Grasshoppers Defeat the Dash, 15-5 for the Series Win

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Winston-Salem Dash 15-5 on Sunday, May 5 to take the series win. The Grasshoppers improved to 16-10 on the season while the Dash fell to 11-16. Greensboro outhit Winston-Salem 15-10 as the Grasshoppers had one mishap.

Leading at the dish for the Grasshoppers was outfielder Hudson Head as he went 4-5 with a home run, three RBI, and one run scored. Outfielder Sammy Siani followed close behind as he went 3-5 with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. Charles McAdoo went 2-4 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored while Josiah Sighler went 2-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. Hits for Greensboro were also tallied by Jack Brannigan and Lonnie White Jr.

Outfielder Chris Lanzilli led the Dash offense going 2-4 with a double, two RBI, and one run scored. Loidel Chapelli and DJ Gladney both went 2-5 as Chapelli tallied a home run and Gladney tallied a double. Hits for Winston-Salem were also recorded by Jacob Gonzalez, Bryce Willits, Colby Smelley, and Calvin Harris.

Starting on the mound for Greensboro was lefthanded pitcher Hunter Barco as he tallied four strikeouts and gave up two hits and one free base on three innings of work. Derek Diamond recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 1-0 on the season. Darvin Garcia (2) and Emmanual Chapman (3) each recorded a hold.

Starting on the mound for Winston-Salem was righthanded pitcher Riley Gowens as he tallied four strikeouts and gave up four hits, four earned runs, and three free bases on four innings of work. Everhett Hazelwood took the loss for the Dash and fell to 0-2 on the season.

The Grasshoppers are back in action on Tuesday, May 7, in Bowling Green, KY as they take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods. To purchase tickets to any Greensboro Grasshoppers game, visit www.gsohoppers.com or call our front office at (336) 268-2255.