Hub City Spartanburgers: First Home Opener Win Thrills 3,736 Fans

The Hub City Spartanburgers celebrated their first-ever home opener at Fifth Third Park, scoring early and holding on late for a 5-3 victory over the Wilmington Blue Rocks in front of 3,736 enthusiastic fans.

Early Scoring

The Spartanburgers jumped out to a lead, scoring 5 runs in the first 3 innings. Dylan Dreiling made history with the franchise’s first home run and first home run at Fifth Third Park, a solo shot, and finished the game 3-for-4. Anthony Gutierrez contributed by stealing second and third, then scoring on a throwing error by the Blue Rocks’ catcher.

Moore’s Clutch Homer

In the bottom of the 3rd, with the game tied at 3-3, Malcolm Moore, who went 2-for-3, hit his first home run of the season—a 2-run shot—bringing in Dylan Dreiling, who had doubled earlier in the inning, to give the Spartanburgers a 5-3 lead.

Pitching Performances

Joey Danielson Earns the Win

Joey Danielson (W, 1-0) replaced starter Leandro Lopez after Lopez pitched 2.1 innings. Danielson threw 2.2 innings, allowing 2 hits and recording 3 strikeouts.

Bullpen Holds the Lead

Josh Mollerus (H, 1) followed, pitching 2 innings and recording 2 strikeouts to maintain the lead. Seth Clark (S, 2) closed out the game, pitching the final 2 innings, allowing 1 hit, and earning his second save of the season.

Looking Ahead

Game 2 of this 6-game series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks is scheduled for tomorrow at 5:35 PM.

Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for more Hub City Spartanburgers recaps as the season continues!