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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Greenville Drive, 5-4, on Thursday, July 9. With the win, Greenville improved to 7-11 in the second half, while Greensboro dropped to 12-6. The Drive outhit the Grasshoppers, 8-5, and Greensboro committed two errors.
Final in GBO.
🔗 https://t.co/oWuEEJkdmz pic.twitter.com/9fE7Li9Kp0
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) July 10, 2026
Designated hitter Dylan Palmer paced the Grasshoppers offensively, going 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Sammy Stafura, Murf Gray, and Brian Sanchez each added a hit for Greensboro.
Sammy Stafura HOMER!!
Drive: 5 | Hoppers: 4 pic.twitter.com/4ad9hyD9Js
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) July 10, 2026
Infielder Yoeilin Cespedes led the Drive at the plate, finishing 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Justin Gonzalez, Luke Heyman, Gerardo Rodriguez, Isaiah Jackson, Yophery Rodriguez, Antonio Anderson, and Stanley Tucker also recorded hits for Greenville.
Brian Sanchez HOMER!
Hoppers: 2 | Drive: 0 pic.twitter.com/bKNrjsRy7U
— Greensboro Grasshoppers (@GSOHoppers) July 9, 2026
Right-handed pitcher Cameron Keshock made the start for Greensboro, recording two strikeouts while facing five batters before exiting the game with an injury. Draven Zeigler was charged with the loss and fell to 2-3 on the season.
Who is your Drive Player of the Month?
Ronny Hernandez – .269 AVG, 14 H, 12 R, 4 HR, 14 BB, 9 RBI
Antonio Anderson – .341 AVG, 15 H, 8 R, 3 HR, 4 BB, 7 RBI
Devin Futrell – 2-0, 2.95 ERA, 21.1 IP, 16 H, 7 R, 3 BB, 29 K #GVLHomeTeam #UpstateHomeTeam— Greenville Drive (@GreenvilleDrive) July 8, 2026
Right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky started for Greenville, striking out six while allowing three hits and two earned runs over 3.1 innings. Calvin Bickerstaff earned the win to improve to 5-2, and Steven Brooks recorded his sixth save of the season.
@greenvilledrive 5@gsohoppers 4
Final
The Drive outhit the Grasshoppers, 8-5@greenvillesm pic.twitter.com/s6hholbpVO— GSM Sports (@GSM_Sports13) July 10, 2026
The Grasshoppers continue their home series against the Greenville Drive tomorrow, Friday, July 10 at 7:00 PM for Princess Night. To purchase tickets to any home Grasshoppers game please call 336-268-2255.
Credit: gsohoppers.com.
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