Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Malcom Nunez Walk-Off & More

Malcolm Nunez, of the Springfield Cardinals, during opening day at Hammons Field on Friday, April 8, 2022.Openingday0559
Malcolm Nunez, of the Springfield Cardinals, during opening day at Hammons Field on Friday, April 8, 2022.Openingday0559 /
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High-A Greensboro picks up a 3-1 victory

High-A Greensboro picked up a rare win on Thursday night. The Grasshoppers defeated the Rome Braves 3-1. With the win, the Grasshoppers are now just 47-62 on the season.

Nick Garcia started for Greensboro and turned in one of his best starts of the season. In 6 innings pitched Garcia allowed a run on three hits, three walks, and three strikeouts to lower his ERA on the season to 4.20.

Matt Eckelman followed Garcia, walking a batter and striking out a pair in 2 scoreless, hitless innings pitched out of the Greensboro bullpen. Cristian Charle finished the game off with a 1-2-3 9th inning.

Francisco Acuna bat leadoff, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Hudson Head was 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Dariel Lopez was 1-for-3 with a RBI and a run scored, Yoyner Fajardo was 1-for-4 with a RBI and Jase Bowen also drove in a run.