Greensboro picks up a 1-run victory over Hickory
Saturday night saw the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers defeat the Hickory Crawdads, a former farmhand of the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-6. With the win, the Grasshoppers are now 38-49 on the season.
Catcher Endy Rodriguez was the star for the Grasshoppers in their victory. Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored, 3 RBI and two home runs. Rodriguez now has 11 home runs on the season.
Abrahan Gutierrez, who started at designated hitter, was 1-for-3 with a walk and his 7th home run of the season. Third baseman Jackson Glenn was 1-for-4 with a 3-run home run, his 4th home run of the season.
Jared Jones started for the Grasshoppers. While he picked up a victory, he struggled allowing 5 runs on six hits, a walk, two home runs and five strikeouts. Domingo Gonzalez pitched 2 innings, allowing a run. Cam Junker then struck out a pair in a scoreless 9th inning to pick up the save.