Rogers strikes out 5 in pro debut
GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2018) -- Miami Marlins 2017 first round pick Trevor Rogers made his professional debut in the Greensboro Grasshoppers' 9-3 loss to the Kannapolis Intimidators on Tuesday night at First National Bank Field. Rogers struck out five over 3.0 innings as the starting pitcher for Greensboro (19-22). Kannapolis
GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2018) -- Miami Marlins 2017 first round pick
Kannapolis built an early 2-0 lead in the first inning when Take Blackman doubled to plate
The Grasshoppers broke the shutout in the bottom of the fifth when Sam Castro crossed the plate on a
Blackman and Villa built the Intimidators' lead back to five, 7-2, with a pair of solo home runs in the top of the seventh to help Kannapolis pull away.
Rogers (0-1) took the loss in his professional debut, allowing three runs on four hits. The 20-year-old left-hander struck out the first two batters he faced and eventually fanned a third to get out of his first inning. Rogers -- the 13th overall pick last June -- finished with five strikeouts and two walks over three frames.
Battenfield (4-1) earned the win for the Intimidators, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out eight and walking two over 6.0 innings. Jake Eilliot and
The Grasshoppers and Intimidators play Game 3 of this 4-game home stand on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. with gates opening at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are available online at gsohoppers.com.