Bombers down Savannah 5-4
Published on August 31, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. -Greenville's Matt Ciarmella broke a 4-4 stalemate in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday to lead the Bombers to a 5-4 win - their eighth consecutive victory over Savannah.
Gnats' starter Ricardo Morales put up a solid effort, surrendering only two earned runs on six hits over six frames of work. Shortstop Seth Bynum led Savannah offensively, going 3-for-4, with a double, a home run and 2 RBI.
The game lasted better than three hours, not including several rain delays, necessitating the postponement of the second game. The teams will play a pair of seven-inning contests Thirsty Thursday at Historic Grayson Stadium starting at 4 p.m. The games will be followed by the final fireworks show of the season.
In addition, the American Red Cross will be collecting monetary donations outside the ballpark prior to the game for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. All fans making a donation of $10 or more will receive a 2005 Sand Gnats bobble head while supplies last.
Purchase and print your tickets for the Gnats final home game of the 2005 season now at www.sandgnats.com, or call the Gnats box office at 912-351-9150 during normal business hours.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 31, 2005
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- BlueClaws fall in Hagerstown - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Suns win 6-5 - Hagerstown Suns
- Bombers down Savannah 5-4 - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Barthmaier promoted to Salem - Lexington Legends
- RiverDogs to assist with hurricane Katrina relief aid - Charleston RiverDogs
- Yoho added to Power's roster - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Catfish ready for doubleheader against Augusta - Columbus Catfish
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