Big First Inning Does In Gnats
Published on May 24, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Brian Pellegrini's three-run homer capped a four-run first inning for the Lexington Legends as they defeated Savannah Sand Gnats, 5-2, Sunday in front of 1,519 at Historic Grayson Stadium. Jordan Lyles (4-2) notched his first win since Opening Day for Lexington while Eric Beaulac (2-2) suffered the loss for the Gnats.
After two straight hits to start the game, Steve Brown reached first on a Wilmer Flores error that scored Jay Austin to give the Legends the lead. Pellegrini followed Brown's single with his third home run in just eight games with the Legends since being sent down from High-A Lancaster. On the season, Pellegrini has 10 total home runs.
Juan Lagares would supply all the offense for Savannah in the defeat as he drove in both of Savannah's runs Sunday night. He singled home Campbell from second in the second on an infield single and some heads-up baserunning by the Norwich, Conn. native Campbell. In the seventh he pulled the Sand Gnats within three when he drove home Flores with a single to left-center.
The Constanza, D.R. native finished the game 2-for-4 and has now collected at least two hits in six of his last seven games.
Beaulac settled down after his rocky first inning, retiring 12 batters in a row at one point and allowing just two hits after the opening frame. He worked six innings and allowed the four runs (three earned) on five hits with three strikeouts. Kyle Allen pitched the final three innings and gave up one run on five hits with two strikeouts.
The Sand Gnats will be in action tomorrow for a special 2 p.m. Memorial Day start in game two of their series vs. the Lexington Legends. It is also a Military Monday with Family Four Packs (four tickets, hot dogs, chips and Cokes) available for $30. Mondays are also half-price group days and Guaranteed Win Nights.
If the Gnats don't win, everyone gets a free ticket to the next Monday night home game. Those holding tickets from the last Monday home game (Mon., May 4) can bring their tickets to the box office for a free General Admission ticket to tomorrow's game. For tickets and more information, visit sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150.
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