Burgers defeat Grasshoppers 10-3 in Greensboro
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Hub City secured a 10-3 victory over Greensboro on Wednesday, recovering from an 11-inning loss the previous day. Maxton Martin hit his 20th home run of the season, and Arturo De Freitas contributed significantly with four RBIs. The ‘Burgers capitalized on defensive errors by the Grasshoppers and displayed strong pitching performances. AJ Russell and Levi Sterling both started on the mound and faced early challenges, with Russell exiting after the fifth inning. Hub City aims to build on this win as they prepare for the third game of the series on Thursday, with a starter yet to be named.
- •Hub City scored 10 runs on 11 hits against Greensboro.
- •Maxton Martin hit a two-run home run; De Freitas added a three-run homer.
- •AJ Russell and Levi Sterling started for their respective teams.
- •Game three of the series is scheduled for Thursday.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Burgers falls in Greensboro
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Burgers blast Greensboro
"GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a blowout win on Wednesday night, Hub City could not follow up against Greensboro on Thursday. The Grasshoppers (75-48, 34-23) attacked the Spartanburgers (56-67, 22-35) early en route to an 11-4 win. Greensboro turned to lefty Reinold Navarro on the mound against Hub City’s Jormy Nivar, making his High-A debut. Both starters faced the minimum in the first before finding trouble in the second. Maxton Martin reached […]
"GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hub City bounced back from an 11-inning loss Tuesday with a strong Wednesday showing. The ‘Burgers (56-66, 22-34) soundly beat the Grasshoppers (74-48, 33-23) 10-3 thanks to two long balls and solid showings from three arms. Maxton Martin launched his 20th home run of the season — his third of the week — to give […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:03 AM‘Burgers falls in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After a blowout win on Wednesday night, Hub City could not follow up against Greensboro on Thursday. The Grasshoppers (75-48, 34-23) attacked the Spartanburgers (56-67, 22-35) early en route to an 11-4 win. Greensboro turned to lefty Reinold Navarro on the mound against Hub City’s Jormy Nivar, making his High-A debut. Both starters faced the minimum in the first before finding trouble in the second. Maxton Martin reached […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:00 AM‘Burgers blast Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Hub City bounced back from an 11-inning loss Tuesday with a strong Wednesday showing. The ‘Burgers (56-66, 22-34) soundly beat the Grasshoppers (74-48, 33-23) 10-3 thanks to two long balls and solid showings from three arms. Maxton Martin launched his 20th home run of the season — his third of the week — to give […]
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