GRASSHOPPERS PLATE NINTH INNING RUN TO STEAL GAME TWO

Mikey Planeta Records Three RBIs In Losing Effort

Salisbury, Md. – The Delmarva Shorebirds surrendered a run in the ninth inning and dropped game two of the series to Greensboro, 6-5, at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Kyle Skipworth hit the eventual game winning RBI in the top of the ninth inning through the left side of the infield.

The Grasshoppers jumped to an early lead in the first. Chad Cregar hit a two out double and moved to third on an error by Tyler Kolodny. He scored on a balk by Shorebirds starter Jesse Beal.

The ‘Hoppers established a five-run lead in the third inning. Carlos Paulino hit a one out single and advanced to second on a walk by Chad Cregar. Paulino then came into score on a wild throw by Kolodny on a ground ball hit by Kyle Jensen. The next batter, Kyle Skipworth, belted a three-run homer over the left-center field wall to give Greensboro a 5-0 lead.

The Shorebirds fought back with five runs in the fifth inning. Garabez Rosa led off with a base hit into center field. Gary Helmick drew a walk to put runners at first and second. The next batter, Tyler Townsend, grounded to second and Terrence Dayleg threw wild towards second, allowing Rosa to score. Then, T.J. Baxter was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Mikey Planeta followed with a lined double into left center field to clear the bases and pull the ‘Birds within one. Tyler Stampone tied the game with a line drive double to the wall in left to bring home Planeta.

The score remained dead locked at 5-5 until the top of the ninth inning. Sequoyah Stoncipher led off with a single. After two outs were recorded, he reached second on a wild pitch. Stoncipher scored on a single by Kyle Skipworth into left field.

Jesse Beal pitched well for Delmarva in a starting role. He allowed six hits and three earned runs. Nathan Moreau was pinned with the loss in 2.2 innings. He gave up two hits and one run.

Sandy Rosario picked up the win in the final 4.2 innings. He allowed four hits and no runs, while striking out eight batters.

The Shorebirds play the Grasshoppers in game two of the series on Thursday, April 22 at 7:05 p.m.