SHOREBIRDS TRIPPED UP IN EXTRA INNINGS IN SERIES FINALE

Brent Weaver Connects of 11th Inning Home Run

Salisbury, Md. – The Delmarva Shorebirds surrendered an 11th inning home run as the Greensboro Grasshoppers took the series finale, 3-2, at Perdue Stadium on Friday night. Shorebirds starter Ryan Berry was excellent in seven shutout innings.

The Shorebirds scored the game’s first runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. T.J. Baxter set the table with a base hit. Two batters later, Mikey Planeta reached on an error by shortstop Jose Torres. A wild pitch by Greensboro starter Matt Montgomery advanced both runners into scoring position. Tyler Stampone delivered a flare into left-center field to score Baxter and Planeta.

The Grasshoppers were held scoreless until the eighth inning. Randy Henry issued walks to Terrence Dayleg and Jose Torres. Two batters later, Kyle Jensen drove in both runners to tie the game at 2-2.

After both teams went quietly in the first extra inning, Brent Weaver hit a one out homer to left-center field in the top of the 11th inning.

Jose Alvarez earned the win in three innings. He did not allow a hit or a run. The loss was tagged to Ryan Palsha.

The Shorebirds open an eight-game road trip on Saturday against the Hagerstown Suns.