Matthiessen's Walk-Off Home Run Elevates the Grasshoppers over the Blue Rocks, 1-0
June 8, 2023 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Wilmington Blue Rock, 1-0 on Thursday June 8. The Grasshoppers improved to 29-23 on the season while the Blue Rocks fell to 25-28. Greensboro outhit Wilmington 3-2 with one Blue Rocks mishap.
Infielder Will Matthiessen's walk-off home run lifted the Grasshoppers over the Blue Rocks in the bottom of the ninth while hits were also recorded by Eli Wilson with a double and Tres Gonzalez.
Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Thomas Harrington as he tallied eight strikeouts and only gave up two hits in seven innings of work. Grant Ford recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 3-0 on the season.
Tyler Schoff took the loss for the Blue Rocks and moved to 3-3 on the season.
The Grasshoppers are back at home tomorrow, Friday, June 9, 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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