Grasshoppers Drop 11-7 Against the IronBirds Thursday Evening
July 6, 2023 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Greensboro Grasshoppers dropped 11-7 against the Aberdeen IronBirds on Thursday, July 6. The IronBirds improved to 8-4 on the second half of the season while the Grasshoppers moved to 2-10. Aberdeen outhit Greensboro 14-8 with one IronBirds mishap.
Leading at the plate for the Grasshoppers was outfielder Tres Gonzalez as he went 2-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and one run scored. Will Matthiessen and Jase Bowen also recorded home runs for Greensboro while Maikol Escotto tallied a triple and Brenden Dixon a double.
Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Bubba Chandler who tallied six strikeouts and gave up nine hits, five runs, and three free bases on 5.1 innings of work. Ryan Harbin took the loss and a blown save for the Grasshoppers for his first of the season.
Reese Sharp recorded the win for the IronBirds and improved to 3-2 on the season.
The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the IronBirds tomorrow, Friday, July 7, at 6:30 PM. Come out to First National Bank Field for the Hoppers game and FANomenal Friday Fireworks. For all information on Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball visit www.gsohoppers.com or follow us on social media @gsohoppers.
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