Grasshoppers Drop Final Game of Home Series to Hot Rods
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 13-3, in the final game of their home series. With the win, Bowling Green improved to 25-11 in the second half of the season, while Greensboro fell to 20-16. The Hot Rods outhit the Grasshoppers, 13-7, as
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 13-3, in the final game of their home series. With the win, Bowling Green improved to 25-11 in the second half of the season, while Greensboro fell to 20-16. The Hot Rods outhit the Grasshoppers, 13-7, as Greensboro committed one mishap.
Leading the way at the plate for the Grasshoppers was infielder Jhonny Severino, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored. Sammy Stafura, Yordany De Los Santos, Tony Blanco Jr., Brian Sanchez, and Cam Janik also recorded hits for Greensboro.
Infielder Adrian Santana led the Hot Rods offensively, going 3-for-6 with one RBI. Outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy followed with a 2-for-2 performance that included a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. Connor Hujsak and Nicandro Aybar each recorded two hits, while Tony Santa Maria, Ryan McCoy, Noah Myers, and Bryan Broecker also tallied hits for Bowling Green.
Right-handed pitcher Bryan Mena started on the mound for Greensboro, recording three strikeouts while allowing two hits and issuing two free passes over three innings of work. Right-handed pitcher Greiber Mendez was charged with the loss for the Grasshoppers and fell to 0-1 on the season.
Right-handed pitcher Jacob Kisting started for Bowling Green, striking out six batters and allowing one hit over four innings. Right-handed pitcher Noah Beal earned the win for the Hot Rods, improving to 1-0 on the season.
The Grasshoppers are back in action at First National Bank Field on Tuesday, August 11 against the Winston-Salem Dash. To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255 or visit gsohoppers.com.