Burgers defeat Grasshoppers 10-3 in Greensboro
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Last updated Sep 3, 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.
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- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Greensboro rallies late to walk-off Hub City 6-5 to eliminate the Spartanburgers from playoff contention
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- 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 […]
"SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With just a one-run lead heading to the fifth, the Spartanburgers exploded for a 12-batter and seven-run inning. Hub City (24-38, 58-70) cruised past Jersey Shore (20-41, 46-80) to an 11-4 win. A.J. Russell got the game off to a rip-roaring start. The right-hander fanned all three batters he faced on 14 pitches. The bottom […]
"GREENSBORO (Hub City Spartanburgers) — For most of Saturday night, the Spartanburgers held a lead over the Grasshoppers. What once was a 5-0 advantage disappeared in the final three innings, and Greensboro (76-49, 35-24) walked off Hub City (57-68, 23-36) on a bases loaded walk to win 6-5. With the loss, the Spartanburgers are officially […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:27 AMScott has big night in ‘Burgers win
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With just a one-run lead heading to the fifth, the Spartanburgers exploded for a 12-batter and seven-run inning. Hub City (24-38, 58-70) cruised past Jersey Shore (20-41, 46-80) to an 11-4 win. A.J. Russell got the game off to a rip-roaring start. The right-hander fanned all three batters he faced on 14 pitches. The bottom […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:30 AM‘Burgers rally comes up shy
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Hub City returned home after 13 games in 13 days on the road, and welcomed Jersey Shore (46-79, 20-40) to Fifth Third Park. The Phillies affiliate returned to its former home for the first time and took down the Spartanburgers (57-70, 23-38) in 10 innings 6-4. Facing off against his former team, Arturo De […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:05 AMSpartanburgers rally comes up short as Grasshoppers hold on for 10-7 win
GREENSBORO (Hub City Spartaburgers) — In its final road game of 2026, Hub City almost climbed out of an early hole. The ‘Burgers trailed by nine but rallied late to bring the tying run on deck in the top of the ninth in Greensboro. The Grasshoppers (77-49, 36-24) held on to beat the Spartanburgers (57-69, […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:46 AMGreensboro rallies late to walk-off Hub City 6-5 to eliminate the Spartanburgers from playoff contention
GREENSBORO (Hub City Spartanburgers) — For most of Saturday night, the Spartanburgers held a lead over the Grasshoppers. What once was a 5-0 advantage disappeared in the final three innings, and Greensboro (76-49, 35-24) walked off Hub City (57-68, 23-36) on a bases loaded walk to win 6-5. With the loss, the Spartanburgers are officially […]
- 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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