Andujar and the Dogs Run Wild on Bark in the Park
Published on May 18, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
Third baseman Jeff McNeil went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored during Savannah's 10-3 loss to Charleston on Sunday.(Photo by Fred Devyatkin)
Savannah, GA - On a Bark in the Park Sunday, the Charleston RiverDogs ran wild, defeating the Savannah Sand Gnats 10-3 thanks to a pair of homeruns by third baseman Miguel Andujar. The Gnats have lost three straight games for the first time during the 2014 season.
The RiverDogs (23-19) scored the game's first run in the top of the third inning against Savannah starter Chris Flexen on a 1B Mike Ford double. Ford reached base safely in all five of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with two doubles, three walks, an RBI and three runs scored.
Andujar's three run homerun off Flexen in the fifth put the Dogs up 4-0.
Trailing 5-0, the Gnats (28-14) scored their only runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Two walks and a single loaded the bases for 1B Dominic Smith, who drove home two runs with a single through the hole on the right side. The hit snapped the Gnats' 0-for-20 streak with runners in scoring position in the two games versus Charleston. RF Victor Cruzado followed with an RBI single to right to make the score 5-3.
Andujar hooked a two-run homerun down the leftfield line off reliever Dawrin Frias in the seventh for a 7-3 Charleston lead.
The Dogs added three runs off Savannah closer Robert Coles in the ninth, snapping Coles' scoreless streak at 18.2 to begin the season.
Third baseman Jeff McNeil was 2-for-3 with a double to extend his hitting streak to 11 straight games.
The Gnats will hand the ball to RHP Kevin McGowan (1-1, 2.25) Monday against LHP Ian Clarkin (1-0, 1.15). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Gates to Historic Grayson Stadium open at 6 pm for Kroger Dollar Monday presented by Savannah Morning News. The radio pregame show on News/Talk 630 and online at Sandgnats.com begins at 6:45 pm.
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