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The Greensboro Grasshoppers achieved a remarkable victory by defeating the Bowling Green Hot Rods 4-0. This win marks their second perfect game in just nine days, showcasing exceptional pitching and offensive strategy. The Grasshoppers’ pitchers maintained flawless performance throughout the game, allowing no innings for the opposing team. With this victory, Greensboro strengthens its record as they continue their successful campaign in the league.
Greensboro, North Carolina – The Greensboro Grasshoppers achieved an impressive feat by defeating the Bowling Green Hot Rods 4-0 on July 13, 2025, at First National Bank Field. This victory not only secured a win for the Grasshoppers but also marked their second perfect game in just nine days—a remarkable achievement for the team.
The Grasshoppers’ pitching staff demonstrated outstanding performance, combining efforts to complete the perfect game. Starting pitcher Hung-Leng Chang set the tone by throwing 5.0 perfect innings, striking out five batters. Following Chang, Joshua Loeschorn continued the momentum with two flawless innings, while Jake Shirk and Jarod Bayless each contributed by pitching a perfect eighth and ninth innings, respectively. The collective effort ensured that Bowling Green did not reach base throughout the game.
Offensively, Greensboro began scoring in the bottom of the third inning, where Will Taylor walked and successfully stole second base. This set the stage for Titus Dumitru, who delivered a single that scored Taylor, giving the Grasshoppers a 1-0 lead. The Grasshoppers built upon this advantage by adding two runs in the fifth inning.
In the fifth inning, Derek Berg started with a walk and advanced to second base courtesy of a wild pitch. Will Taylor again played a pivotal role, hitting a single that scored Berg, increasing the score to 2-0. Keiner Delgado followed this with another single to score Taylor, pushing the lead to 3-0.
The Grasshoppers secured their final run in the seventh inning when Geovanny Planchart led off with a single. Following this, Dumitru added another single, and Delgado walked to load the bases. The inning concluded with Javier Rivas getting hit by a pitch, allowing one run to score, bringing Greensboro’s total to 4-0.
For the Bowling Green Hot Rods, Drew Dowd was credited with the loss. Dowd pitched for 2 2/3 innings, giving up one run on three hits while striking out four batters. The Hot Rods will be taking a break for the all-star festivities before returning to the field on July 18 against the Greenville Drive at Bowling Green Ballpark, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
This recent victory improves Greensboro’s overall record to 60 wins and 26 losses, with a record of 15-6 in the second half of the season. The Grasshoppers’ performance signifies a strong season, showcasing both their pitching resilience and offensive capability. Moreover, the achievement of two perfect games in less than ten days sets a high standard as they continue their campaign.
The Greensboro Grasshoppers, a Minor League Baseball team, have become known for their competitive spirit and dedication on the field. The accomplishment of achieving multiple perfect games within such a short time frame underscores the talent and potential of the team throughout this season.
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- Minor League Baseball: Smith Goes Deep Twice in 10-7 Bowling Green Loss
- WFMY News: Greensboro Grasshoppers Throw 2nd Perfect Game in 9 Days
- Minor League Baseball: Smith Goes Deep Twice in 10-7 Bowling Green Loss (Alternate Link)
- Minor League Baseball: Horvath Extends On-Base Streak in 10-4 Loss
- Wikipedia: Greensboro Grasshoppers
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