Error Leads to 'Dogs Victory
Published on June 3, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A throwing error from Gnats centerfielder Rafael Fernandez allowed Jose Pirela to score the winning run in the 12th inning of the Charleston RiverDogs, 4-3, win over Savannah (25-27) Wednesday night at Historic Grayson Stadium.
Dan Brewer's single in front of a diving Fernandez set up the miscue as Fernandez overthrew the cutoff man Wilmer Flores at short. Pirela then darted down the line to score after initially holding up on the play.
The run allowed spoiled six innings of shutout ball from the Savannah bullpen in relief of Robert Carson. