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Hagerstown Suns Homestand Preview: April 22-28

April 21, 2019 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


HAGERSTOWN, M.D. - Hagerstown returns to historic Municipal Stadium Monday for a seven-game homestand. The Suns will see green all week, first hosting the Greenville Drive in a three-game series Monday through Wednesday. Afterwards, the Greensboro Grasshoppers hop into town for a four-game set to close-out the homestand.

Monday marks the first series against Greenville since 2016. Hagerstown won the 2016 season series 6-2 including a four-game sweep at Fluor Field. The Suns opened this season at Greensboro, but dropped three of four to the Grasshoppers.

SCHEDULE:

Monday, April 22: Suns vs. Greenville Drive: 6:05 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23: Suns vs. Greenville Drive: 6:05 p.m.

Wednesday April 24: Suns vs. Greenville Drive: 6:05 p.m.

Thursday, April 25: Suns vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers: 6:05 p.m.

Friday, April 26: Suns vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers: 6:05 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: Suns vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers: 4:05 p.m.

Sunday, April 28: Suns vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers: 2:05 p.m.

ABOUT THE DRIVE: Greenville enters the series with a sputtering offense. The Drive sport a .221 team batting average, the second fewest hits in the South Atlantic League (111) and the most strikeouts (182) in the league. Second baseman Grant Williams has made solid contact with 10 hits in his last eight contests. Williams started the year 1-for-13 in his first five games. He leads the Drive with 14 RBI in 13 games. RHP Brayan Bello has allowed just two earned runs in 14.0 innings. He has gone at least five innings in two of his three starts.

ABOUT THE GRASSHOPPERS: The Grasshoppers are hitting a league low .195. Despite all of this, center fielder Lolo Sanchez has been a hitting machine for Greensboro. In their first 16 games, the 19-year old led the team in batting average (.358), hits (19), triples (four) and RBI (nine). On the mound,Osvaldo Bido has impressed with a 0.53 ERA in three starts. In 17.0 innings, the righty has allowed just a solo home run, six hits and walked one batter.

Promotions

BARK IN THE PARK: Wednesday, bring your favorite four-legged friend to historic Municipal Stadium for Bark in the Park Night. Man's best friend only makes baseball better! All pets get free admission to historic Municipal Stadium.

THIRSTY THURSDAY: Every Thursday, join the Suns for Thirsty Thursday! Beer specials start at $2!

WRNR TV 10 GAME OF THE WEEK: Can't make it to the game? Tune-in to WRNR on local cable or their youtube channel WRNR TV to watch the game! John Kocsis and Ray Jensen will bring you the call, with a pre-game starting at 5:50 p.m. and first pitch at 6:05 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Friday, we're bringing the gridiron to historic Municipal Stadium! Come out to the ballpark decked in your favorite football apparel as you experience the feel of a Friday night football game!

AUSTIM AWARENESS NIGHT: We will be sticking to a blue theme in honor of Autism Awareness Night. The night features facts and information about Autism to bring awareness and raise funds to help those affected.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: Every Sunday Funday, there is fun for the whole family at historic Municipal Stadium. Before the game, members of the Suns Kids Club can play catch on field. The afternoon also features face painting, autograph sessions and more! After the game, kids can run the bases just like their Hagerstown Suns!

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