Grasshoppers Remain In First Place After 8-4 Win Over Hickory

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Greensboro, NC - It was an early bird special for fans at NewBridge Bank Park on Wednesday.

Guilford County Schools day means thousands of cheering kids and a 10:45 AM first pitch.

Eight runs through the 4th inning, including a two-run homerun by Austin Barnes led the Hoppers to the 8-4 victory over the Hickory Crawdads.

The win adds some distance in the standings between Greensboro and Hickory.  The Grasshoppers remain in first place.

The team started a seven-game homestand this morning. 

Thursday's first pitch is at 7 PM in Greensboro.

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