**Greenville Drive Performance Over the Past Week: A Mixed Bag of Excitement and Challenges**
The Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have had a dynamic week filled with both thrilling victories and tough losses. Let's dive into the highlights and lowlights of their recent performances.
Wins and Highlights
1. **Drive Score Nine in Extras to Swipe 12-8 Victory from Dash**
In a thrilling series opener, the Drive managed to score nine runs in extra innings, securing a 12-8 victory over the Winston-Salem Dash. This game was marked by a combined 14 runs in extras, with Garcia picking up four hits and four RBI.
2. **Castro Homers Twice, Ugueto Knocks Four RBI as Drive Defeat Tourists 12-7**
The Drive compiled a season-high 18 hits, including two homers from Allan Castro and four RBI from Miguel Ugueto, to down the Asheville Tourists 12-7. This win marked back-to-back victories for the Drive at McCormick Field.
3. **Four Homers and Double-Digit Hits Lead Drive to 10-6 Victory Over Asheville**
The Drive had a strong showing with 15 hits, including homers from Ronald Rosario, Jhostynxon Garcia, Cutter Coffey, and Allan Castro, to defeat the Asheville Tourists 10-6. Luis Ravelo amassed four RBI on two hits, contributing significantly to the win.
4. **Lopez Delivers Clutch Double in the Eighth as Drive Blank Hickory, 2-0**
In a game where runs were scarce, Eduardo Lopez drove a two-out, two-run double off the top of the right field wall, securing a 2-0 victory for the Drive over the Hickory Crawdads.
Losses and Challenges
1. **Bats Go Quiet as Drive Blanked 5-0 by Dash in Series Finale**
The Drive struggled against reliever Jose Ramirez, failing to pick up a hit or a walk in his three innings of work, resulting in a 5-0 loss to the Winston-Salem Dash.
2. **Drive Routed by Hickory 11-4 in Series Finale**
The Hickory Crawdads erased a 3-2 deficit with a nine-run barrage in the final two frames, defeating the Drive 11-4 in a weather-shortened game.
3. **Drive Fall 5-4 as Crawdads Outlast in Back and Forth Contest**
In a closely contested game, the Hickory Crawdads outlasted the Drive 5-4, with Luis Mieses tripling to lead off the ninth and Anthony Gutierrez plating the winning run two batters later.
4. **Drive Trounced by Hickory 13-5 as Osuna Hits for the Cycle**
Alejandro Osuna of the Hickory Crawdads hit for the cycle with five RBI, leading his team to a 13-5 victory over the Drive. Osuna's performance was a highlight of the game, showcasing his impressive hitting skills.
Upcoming Events and Promotions
- **Banana Ball World Tour Coming to Fluor Field**
The Drive are excited to host the Banana Ball World Tour, promising an entertaining and unique baseball experience for fans.
- **United Way Night at Fluor Field is July 30th**
The Drive will be hosting United Way Night, encouraging donations and volunteer efforts to support the community.
- **Marvel Superhero Night is August 3rd**
The Drive will wear special Hulk jerseys as part of Marvel Superhero Night, adding a fun twist to the game.
Conclusion
The past week has been a rollercoaster for the Greenville Drive, with moments of brilliance and tough setbacks. Despite the losses, the team has shown resilience and a strong offensive performance in several games. As the season progresses, fans can look forward to exciting promotions and events at Fluor Field, making every game a memorable experience.
Stay tuned for more updates from the Greenville Drive as they continue their journey through the Minor League Baseball season.
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