SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Grasshoppers Hitters too Hot in Series Finale

Published on August 17, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


GREENSBORO, N.C. (August 17, 2014) -- Christian Stringer and Jacob Morris each hit solo home runs, but the Kannapolis offense was otherwise unable to keep pace with the Grasshoppers, which jumped past the Intimidators, 14-2, on Sunday at NewBridge Bank Park. All nine Greensboro batters hit safely as the Hoppers pounded out 17 hits, including seven doubles, to force a series split.

Stringer put Kannapolis ahead with a first inning solo home run (9), but the Hoppers responded with a 6-run second inning, ending the day for starting pitcher Robinson Leyer.

Leyer (5-9) took the loss, allow six runs on right hits over 2.0 innings, his shortest outing since April.

Jacob Morris finished 3-for-4 with an sixth inning home run (8) and his team-leading 35th double of the season, third-most in the South Atlantic League.

Coco Johnson drove in six runs for Greensboro, including a 2-run double in the second inning, a 2-run base hit in the sixth, a sacrifice-fly in the seventh, and a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. The 6-RBI game is the second-biggest individual offensive night for an Intimidators opponent this season, behind Hickory's Kellin Deglan, who drove in seven runs with a pair of homers against Kannapolis in June.

Domingo German was lifted after 2.0 innings, so Greensboro turned to Chris Sadberry in long relief. Sadberry (3-0) responded with 4.0 strong innings, allowing a run on five hits to earn the win.

The Intimidators are off on Monday before returning to action at CMC-NorthEast Stadium on Tuesday against the Asheville Tourists at 7:05 p.m. to open a 3-game series. Fans have 10 more chances to see the Intimidators at home during the 2014 season, the 20th year of baseball in Kannapolis. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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