SAL Greensboro Grasshoppers

Grasshoppers Defeat the Hot Rods, 5-3 Friday Evening

Published on August 18, 2023 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release


GREENSBORO, NC - The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5-3 on Friday, August 18. The Grasshoppers improved to 23-22 in the second half of the season while the Hot Rods fell to 27-18. Each team recorded four hits as Bowling Green had one error.

Leading at the dish for the Grasshoppers was catcher Wyatt Hendrie as he went 1-2 with a home run, three RBI, and one run scored. Shawn Ross also recorded a home run for the Grasshoppers while Josiah Sightler and Luke Brown tallied the other Greensboro hits.

Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Thomas Harrington as he tallied eight strikeouts and gave up two hits, one earned run, and two free bases on 7 innings of work. Harrington recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 2-4 on the season.

Jeff Hakanson took the loss for the Hot Rods and fell to 2-1 on the season.

The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods tomorrow Saturday, August 19, at 6:30 PM. Come out to First National Bank Field for Star Wars Night and Spectacular Saturday Fireworks. For all information on Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball visit www.gsohoppers.com or follow us on social media @gsohoppers.

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