Greenville Drive News: July 26 - August 1, 2024

Greenville Drive Performance Over the Past Week: A Rollercoaster Ride of Wins and Losses

Wins and Highs

Dominant Victory Over Asheville Tourists: In a thrilling matchup, the Drive compiled a season-high 18 hits, including two homers from Allan Castro and four RBIs from Miguel Ugueto, to defeat the Asheville Tourists 12-7. This victory marked back-to-back wins at McCormick Field, showcasing the team's offensive prowess.

Four Homers Lead to Victory: The Drive continued their strong form with a 10-6 win over the Asheville Tourists. This game featured four home runs from Ronald Rosario, Jhostynxon Garcia, Cutter Coffey, and Allan Castro. Luis Ravelo contributed significantly with four RBIs on two hits.

Blanking the Crawdads: In a rain-shortened game, the Drive blanked the Hickory Crawdads 10-0. This impressive performance was capped off by a home run from Bleis and three RBIs, with the game being called after the top of the seventh inning.

Pitching Dominance: The Drive's pitching staff shone in a 2-1 victory over the Hickory Crawdads. Ahbram Liendo’s sac-fly in the bottom of the eighth sealed the win, highlighting the team's efficient and dominant pitching.

Losses and Challenges

Routed by Hickory: The Drive faced a tough outing against the Hickory Crawdads, losing 11-4 in a weather-shortened game. Despite an initial lead, the Crawdads mounted a nine-run barrage in the final two frames to secure the win.

Back-and-Forth Contest: In a closely contested game, the Drive fell 5-4 to the Hickory Crawdads. Luis Mieses tripled to lead off the ninth, and Anthony Gutierrez plated the winning run two batters later, cutting the series to 3-2.

Osuna's Cycle: The Drive suffered a significant loss to the Hickory Crawdads, 13-5, as Alejandro Osuna hit for the cycle with five RBIs. This performance by Osuna was a standout, but it came at the expense of the Drive's pitching staff.

Upcoming Events and Promotions

Video Game Night: On August 2nd, the Drive will host Video Game Night, featuring vintage arcade games on the concourse.

Marvel Superhero Night: On August 3rd, the Drive will wear special Hulk jerseys for Marvel Superhero Night.

Summer Reading All-Stars Celebration: On August 4th, the Drive will celebrate the Summer Reading All-Stars.

Conclusion

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the Greenville Drive, with moments of brilliance and heartbreak. Despite the losses, the team has shown resilience and offensive power, making for an exciting season. As the Drive gear up for their upcoming events and promotions, fans can look forward to more thrilling performances and fun-filled nights at Fluor Field.