Spartanburgers get combined one-hitter vs. Drive, earn season’s first win

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Spartanburgers get combined one-hitter vs. Drive, earn season’s first win

Spartanburgers get combined one-hitter vs. Drive, earn season’s first win

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After dropping the first three games of the season, the Spartanburgers (1-3) found their footing Wednesday, besting Greenville 4-1. Four Hub City pitchers combined to hold the Drive (1-4) to one hit, and the ‘Burgers clubbed two home runs in the victory. Starter Enrique Segura sp

Spartanburgers get combined one-hitter vs. Drive, earn season’s first win

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — After dropping the first three games of the season, the Spartanburgers (1-3) found their footing Wednesday, besting Greenville 4-1. Four Hub City pitchers combined to hold the Drive (1-4) to one hit, and the ‘Burgers clubbed two home runs in the victory. Starter Enrique Segura spun three scoreless innings in his first-ever High-A appearance. Brock Porter (W, 1-0), ThomasIreland and Joey Danielson (S, 1) combined for the rest; the ‘Burgers staff struck out 12 combined. Gleider

After a tough start to the season, the Spartanburgers have finally broken into the win column! The team snapped its three-game skid with a commanding 4-1 victory over the Greenville Drive on Wednesday, showcasing a dominant pitching performance and some serious power at the plate.

The story of the night was the 'Burgers' pitching staff, which delivered a masterclass in run prevention. Four pitchers combined for a one-hitter, holding the Drive offense in check while racking up 12 strikeouts. Starter Enrique Segura set the tone in his High-A debut, tossing three scoreless innings. The bullpen trio of Brock Porter, Thomas Ireland, and Joey Danielson was lights-out from there, slamming the door to secure the team's first victory.

The offense provided more than enough support, launching two crucial home runs. Gleider Figuereo, the team's 2025 home run leader, announced his presence early, crushing a 378-foot solo shot in the very first inning. Antonis Macias provided the big blow later, a two-run blast in the fourth inning that gave the 'Burgers a comfortable cushion. Half of the team's eight hits went for extra bases, a promising sign of offensive firepower.

This win is a huge momentum builder for the Spartanburgers. After shaking off the early-season rust, the team demonstrated a winning formula: lockdown pitching paired with timely, powerful hitting. It's the kind of complete performance that can kickstart a season and get a clubhouse buzzing with confidence.

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