Augusta Blanks Legends 4-0

June 1, 2017 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release

Augusta starter Garrett Williams and three relievers teamed up on a four-hit shutout as the GreenJackets blanked the Lexington Legends 4-0 Thursday night at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Skyler Ewing put the GreenJackets in front with a leadoff homer in the top of the second inning. The score was still 1-0 in the sixth when Kelvin Beltre doubled with one out and Ewing was hit by a pitch. Jose Vizcaino Jr. singled, loading the bases, and Jacob Heyward doubled to left field, scoring Beltre and Ewing.

The GreenJackets scored their final run in the ninth inning when Hayward doubled, moved to third on a two-out single by Brandon Van Horn and scored on a single by Ashford Fulmer. Williams (2-0) pitched six and one-third innings and got the win. He allowed four hits, walked two batters and struck out nine. His earned run average for 19 and one-third innings pitched this season is 0.93.

Legends starter Geoffrey Bramblett (2-1) allowed one run, the homer by Ewing, in five innings pitched, but took the loss.

Game two of the four-game series will be played Friday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Travis Eckert (2-3) will start for the Legends. Domenic Mazza (2-4), who pitched a perfect game against the Legends April 25 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark, will start for Augusta. Box score

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