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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 9-5, in extra innings on a walk-off single by Jhonny Severino. With the win, the Grasshoppers improved to 20-15 in the second half of the season, while the Hot Rods fell to 24-11. Both teams recorded nine hits, while Bowling Green committed one error.
Hoppers WALK IT OFF!
🔗 https://t.co/lVNa4luDIL pic.twitter.com/7aZh9WMH6S
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) August 2, 2026
Leading the way offensively for Greensboro was infielder Jhonny Severino, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and one run scored. Designated hitter Carlos Caro followed with a 2-for-3 performance, recording one RBI and one run scored. The Grasshoppers also received hits from Yordany De Los Santos, Edward Florentino, Josh Tate, and Dylan Palmer.
Severino for the win!! #walkoff pic.twitter.com/DT78FCVJ0K
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) August 2, 2026
Outfielder Jhon Diaz led the Hot Rods at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, and one run scored. Larry Martinez followed with a 2-for-4 performance that included a home run, one RBI, and one run scored. Conner Hujsak and Nicandro Aybar each recorded two hits for Bowling Green.
Jhonny Severino HOMER!
Hot Rods: 4 | Hoppers: 3 pic.twitter.com/D4Nlga3XQ3
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) August 2, 2026
Right-handed pitcher Jack Anker got the start for Greensboro and recorded eight strikeouts while allowing six hits, three earned runs, and three walks over six innings of work. Right-handed pitcher Draven Zeigler earned the win for the Grasshoppers, improving to 4-3 on the season.
⬇️8 – Yordany De Los Santos scores!
Hot Rods: 3 | Hoppers: 2
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) August 2, 2026
Right-handed pitcher Jack Kartsonas started on the mound for Bowling Green, striking out five batters while allowing two hits over four innings. Right-handed pitcher Cade Citelli suffered the loss for the Hot Rods, falling to 5-1 on the season.
⬇️8 – Yordany De Los Santos doubles and Dylan Palmer scores!
Hot Rods: 3 | Hoppers: 1
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) August 2, 2026
The Grasshoppers finish up their home series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods tomorrow, Sunday, August 2 at 2:00 PM for Family Funday Sunday presented by Cone Health. To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255.
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