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Greensboro Grasshoppers Top of South Atlantic League, what is MiLB? 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Grasshoppers, High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, hosted and defeated the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, winning four out of six games in the series. The results bring Greensboro’s record to 11-4, the joint-best record in the South Atlantic League of MiLB.   MiLB stands for Minor League Baseball, which consists of several leagues and divisions for farm teams and player development. … Continue reading Greensboro Grasshoppers Top of South Atlantic League, what is MiLB? 

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Triad Rivals: Greensboro Grasshoppers Visit the Winston-Salem Dash 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Grasshoppers were on the road this week, visiting local Triad rivals the Winston-Salem Dash. The Grasshoppers displayed a dominant showing in the series, winning five out of six games.   Tuesday – Grasshoppers 4, Dash 3  The first match of the series featured the Grasshoppers turning the game around with late-inning drama. In the top of the ninth, Greensboro was … Continue reading Triad Rivals: Greensboro Grasshoppers Visit the Winston-Salem Dash 

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The Growth of Club Baseball: An Interview With President Jack Poirier

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Club sports are very prevalent at UNCG. From football to rugby, and even volleyball; there is something for everyone to enjoy. Today, however, we are headed to the diamond with Jack Poirier to get the inside scoop on Club Baseball. The club has been around since February of 2019. However, it was a year prior that Jack had begun thinking about the … Continue reading The Growth of Club Baseball: An Interview With President Jack Poirier

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UNCG Baseball: Spartans sweep The Citadel

Andrew SalmonStaff Writer The UNCG baseball team completed a three-game series sweep of The Citadel last weekend at the UNCG Baseball Stadium. The sweep brings the Spartans to 26-15 overall and 22-5 at home, while last-place The Citadel falls to an abysmal 10-32. Two weeks ago, UNCG had a rough time in their three-game series at league-leading Samford. The Spartans were swept, including an embarrassing … Continue reading UNCG Baseball: Spartans sweep The Citadel

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UNCG Baseball: Spartans Take Two Of Three Against Furman

Brayden StampsStaff Writer The UNCG Baseball team just wrapped a thrilling three-game weekend series against the Furman Paladins at the UNCG Baseball Stadium, with UNCG winning two of the three games against the Paladins. This SoCon series had everything ranging from amazing weather, rain delays, clutch hitting, controversial calls and an ejection/suspension. Game one of the series began on Friday with a line of rainstorms … Continue reading UNCG Baseball: Spartans Take Two Of Three Against Furman

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Baseball: Spartans Lose on Sunday, Ending Eight-game Streak

Andrew SalmonSports Editor It’s about a month into the 2019 season, and UNCG Baseball is winding down its non conference slate. The 2018 SoCon regular season champions are in decent shape at 13-5 and had won seven straight before falling to Jacksonville University 8-4 on Sunday afternoon at UNCG Baseball Stadium. First, UNCG had a Tuesday home matchup with the Elon Phoenix that saw the … Continue reading Baseball: Spartans Lose on Sunday, Ending Eight-game Streak

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UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac

Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG Baseball began their quest to defend their 2018 SoCon title last weekend with a two-game home series vs. Quinnipiac, taking both games. A third game scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to rain. The Spartans cruised in both games, winning 12-5 and 8-2, respectively. Phillip Sanderson earned the win in the opener on Friday, tossing six innings with six strikeouts and … Continue reading UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac

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A City of Resilience. A City of Champions.

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Editor’s Note: This was written on Sunday afternoon with the Boston Red Sox up 3-1 against the L.A. Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. I’ve spent the past couple weeks in Boston doing some soul searching. Basically, I’m trying to figure out the intricacies of my 22-year-old life. I have a plan and I’ll catch up with classes, but for now, … Continue reading A City of Resilience. A City of Champions.

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UNCG, Chancellor Gilliam Host Fan Appreciation Night at ‘Hoppers Game

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor The Greensboro Grasshoppers fell to the Delmarva Shorebirds by the score of 8-3 on Friday night, but that hardly dampened the fanfare and fun to be had at First National Bank Field for Fan Appreciation Night, hosted by UNCG. A night of giveaways and celebration of both Spartan and Greensboro pride, it was the highlight of the weekend for many of … Continue reading UNCG, Chancellor Gilliam Host Fan Appreciation Night at ‘Hoppers Game

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