Hoppers Punch Playoff Ticket
September 17, 2021 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Hudson Valley Renegades News Release
A four-tun seventh innings helped the Greensboro Grasshoppers lock up a spot in the High A East championship as they beat the Hudson Valley Renegades, 5-2, on Thursday night at Dutchess Stadium.
The Gades (69-48) took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on a walk to Anthony Volpe and a two-run home run by Everson Pereira. The Gades couldn't take advantage of other opportunities before the Hoppers got shut down pitching from Steven Jennings (4-1).
Hudson Valley starter Clay Aguilar threw a three-hit shutout over six innings before turning the ball over to Freicer Perez (0-1). A two-run home run was the big blow in the Hoppers' key inning. They tacked another run on in the eighth.
The Renegades left seven on base over the first four innings and nine total for the game.
Greensboro (73-44) will open the championship series with Bowling Green next month.
the Gades and Hoppers continue their season-ending series Friday night at Dutchess Stadium.
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