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September 1, 2019 - by Bill Hass
Grant Koch did something that a Hoppers' hitter hadn't accomplished in 12 years Friday night - hit three home runs in a game.
The catcher, who came into the game with four home runs for the season, became the first Hoppers' batter to hit three in a game since Scott Cousins pulled off the feat on Aug. 22, 2007.
Koch, batting No. 8 in the lineup, flied out in his first at-bat, then homered in the fifth, seventh and eighth innings. All were solo shots and all came on 3-and-2 counts.
"When it's 3-2, it's... Full Story
August 30, 2019 - by Bill Hass
As players learn and grow through their first full season of pro baseball, so does a manager.
The Hoppers lost their home finale Thursday night, 7-0 to Rome, and were officially eliminated from any chance at making the South Atlantic League playoffs. But the result of this one game didn't spoil anything about the bigger picture for manager Miguel Perez.
"For a first taste of Greensboro it was a great year," he said.
The Hoppers carry a 77-57 record into their final four games at West Virginia. That's... Full Story
August 29, 2019 - by Bill Hass
Will Gardner was very nearly perfect Wednesday night.
The right-hander was called on for the save against Rome and responded by striking out the side to nail down a 6-4 Hoppers win. He threw 10 pitches, and nine of them were strikes.
"He almost got an "immaculate inning,"' said pitching coach Stan Kyles.
Gardner was chomping at the bit to get back on the mound. Just three days ago, he was tagged for six runs in 1 1/3 innings at Hickory and wound up taking the loss.
"I was so excited to get back ou... Full Story
August 28, 2019 - by Bill Hass
Pitching and defense is a hard combination to beat and the Hoppers used it to their advantage Tuesday night.
After dropping a 1-0 decision to Rome on Monday, they bounced back to beat the Braves 3-0. Four pitchers combined for the shutout with Steven Jennings picking up his seventh win of the season.
Rome collected nine hits but, like the Hoppers the previous night, could not get one to produce a run. Greensboro's defense played a big role in that, turning four double plays.
"That's a beautiful thing... Full Story
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Bill on Baseball: Koch Achieves 3-Homer Hat Trick
September 1, 2019 - by Bill Hass
Grant Koch did something that a Hoppers' hitter hadn't accomplished in 12 years Friday night - hit three home runs in a game.
The catcher, who came into the game with four home runs for the season, became the first Hoppers' batter to hit three in a game since Scott Cousins pulled off the feat on Aug. 22, 2007.
Koch, batting No. 8 in the lineup, flied out in his first at-bat, then homered in the fifth, seventh and eighth innings. All were solo shots and all came on 3-and-2 counts.
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Bill on Baseball: Hoppers Keep Big Picture in Focus
August 30, 2019 - by Bill Hass
As players learn and grow through their first full season of pro baseball, so does a manager.
The Hoppers lost their home finale Thursday night, 7-0 to Rome, and were officially eliminated from any chance at making the South Atlantic League playoffs. But the result of this one game didn't spoil anything about the bigger picture for manager Miguel Perez.
"For a first taste of Greensboro it was a great year," he said.
The Hoppers carry a 77-57 record into their final four games at West Virginia. That's... Full StoryBill on Baseball: Gardner, Bae, Macias Boost Hoppers
August 29, 2019 - by Bill Hass
Will Gardner was very nearly perfect Wednesday night.
The right-hander was called on for the save against Rome and responded by striking out the side to nail down a 6-4 Hoppers win. He threw 10 pitches, and nine of them were strikes.
"He almost got an "immaculate inning,"' said pitching coach Stan Kyles.
Gardner was chomping at the bit to get back on the mound. Just three days ago, he was tagged for six runs in 1 1/3 innings at Hickory and wound up taking the loss.
"I was so excited to get back ou... Full StoryBill on Baseball: Hoppers Turn Tables with Shutout
August 28, 2019 - by Bill Hass
Pitching and defense is a hard combination to beat and the Hoppers used it to their advantage Tuesday night.
After dropping a 1-0 decision to Rome on Monday, they bounced back to beat the Braves 3-0. Four pitchers combined for the shutout with Steven Jennings picking up his seventh win of the season.
Rome collected nine hits but, like the Hoppers the previous night, could not get one to produce a run. Greensboro's defense played a big role in that, turning four double plays.
"That's a beautiful thing... Full StoryGreensboro Grasshoppers News
- Bill on Baseball: Koch Achieves 3-Homer Hat Trick - September 1, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Hoppers Keep Big Picture in Focus - August 30, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Gardner, Bae, Macias Boost Hoppers - August 29, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Hoppers Turn Tables with Shutout - August 28, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Playoff Hopes Dim for Hoppers - August 27, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Shutout Pitching Carries Hoppers - August 18, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Hoppers Beat Oddball Defense to Win - August 17, 2019
- Greensboro Grasshoppers Host Woodstock Themed Jersey Night with PMI August 15 - August 14, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Toribio Dazzles as Hoppers Roll 8-0 - August 11, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Hoppers Pitching Stymies Asheville - August 10, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Herman "Feeling Good" After 4 RBIs - July 28, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Harrer's Simple Approach Pays Off - July 25, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Hoppers Continue Solid Hitting in 11-1 Win - July 19, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Mangieri Makes Presence Felt with Two HRs - July 17, 2019
- Bill on Baseball: Mottice Leads Barrage in Series Finale - July 15, 2019
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League: South Atlantic LeagueHome: Greensboro, North Carolina
Class: A
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Mon., Sep 2 | L | Greensboro 0 at West Virginia 2 | Final |
| Sun., Sep 1 | L | Greensboro 3 at West Virginia 7 | Final |
| Sat., Aug 31 | W | Greensboro 3 at West Virginia 1 | Final |
| Fri., Aug 30 | W | Greensboro 11 at West Virginia 1 | Final |
| Thu., Aug 29 | L | Rome 7 at Greensboro 0 | Final |
| Wed., Aug 28 | W | Rome 4 at Greensboro 6 | Final |
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Greensboro Grasshoppers Headlines
- Power blanks Greensboro, ends season with win - SAL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 3)
- Pair of home runs lifts Greensboro past Power 3-1 - SAL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 1)
- Greensboro crushes Power 11-1 - SAL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 31)
- Braves blank Hoppers, 7-0 - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 30)
- Hoppers outlast Braves - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 29)
- Hoppers beat Braves, 3-0 - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 28)
- Former Hoppers slugger Mason Martin named to annual Sally League All-Star Team - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 27)
- ROME BRAVES: Braves still in the hunt - SAL Rome News-Tribune (August 27)
- Crawdads get late jump on Grasshoppers, rally for 10-4 win - SAL Hickory Daily Record (August 26)
- Hoppers homestand: Greensboro plays final four home game vs. Rome Braves - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 25)
- Hoppers' Jonah Davis "turned my season around' after demotion in May - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 25)
- Grasshoppers take road win over Crawdads - SAL Greensboro News and Record (August 25)
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