News Summary
In a thrilling Game 2 at Fluor Field, the Greenville Drive staged a remarkable comeback, defeating the Hub City Spartanburgers 7-3. After struggling early on, the Drive scored six unanswered runs in the final three innings. Yophery Rodriguez and Will Turner were pivotal, contributing key hits and runs. Despite being outhit by the Spartanburgers, the Drive capitalized on mistakes and rallied to level their record at 45-45, marking the Spartanburgers’ third consecutive loss.
Greenville, S.C. – The Greenville Drive secured a thrilling comeback victory against the Hub City Spartanburgers, winning 7-3 in Game 2 of their six-game series at Fluor Field. This win not only leveled the Drive’s overall record to 45-45, but it also marked the Spartanburgers’ third consecutive loss, dropping their record to 46-45.
For the first five innings, the Drive’s offense was notably absent, being described as “nearly invisible” at the plate. They faced a 3-1 deficit going into the later innings. However, a decisive turnaround in the final three innings allowed Greenville to score six unanswered runs, leading them to victory.
Yophery Rodriguez emerged as the standout player for the Drive. He finished the game with a 2-for-4 performance, including two RBIs and a run scored. Will Turner contributed significantly as well, achieving two hits and two RBIs, one being the go-ahead run in the seventh inning.
The game began with Hub City’s starting pitcher, Josh Trentadue, dominating the Drive’s lineup. For the initial four innings, he pitched a no-hitter and struck out seven batters. However, Turner managed to break up the no-hitter in the fifth inning with an infield single. Following this, the Drive got their first run of the night when Albert Feliz hit a single, bringing Turner home and cutting the Spartanburgers’ lead to 3-1.
The game took a turn in the sixth inning, during which the Spartanburgers scored three runs charged to Drive reliever Darvin Garcia. The Drive began their rally in the sixth, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 after Rodriguez scored on a wild pitch thrown by Adrian Rodriguez.
By the seventh inning, the Drive capitalized on a series of hits, walks, and an error from the Spartanburgers to gain their first lead of the night. They produced four hits and a crucial walk during this inning. Rodriguez’s two-RBI single played a significant role in giving Greenville a 4-3 edge, and Turner followed it up with another single that brought the score to 6-3.
An additional run came in the eighth inning when a wild pitch enabled Franklin Arias to score, setting the final score at 7-3.
Pitcher Danny Kirwin played a vital role in the Drive’s late-game success. After struggling moments from Garcia in the sixth, Kirwin entered the game and pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while earning his fifth win of the season. He also achieved three strikeouts during his relief appearance. Furthermore, a key defensive play in the seventh by center fielder Miguel Bleis thwarted a potential scoring chance for the Spartanburgers.
Despite being outhit by the Spartanburgers 10-7 throughout the game, the Drive demonstrated resilience, rallying to score five of their seven runs after the fifth inning.
The game drew an audience of 3,824 fans, creating an electrifying atmosphere at Fluor Field. Attention now shifts to Game 3 of the six-game series, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday night, with the first pitch set for 6:45 p.m.
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Additional Resources
- Milb: Greenville Drive Surge Past Spartanburgers
- Wikipedia: Greenville Drive
- WSPA: Perich Hits HR to Lead Spartanburgers Past Drive
- Google Search: Greenville Drive Baseball
- Milb: Garcia’s Walk-Off Blast Lifts Drive
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
- Milb: Hub City Game Recap 7-22
- Google News: Spartanburgers Baseball
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