Augusta Shuts Down Gnats For Third Game In A Row
Published on May 19, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
Augusta GreenJackets (24-15) pitching has been the story in the series between the SAL Southern Division's two best teams. The GreenJackets shut out the Savannah San Gnats (24-15) for the third straight game to pull into a tie for first place. Augusta scored the game's only run in the bottom of the ninth. The Gnats have not scored a run in the 36 innings of the series.
Savannah starter Brandon Moore continued his excellent May by shutting out the GreenJackets through seven innings on four hits. Moore matched a season-high for a Gnats pitcher with 12 strikeouts and did not walk a batter.
Augusta scored the game's only run in the bottom of the ninth inning against Savannah relievers Chris Hilliard and John Church. GreenJackets' 2B Ryan Cavan began the rally with a single, moved to second on 3B Chris Dominguez's single and third on Luke Anders' sacrifice bunt. After an intentional walk, Church relieved Hilliard with the bases loaded and struck out SS Sharlon Schoop for the inning's second out and move within one out of sending the game to extra-innings. However, CF Evan Crawford singled into left field to drive home Cavan with the winning run.
Savannah will send LHP Jimmy Fuller (5-1, 1.81) to the hill Wednesday to try to avoid the sweep. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm. The radio broadcast on News/Talk 630 and sandgnats.com will begin at 7 pm.
Next Home Game The Gnats return home to face the Kannapolis Intimidators on Monday, May 24 on Dollar Monday presented by Food Lion, the Savannah Morning News and E93. General Admission tickets are just $1 with a coupon available in local Food Lion stores, the Savannah Morning News, and online at E93.com and savannahnow.com. Hot dogs and small Natty Lights will be just $1 at the game as well. For more information, please call the Sand Gnats at (912) 351-9150.
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