helms dives for the first out of the game.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Thurssday evening, June 29, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina. Here, Grizzlies Ryan Cox is surprised by a bad hop.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, bat boy Jensyn Gunnon (10) stands with Grizzlies players during the national athem in 2015.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads in a playoff baseball game Thursday evening, August 8, 2013 at Sims Legion Park. Here, Grizzlies #9 Henry Rundio makes the play to get an out at first.

Grizzlies' Noah Thompson pitches in the first inning as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Tuesday evening, June 20, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Wilmington Sharks Tuesday afternoon, August 15, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia to finish their rain postponed game of the Pettit Cup championship series. Here, Grizzlies' Blake Waldren pitches in the third inning.

Matt Freeman gets a high-five from teammate Jeremy Whitehead after scoring a run as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Monday evening, August 8, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.Here, Grizzlies' mascot Chizzle greets Grizzlies' Kyle Wilson.

Grizzlies' Colton Thomas watches his ball as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Monday night, July 30, 2018 at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Wilmington Sharks Tuesday afternoon, August 15, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia to finish their rain postponed game of the Pettit Cup championship series. Here, Grizzlies' Matthew McGarry gets the out at second against a running Sharks' Brian Parreira.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Thursday evening, May 30, 2013.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted High Point-Thomasville Thurssday evening, June 29, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, North Carolina. Here, Grizzlies Chaz Davey hits a double.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Thursday evening, May 30, 2013. Here, Grizzlies #7 Weston Lawing is safe a second despite the effort of Mustangs #5 Stephen Renegar.

Jacob Breakfield pitches for the Grizzlies as they hosted the Forest City Owls Thursday evening, June 1, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, NC.

Between inning shenanigans the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Monday night, July 30, 2018 at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Wilmington Sharks Monday evening, August 14, 2017 at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia in the Pettit Cup championship series. Here, Grizzlies' Jacob Breakfield pitches inthe first inning.

Monday night was "Kids Run the Park Night" at Sims Legion Park for a baseball game between the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Columbia Blowfish in July 2013. Here,(L-R) Gazette sports reporter Phil Gardner helps kid journalist Maddie Waugh (12) up in the booth.

Seven-year-old Caily Deegan takes part in some pregame fun prior to the start of the Grizzlies' home opener against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Grizzlies' mascot Chizzle welcomes his players prior to the start of their game against Lexington County Monday evening at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Forest City Owls at Sims Legion Park in a noon game Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2015. Here, Grizzlies #7 Jeremy Howell waits on the throw back to catch Owl base runner #8 Max Miller as he dives back to 2nd base. Miller would be called safe.

Grizzlies' pitcher Blake Waldren warms up as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Savannah Bananas Monday night, July 30, 2018 at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs in baseball Thursday evening, June 18, 2015 at Sims Legion Park. Here, Mustang #2 Kyle Wrighte is run down by Grizzlies #15 Blake Edwards as #19 Alex Reynolds looks back at the play when Wrighte gets hung between first and second.

Monday night was "Kids Run the Park Night" at Sims Legion Park for a baseball game between the Gastoni Grizzlies and the Columbia Blowfish in July of 2013. Here, Katie Watkins (9) is sports photographer for the night.

The Gastonia Grizzlies played host to the High Point-Thomasville HiToms in a rain delayed game that was postponed for an hour due to stormy weather in 2013. Here, pitcher #24 Heath Bowers pitches the ball.

Players stand for the National Anthem at the start of the Grizzlies' home opener against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

The pouring rain did not postpone the wedding of Grizzlies owner Jesse Cole and Emily McDonald on the ball field at Sims Legion Park Saturday evening, October 10, 2015. Here, Emily McDonald places her haed on the shoulder of her father, Richard McDonald duing the cermony.

