
16 Hits Lift the Grasshoppers over the Dash, 14-4, in Wednesday Day Game
Published on May 1, 2024 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeat the Winston-Salem Dash, 14-4 on Wednesday, May 1. The Grasshoppers improved to 14-8 on the season while the Dash fell to 9-14. Greensboro outhit Winston 16-6 as both teams had one mishap.
Infielder Mitch Jebb led the Grasshoppers' offense going 3-6 with two home runs, one double, two runs scored, and five RBI. Following close behind was Sammy Siani as he went 3-4 with one home run, one double, two runs scored, and two RBI. Catcher Geovanny Planchart also tallied three hits with a triple, four runs scored, and one RBI.
Leading at the plate for the Dash was catcher Colby Smelley as he went 3-4 with one RBI. Hits for the Dash were also tallied by Shawn Goosenberg, Wes Kath, and Chris Lanzilli.
Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Patrick Reilly as he tallied four strikeouts and gave up five hits, two earned runs, and two free bases on four innings of work. Cy Nielson recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 1-0 on the season.
Starting on the rubber for Winston-Salem was lefthanded pitcher Tyler Schweitzer as he recorded five strikeouts and gave up seven hits, seven runs (five earned), and three free bases on 4.2 innings of work. Schweitzer took the loss for the Dash and fell to 0-2 on the season.
The Grasshoppers continue the Battle of I-40 against the Winston-Salem Dash tomorrow, Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. for Thirsty Thursday. To purchase tickets to any Greensboro Grasshoppers game, visit www.gsohoppers.com or call our front office at (336) 268-2255.
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