Grasshoppers Fall 9-4 to Winston-Salem

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Winston-Salem Dash, 9-4, on Friday, August 14. With the win, Winston-Salem improved to 23-22 in the second half of the season, while Greensboro fell to 26-20. The Dash outhit the Grasshoppers, 12-8, as both teams committed two errors.

Leading the Grasshoppers at the plate was infielder Carlos Caro, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI. Infielder Dylan Palmer followed with a 2-for-4 performance. Josh Tate recorded two hits, while Yordany De Los Santos and Edward Florentino each added one hit.

Leading the Dash offensively was infielder Kyle Lodise, who went 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, and two runs scored. Designated hitter Jeral Perez followed with a 2-for-4 performance and one run scored. George Wolkow recorded two hits, while Roch Cholowsky, Javier Mogollon, Wes Kath, Kaleb Freeman, and Derek Cerda each added one hit.

Left-handed pitcher Braydon Risley started on the mound for Greensboro and recorded two strikeouts while allowing two hits, one earned run, and one walk over 3.0 innings. Right-handed pitcher Jose Garces was charged with the loss and fell to 1-4 on the season.

Right-handed pitcher Mason Moore started for Winston-Salem, allowing two hits, one earned run, and two walks over 1.2 innings. Right-handed pitcher Jack Young earned the win for the Dash and improved to 5-0 in the second half of the season.

The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the Winston-Salem Dash tomorrow, Saturday August 15 at 6:30PM. To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255 or visit gsohoppers.com.