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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers dropped a 15-6 decision to the Rome Emperors in the opening game of a six-game home series on Tuesday, April 21. With the result, Greensboro falls to 11-5 on the season, while Rome improves to 7-9. The Emperors outhit the Grasshoppers 16-10, with both teams committing one error.
Final in GSO.
🔗 https://t.co/7pJ8sFlU6s pic.twitter.com/M61B2fwZeA
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) April 22, 2026
Wyatt Sanford paced Greensboro offensively, going 4-for-5 with a home run, one RBI, and two runs scored. Easton Carmichael followed with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, adding a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. Lonnie White Jr. contributed two hits, while Shalin Polanco also recorded a hit.
Wyatt Sanford HOMER!
Emperors: 15 | Hoppers: 6 pic.twitter.com/Hyk0Y0x3ca
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) April 22, 2026
Rome was led by Eric Hartman, who delivered a standout performance, going 5-for-5 with three home runs, five RBI, and four runs scored. John Gill added to the offensive effort, finishing 3-for-6 with a home run, one RBI, and two runs scored. Additional hits for the Emperors came from Isaiah Drake (two), Dixon Williams, Cody Miller, Colby Jones, Mason Guerra, Logan Braunschweig, and Mac Guscette.
Lonnie White Jr. HOMER!
Emperors: 14 | Hoppers: 5 pic.twitter.com/JEADSEygTp
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) April 22, 2026
Right-handed pitcher Carlos Castillo made the start for Greensboro, recording three strikeouts while allowing six earned runs on six hits and two walks over 2.1 innings. He was charged with the loss and moves to 0-1 on the season.
Easton Carmichael HOMER!
Emperors: 6 | Hopers: 3 pic.twitter.com/FQJ9EGH2NU
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) April 21, 2026
Cedric De Grandpre started for Rome, tossing 0.2 innings with two strikeouts while allowing one hit, two earned runs, and three walks. Left-hander Jacob Kroeger earned the win in relief, improving to 2-0 on the year.
⬇️1 – Easton Carmichael singles and scores Lonnie White Jr!
Emperors: 2 | Hoppers: 1
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) April 21, 2026
The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the Rome Emperors tomorrow, Wednesday April 22, at 11:00AM for Guilford County 6th Graders School Day Game! To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255.
Credit: gsohoppers.com.
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