SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Grasshoppers Power Past Shorebirds, 15-5, in Finale

Published on April 18, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Salisbury, Md. - The Greensboro Grasshoppers hit four home runs en route to a 15-5 victory over the Delmarva Shorebirds in the series finale on Monday afternoon at NewBridge Bank Park. The Shorebirds and Grasshoppers split the four-game series.

For a fourth consecutive game, the Shorebirds plated the first run. Trent Mummey walked on four pitches to open the game. Then, Jonathan Schoop belted his second home run of the season well beyond the left field wall. Kieron Pope hit a single through the left side of the infield. Kipp Schutz reached second and Pope advanced to third on a throwing error by second baseman Noah Perio. Then, Justin Dalles lined a two-run single towards the warning track in right field to give Delmarva a 4-0 lead.

The Grasshoppers had an immediate response in the bottom of the first. Joe Bonadonna hit a leadoff single. After a single by Isaac Galloway, a groundout by Christian Yelich brought in the first run. Then, Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer to left field.

The Grasshoppers grabbed the lead with three more runs in the second. With score tied at 4-4, Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer to right field to give the 'Hoppers a 6-4 advantage. The Grasshoppers would not relinquish the lead.

Greensboro plated three more runs in the fifth, two more in the seventh and four more in the eighth inning. Ozuna hit his second homer of the game in the seventh inning and Isaac Galloway hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning.

The Shorebirds scored only one more run after the first inning. In the third, Kipp Schutz hit a one out triple off the center field wall. Mike Flacco brought home Schutz with a grounder to first.

Both starters factored into the decision. Greensboro right-hander Kyle Winters earned the win in five innings. Shorebirds right-hander Luis Noel was pinned with the loss in five innings.

The Delmarva Shorebirds travel to play the Augusta GreenJackets at 7:05 on Tuesday night. RHP Tim Adleman is scheduled starter for Delmarva.

The Shorebirds return to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Monday, April 25 for game one against the Savannah Sand Gnats (Mets). For tickets and information, call the Shorebirds at 410-219-3112.

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