Grasshoppers Take Both Games of its Doubleheader Against the Dash on Sunday Afternoon for a Series Win

GREEENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers took both games of its doubleheader against the Winston-Salem Dash on Sunday, May 4. The Grasshoppers improved to 19-8 on the season while the Dash fell to 9-18.

GAME ONE – GBO 9 | WS 8

A walk-off hit from infielder Kalae Harrison lifts the Greensboro Grasshoppers over the Winston-Salem Dash, 9-8 for the first game of their doubleheader on Sunday, May 4 as Winston-Salem outhit Greensboro 12-11.

Infielder Maikol Escotto led the Grasshoppers offense as he went 4-4 with three doubles and three runs scored. Infielder Kalae Harrison followed behind as he went 2-3 with one RBI and two runs scored. Hits for Greensboro were also tallied by Jesus Castillo, Javier Rivas, Keiner Delgado, Lonnie White Jr., and Enmanuel Terrero.

Leading at the plate for the Dash was infielder Jeral Perez as he went 3-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. Following close behind was outfielder Samuel Zavala as he went 3-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored. Hits for Winston-Salem were tallied by Sam Antonacci (2), Cole McConnell (2), and Braden Montgomery.

Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Antwone Kelly as he tallied three strikeouts and gave up four hits, three earned runs, and three free bases on two innings of work. Righthander Landon Tomkins recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 1-0 on the season.

Starting on the mound for Winston-Salem was righthanded pitcher Tanner McDougal as he tallied four strikeouts and gave up four hits, five runs (four earned), and two free bases on two innings of work. Righthanded pitcher Clete Hartzog took the loss for the Dash and fell to 1-1 on the season.

GAME TWO – GBO 3 | WS 1

The Grasshoppers defeat the Dash, 3-1in the second game of their doubleheader on Sunday, May 4 as Greensboro outhit Winston-Salem 6-3.

Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez led the Grasshoppers offense as he went 2-3 with two home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored. Hits for Greensboro were also recorded by Lonnie White Jr., Javier Rivas, Jesus Castillo, and Shalin Polanco.

Leading at the dish for the Dash was outfielder Cole McConnell as he went 2-3. Designated hitter, Sam Antonacci recorded the only other hit for Winston-Salem

Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Garrett McMillan as he tallied three strikeouts and gave up two hits and one earned run on 3.2 innings of work. Lefthanded pitcher Connor Oliver recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 2-1 on the season.

Starting on the mound for Winston-Salem was lefthanded pitcher Lucas Gordon as he tallied six strikeouts and gave up six hits and three earned runs on six innings of work. Gordon took the loss for the Dash and fell to 1-2 on the season.

The Grasshoppers are back in action at First National Bank Field on Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30PM for Bark in the Park and Two Dog Tuesday. To purchase tickets to any Grasshoppers home game, visit gsohoppers.com or call 336-268-2255.