Grasshoppers Blank the Dash 7-0 to Secure Series Victory

Infielder, Javier Rivas (Callie Cline)

June 29, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers shut out the Winston‑Salem Dash, 7–0, on Sunday afternoon, June 28, at First National Bank Field to clinch the six‑game set. Greensboro improved to 7–2 in the second half, while Winston‑Salem dropped to 3–6. The Hoppers outhit the Dash, 7–1, and each side committed

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers shut out the Winston‑Salem Dash, 7–0, on Sunday afternoon, June 28, at First National Bank Field to clinch the six‑game set. Greensboro improved to 7–2 in the second half, while Winston‑Salem dropped to 3–6. The Hoppers outhit the Dash, 7–1, and each side committed one error.

Infielder Javier Rivas powered the Greensboro attack, going 2‑for‑5 with a three‑run home run, three RBI, and a run scored. Konnor Griffin, Keiner Delgado, Esmerlyn Valdez, Omar Alfonzo, and Justin Miknis added one hit apiece.

Winston‑Salem’s lone knock came from infielder Jeral Perez.

Left‑hander Connor Wietgrefe started for Greensboro and worked 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while fanning three. Jake Shirk (2‑0) earned the win in relief. J.P. Massey notched his third hold, with Landon Tomkins and Julian Bosnic collecting their seventh and fifth holds, respectively, to close out the combined one‑hit shutout.

Right‑hander Dylan Cumming (1‑2) took the loss for the Dash after surrendering one run on one hit over 3.0 innings, striking out three.

The Grasshoppers are back in action at First National Bank Field on Tuesday, July 1 a 6:30 for Family Funday Sunday. To purchase tickets to any Grasshoppers home game, visit gsohoppers.com or call 336-268-2255.