Grasshoppers Outlast the Drive in 8-6 Victory Friday Evening
from Callie Cline with Greensboro Grasshoppers Media and from www.gsohoppers.com
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers secured an 8-6 win over the Greenville Drive on Friday evening. With the victory, Greensboro improved to 33-13 in the second half of the season, while Greenville dropped to 24-22. The Grasshoppers narrowly out-hit the Drive 8-6, committing just one defensive error.
Outfielder Will Taylor led the offensive charge for Greensboro, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored. He was closely followed by outfielder Lonnie White Jr., who finished 2-for-3 with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. Additional hits were contributed by Konnor Griffin, Keiner Delgado, and Sammy Stafura.
For Greenville, infielder Mason White paced the offense with a 1-for-3 performance that included a double and a run scored. Johanfran Garcia, Andruw Mussett, Will Turner, and Fraymi De Leon also added hits for the Drive.
Right-handed pitcher Carlson Reed got the start for Greensboro, allowing two hits, three runs (two earned), and issuing four walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings. Left-hander Julian Bosnic earned the win, improving his record to 5-2 on the season.
Greenville starter Blake Aita, a right-hander, took the loss after surrendering four hits, four earned runs, and two walks while striking out one in 1.2 innings of work. He fell to 3-4 on the year.
The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the Drive tomorrow, Saturday August 16, at 6:30 PM for PMi Night with Specialty Jerseys benefitting fallen Officer Michael Horan and Spectacular Fireworks Saturday. To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255 or visit gsohoppers.com.
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Game Details:
Attendance-5,767…My guess was 5,792…Was over, but missed it by just 25 fans…
Game Time Temp-87 degrees
Time of Game-2:50
WP:Julian Bosnic(5-2)/LP:Blake Aita(3-4)/SV:Jack Carey(3)
Greensboro Grasshoppers(78-33)/Greenville Drive(57-55)
Players of the Game from REMAX Revolution:Will Taylor, with another big Tater/Home Run…Connor Griffin for his all-around play at SS and at the plate, and his Uniform…Just look at the front of his uniform from the Friday night game…Total mud and dirt, and it looked rough and hard, and Griffin plays the game, just like that…He is not afraid to get down and dirty, and it shows…On his uniform…And he can make the BIG play…Our broadcast partner for Friday night, Parker Burgess, liked the way Connor Griffin plays the game…
REMAX Revolution POG Pitchers were from the Hoppers bullpen crew, including Inmar Lobo, Jake Shirk, and Jack Carey…That pen crew gave up NO runs, and hardly any hits or base runners….Also on the POG list goes Lonnie White Jr….White with 2-3 night at the plate, with a Double, Two Runs, RBI, and a SB…Not a bad night by White…Almost out of sight when you light his dynomite….
Fireworks on Saturday night with the Jersey Auction, and Michael Horan Night…See you then, with Connor Ballou joining us for the broadcast….Check us out at www.gsohoppers.com and Click On Team/Stats and you will find us under Listen Live, when you go there….