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Grasshoppers Defeat the Hot Rods, 5-1 in First Game of Home Series

Righthanded pitcher Jake Stevenson (Callie Cline)
August 15, 2023

GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the first game of their home series on Tuesday, August 15. The Grasshoppers improved to 21-21 in the second half of the season while the Hot Rods fell to 26-16. Greensboro outhit Bowling Green 9-3 as the

GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the first game of their home series on Tuesday, August 15. The Grasshoppers improved to 21-21 in the second half of the season while the Hot Rods fell to 26-16. Greensboro outhit Bowling Green 9-3 as the Grasshoppers had one mishap.

Leading at the dish for the Grasshoppers was infielder Jack Brannigan as he went 2-4 with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored. Josiah Sightler and Termarr Johnson each also recorded a home run for the Grasshoppers.

Starting on the mound for Greensboro was righthanded pitcher Po-Yu Chen as he tallied five strikeouts and gave up two hits and three free bases on three scoreless innings of work. Jake Stevenson recorded the win for the Grasshoppers and improved to 2-0 on the season.

Duncan Davitt took the loss for the Hot Rods and fell to 3-2 on the season.

The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, tomorrow Wednesday, August 16, at 6:30 PM. Come out to First National Bank Field for bark in the Park and White Claw® Wednesday. For all information on Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball visit www.gsohoppers.com or follow us on social media @gsohoppers.