Thomasville, N.C. – The Greenville Yard Gnomes held a 2-1 lead over the Thomasville HiToms through five innings before Tuesday night’s game was suspended due to rain.
Greenville wasted no time getting on the board. Jacob Green launched a solo home run on just the second pitch of the game to give the Gnomes an early 1-0 advantage.
The HiToms answered in the bottom of the third when Noah Quarless delivered a double to left field, scoring Blake Gaffney to tie the game at 1-1.
The Gnomes reclaimed the lead in the top of the fourth. Jon Howard drove in Joe Whitaker with a sharp single to center, making it 2-1 Greenville.
Both teams went quiet in the fifth before heavy rain halted the contest in the top of the sixth. A makeup date has not yet been announced.
Up Next: The Yard Gnomes return home to Guy Smith Stadium for a matchup against the Tri-City Chili Peppers. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.