Blazing-Hot Gasper Leads the Way in Win over Greenville
CHARLESTON, S.C. - After two consecutive series losses, the RiverDogs desperately needed something to break in their favor. That break came not a moment too soon in the series-opener against the Greenville Drive Monday night in front of 3,850 at Joe Riley Park.A career night for first baseman Mickey Gasper
CHARLESTON, S.C. - After two consecutive series losses, the RiverDogs desperately needed something to break in their favor. That break came not a moment too soon in the series-opener against the Greenville Drive Monday night in front of 3,850 at Joe Riley Park.
A career night for first baseman
Gasper took four trips to the plate, and reached successfully in all four. In the first, he reached on a one-out walk and scored one of three first-inning runs. In the third, he lined a leadoff double to left but was stranded on third. In the fifth, again leading off, he lined a single to center and came around to score on
Overall, Gasper finished the night 3-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored and an RBI. This offensive outburst by the catcher/first baseman was a welcome boost as the Charleston (6-6) club was mired in an offensive slump that has only seen seven runs in the last 36 offensive innings on this homestand entering play. Gasper's three hits contributed to a total of 13 on the night for Charleston, one shy of the team's season high. His third career three-hit game raised the Bryant University product's average to .393 (11-for-28) for the season.
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Ballpark Fun
It was a dog lovers' paradise at the ballpark for the first Dog Day Monday, as fans were encouraged to bring their pups to the game as part of Game of Bones night at Joe Riley Park. Water bowls were all ready for the dogs set up throughout the concourse, and their owners enjoyed $1 beer and $1 hot dogs presented by Busch Light during a perfect night at the park.
Upcoming
The RiverDogs continue their three-game series with the Drive, sending right-hander
For those that can't make it to Riley Park, catch the game on "The Big Talker" WTMA 1250 AM, online streaming on the TuneIn Radio app and on MiLB.tv with a subscription. Fans can "Make Fun" with the RiverDogs all season long down at The Joe. Single-game tickets, including options to the Riley Park Club, are available at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). A full schedule and list of game times for the 2019 season is available at riverdogs.com.
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