GRASSHOPPERS SILENCE SHOREBIRDS IN FINALE, 4-1

Steve Bumbry Goes 4-for-4 In Losing Effort


Greensboro, N.C. – Natividad Dilone struck out nine Shorebirds batters over seven scoreless innings to lead the Greensboro Grasshoppers to a series finale 4-1 win at NewBridge Bank Park on Friday night. Steve Bumbry recorded four of the six Shorebirds hits to boost his batting average to .295.

After two unsuccessful innings at the plate against Matt Hobgood, Greensboro broke through in the third inning. Chris Wade hit a lead-off double. After a fly out to left field, Jose Duarte belted his first home run of the season over the left field wall. ­Kyle Jensen drove home Justin Bass to give the ‘Hoppers a 3-0 edge.

The Shorebirds scored their lone run in the eighth inning. Jason Stifler led off with a broken bat single up the third base line. Stifler advanced to third and scored on passed ball.

Shorebirds starter Matt Hobgood was pinned with the loss. He pitched well over seven innings, allowing eight hits and two earned runs.

The Delmarva Shorebirds open a four game series against the Hagerstown Suns on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Jesse Beal makes the start for Delmarva against RHP Paul Demny for Hagerstown.