Bob Wilusz plays the accordion prior to the start of the Grizzlies' home opener against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms Thursday evening at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Holly Springs Salamanders in a noon game at Sims Legion park Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2015. Here, Grizzlies #7 Jeremy Howell can not handle the throw to second allowing Salamander #14 Brian Miller to take the base.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Monday night, June 30, 2014 at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street. Here, Grizzlies #23 Jacob Heyward beats the throw to second as Martinsville's #7 Nick Rotola attempts the tag.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, Gavin Hoyle (11) plays the role of REPORTER.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a playoff game Thursday evening, August 6, 2015 at Sims Legion Park. Here, Grizzlies #10 Babe Thomas makes it to second base beating the throw to RedWolves #11 Adam Renwick.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a playoff game Thursday evening, August 6, 2015 at Sims Legion Park. Here ,Grizzlies #8 Casey Scroggins watches a bunt attemp g foul.

Mac Starbuck hits the ball hard as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening at Sims Legion Park.

Chizzle hangs out with some fans as the Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening at Sims Legion Park.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Monday night, June 30, 2014 at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street. Here, Grizzlies #29 Robert Lawson is the starting pitcher.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Thursday evening, May 30, 2013. Here, Grizzlies #9 Henry Rundio rounds third base on his way to score.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Thursday evening, May 30, 2013. Here, Aubrie Crisp (4) gets low fives from Grizzlies players prior to the start of the game.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted Thomasville Tuesday evening, June 17, 2014 at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street. Here, Grizzlies #14 Jared Cheek pitches in the first inning.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, Delaney Brown (7) sells Grizzlies hats in July of 2015.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the High Point-Thomasville HiToms in baseball Thursday evening, July 30, 2015 at Sims Legion Park. Here, Grizzlies #12 first baseman Michael McClellan jumps up and over the fence in his attempt to haul in a foul ball. He would land on the other side without making the catch.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, Hunter Digh (8) plays the role of COACH and gets an autograph from Grizzlies player Jimmy Doolittle.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Thursday evening, June 20, 2013 at Sims Park. Here, Grizzlies #4 Kane Barrow flips the ball to first but to late to get the runner.

The Gastonia Grizzlies played host to the High Point-Thomasville HiToms in a rain delayed game that was postponed for an hour due to stormy weather in 2013. Here, Shelden Burrell (13) shows off his Russell Wilson bobblehead he got at the game.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, (L-R) Jensyn Gunnon (8) and Cooper Botts (9) work the ticket booth in July of 2015.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads in a playoff baseball game Thursday evening, August 8, 2013 at Sims Legion Park. Here, Grizzlies pitcher #18 Joshua Peterson hurls the ball.

The Grizzlies hosted the Columbia Blowfish Monday evening, August 4, 2014 at Sims Legion Park and hundreds of people attended the Great Community Give Back Game. Here, Grizzlies #12 David Sauer pitches in the 1st inning.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening, June 23, 2014 at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street. Here, Grizzlies #7 Weston Lawing celebrates with his team after scoring.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Martinsville Mustangs Thursday evening, May 30, 2013. Here, Grizzlies pitcher Griffin Goodrich hurls the ball homeward.

The Grizzlies hosted the Columbia Blowfish Monday evening, August 4, 2014 at Sims Legion Park and hundreds of people attended the Great Community Give Back Game. Here, fans enjoy the free stuff.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Asheboro Copperheads Monday evening, June 23, 2014 at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street. Here, Grizzlies #4 THomas Bess tries to beat the throw to first.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Florence RedWolves in a baseball game Monday evening at Sims Legion Park on North Marietta Street in Gastonia, NC. It was Kids Rule the Ballpark night as kids took over the duties of several sports/ballpark jobs. Here, Jeremiah White (10) plays the role of PHOTOGRAPHER.

The Gastonia Grizzlies hosted the Holly Springs Salamanders in a noon game at Sims Legion park Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2015. Here, Grizzlies #13 Alec Bivins takes over pitching duties in the second inning.

Team owner Jesse Cole trains his staff in May of 2015.