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Hoppers run out of magic, lose championship series

Bowling Green pitchers hold Hoppers without an extra-base hit in Game 5, and one last ninth-inning rally falls short
September 29, 2021

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ― In the end, with the days growing shorter and the summer gone, the Greensboro Grasshoppers ran out of magic and fell one comeback short of a title. The Hoppers brought the tying run to the plate with two outs in the ninth inning Tuesday night, but

Quinn Priester pitches Hoppers to Game 2 victory, evens series

Matt Gorski's two-run double key hit as Hoppers even series with Bowling Green
September 24, 2021

GREENSBORO ― Let's face it: The last home game of this magical summer was a must-win game. And the Greensboro Grasshoppers responded with a must-win effort. Prized prospect Quinn Priester pitched like a future ace, Matt Gorski hit a clutch two-run double and the Hoppers beat the top-seeded Bowling Green

After loss, Greensboro still one win away from clinching playoff spot

Hudson Valley hands Quinn Priester rare loss, beats Hoppers 6-5 to stave off elimination
September 15, 2021

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. ― Different day, same magic number. Anthony Volpe, the top prospect in the Yankees farm system in the MLB Pipeline rankings, hit a solo home run, walked twice and scored two runs, and the Hudson Valley Renegades staved off elimination with a 6-5 victory over the Greensboro

Lolo Sanchez hits 2 homers as Hoppers clinch I-40 rivalry

Greensboro clinches "Battle of I-40" season series, and pulls into tie for second playoff spot
August 11, 2021

WINSTON-SALEM ― Lolo Sanchez hit two home runs, a grand slam and a two-run shot, and relief pitcher Bear Bellomy took over the league lead in wins, leading the Greensboro Grasshoppers to a 9-5 victory over the Winston-Salem Dash on Wednesday at Truist Stadium. Sanchez finished 2-for-5 with six RBIs

Hoppers stay hot, win 5 of 6 in series at Rome

Nick Gonzales gets four hits, Lolo Sanchez homers and Tahnaj Thomas pitches well in return
July 19, 2021

ROME, Ga. ― Top prospect Nick Gonzales went 4-for-5 with a triple and an RBI, and Lolo Sanchez hit his ninth home run of the season, helping the Greensboro Grasshoppers to a 7-5 victory over the Rome Braves in their series finale Sunday afternoon at State Mutual Stadium. The Hoppers

Gorski's two-run single caps Hoppers' winning rally at Rome

Pitching prospect Quinn Priester turns in longest outing of pro career
July 17, 2021

ROME, Ga. ― Matt Gorski hit a tie-breaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the eighth inning, lifting the Greensboro Grasshoppers to a 5-4 victory over the Rome Braves at State Mutual Stadium on Friday night. The Hoppers trailed 3-2 heading into the

Hitters club 3 HRs, pitchers strike out 18 in Hoppers' victory

Jared Triolo and Matt Gorski hit back-to-back homers, and four pitchers combine on 18 Ks
July 10, 2021

GREENSBORO ― Jared Triolo and Matt Gorski hit back-to-back home runs deep over the center field fence, and four Greensboro pitchers combined for 18 strikeouts as the Grasshoppers beat the Asheville Tourists 4-2 before a fireworks night crowd of 5,722 Friday at First National Bank Field. Lolo Sanchez also hit

Triolo, Macias get 3 hits apiece as Hoppers beat Drive 9-1

Bullpen shuts out Greenville in home series opener
June 22, 2021

GREENSBORO ― Jared Triolo went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs, and Fabricio Macias doubled twice and drove in two runs as the Greensboro Grasshoppers beat the Greenville Drive 9-1 in their series opener Tuesday night at First National Bank Field. With the win, the Hoppers