Drive Leave 10 on Base in Loss to Hub City
April 25, 2025 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Greenville Drive News Release
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Hub City Spartanburgers used a four-run burst over the first two innings and a sharp outing from starter David Davalillo to beat the Greenville Drive 6-2 on Thursday night at Fifth Third Park.
Davalillo (1-0) held Greenville to one run on five hits over five innings, striking out seven while navigating through early control issues that included two wild pitches and a balk. The Spartanburgers backed their starter with 10 hits, including a two-run homer from Arturo Disla in the fifth that gave them a 6-1 cushion.
Greenville (8-10) struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position, finishing 1-for-15 and leaving 10 men on base. Andy Lugo drove in a run in the sixth and had a pair of hits, while Marvin Alcantara added two singles and scored once.
The Spartanburgers (11-8) opened the scoring in the first with a Casey Cook RBI single, then broke things open in the second. Dylan Dreiling's RBI double sparked a three-run frame that included run-scoring hits from Anthony Gutierrez and Keith Jones II.
Drive starter Juan Valera (0-1) was tagged for four runs on eight hits in four innings, taking the loss in his first decision of the season.
In relief, Jojo Ingrassia gave up Disla's third homer of the year, a blast to left center with a man on in the fifth. Ingrassia allowed just two hits over four innings otherwise, striking out two.
Despite the loss, Greenville's bullpen held Hub City scoreless over the final four frames. But the Drive offense couldn't break through against the Spartanburgers' relief corps, which allowed only three baserunners over the last three innings. Wilian Bormie closed it out with a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out the side.
The Drive return to action Saturday night as they continue their road trip in Spartanburg. First pitch is scheduled for 4:35 p.m.
• Discuss this story on the South Atlantic League message board...
South Atlantic League Stories from April 25, 2025
- Drive Leave 10 on Base in Loss to Hub City - Greenville Drive
- Smith's Three-Run Double Boosts Bowling Green to 8-6 Win - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Smith's Three-Run Double Boosts Bowling Green to 8-6 Win - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Cyclones Top Claws 8-3 for Third Straight Win in Series - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Hit Parade Marches Spartanburgers to Friday Win, Share of Series - Hub City Spartanburgers
- Benge Blasts Grand Slam; Brooklyn Pitchers Record 18 K's in 8-3 Win Over Jersey Shore - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Pitching Dominates for Both Teams, Renegades with the Edge - Asheville Tourists
- Rodriguez-Cruz Sets down Asheville - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Emperors on the Wrong End of Historic Night for Winston-Salem - Rome Emperors
- Renegades Game Notes - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Four Arms, No Hits - History at Home - Winston-Salem Dash
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Greenville Drive Stories
- Bleis Homers Twice, Drive Roll Past Spartanburgers 6-1
- Drive Fall to Spartanburgers 16-8 Despite Early Leads
- Drive Leave 10 on Base in Loss to Hub City
- Drive Pull Away Late, Hold off Spartanburgers Rally in 6-3 Win
- Spartanburgers Walk It off in the Ninth to Stun Drive, 4-3
