Tourists Top Grasshoppers 8-7, Hand Greensboro First Loss of Season

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers suffered their first loss of the season, falling 8–7 to the Asheville Tourists on Wednesday, April 8. With the win, Asheville improved to 2–3, while Greensboro moved to 4–1. The Tourists outhit the Grasshoppers 11–6, while Greensboro committed three errors.

Infielder Axiel Plaz led the Grasshoppers offensively, going 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and one run scored. Lonnie White Jr. also added a home run for Greensboro. Additional hits were recorded by Jared Jones, Easton Carmichael, and Matt King.

For Asheville, infielder Narbe Cruz paced the lineup, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Jason Schiavone followed, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored. Justin Thomas Jr. added two hits, while Caden Powell, Chase Call, and Alberto Hernandez each contributed one.

Right-handed pitcher Bryan Mena started on the mound for Greensboro, recording three strikeouts while allowing six hits, four runs (one earned), and one walk over four innings. Left-hander Victor Cabreja was charged with the loss, falling to 0–1 on the season.

Asheville starter Andrew Taylor, a right-hander, struck out seven while allowing three hits and one earned run across four innings. Right-handed pitcher Yeriel Santos earned the win for the Tourists, improving to 1–0.

The Grasshoppers continue their Opening Week against the Asheville Tourists on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30PM for Thirsty Thursday. To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255 or visit gsohoppers.com.