GRASSHOPPERS CONCLUDE 2026 SEASON WITH 2-0 LOSS TO DASH IN SAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
from Callie Cline, at GSOHoppers.com
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Winston-Salem Dash, 2-0, in Game Two of the South Atlantic League Championship Series. With the victory, the Dash were crowned the 2026 South Atlantic League Champions. Winston-Salem outhit Greensboro, 6-3, while the Grasshoppers committed two mishaps.
Greensboro recorded three hits on the night, with singles from infielder Wyatt Sanford, catcher Axiel Plaz, and designated hitter Tony Blanco Jr.
Leading the way offensively for the Dash was outfielder Derek Cerda, who went 2-for-4. Outfielder Nick McLain followed, going 1-for-4 with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored. Additional hits for Winston-Salem came from James Taussig, Braden Holcomb, and Rylan Galvan.
Right-handed pitcher Ronaldo Gallo started on the mound for Greensboro and recorded five strikeouts while allowing one hit and one free base over 2.2 innings of work. Right-handed pitcher Jack Anker was charged with the loss and fell to 0-1 in the postseason.
Left-handed pitcher Grant Umberger started for Winston-Salem and recorded 11 strikeouts while allowing three hits and three free bases over 7.2 innings. Umberger earned the win for the Dash and improved to 2-0 in the postseason.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers Front Office would like to thank our fans, partners, and everyone who supported the team throughout the 2026 season. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back to First National Bank Field for another season of Grasshoppers baseball in 2027.
Outstanding starting pitching from the WS Dash’ Grant Umberger, and from their reliever, Carlton Perkins…Umberger went 7 2/3s Innings, and he gave up 0 Runs, on 3 Hits, with 0 BBs/11 Ks…Carlton Perkins closed the game for Winston-Salem, and he worked 1 1/3 Innings, allowing 0 Run, 0 Hits, 0 BBs/3 Ks…Perkins struck out the Hoppers side, 1-2-3, to close out the ninth inning…
GSO Hoppers’ Bottom 9th
Axiel Plaz strikes out swinging. 1 out
Yordany De Los Santos strikes out swinging. 2 outs
Tony Blanco Jr. called out on strikes. 3 outs
Both Dash runs came in the Fifth Inning, with Dash’ Solo Home Runs coming from Dylan Galvin, and from Nick McLain…McLain’s home run, hit off of the glove of the Hoppers’ right fielder, Eddie King Jr. Those solo HRs, proved to be all the WS Dash needed, and they take the SALLY League Championship, Two-Games-to-None…
Game Details:
Attendance-4,123
Time of Game-2:17
Game Time Temp-78 Degrees and Clear
Winston-Salem Dash:2026 South Atlantic League Champions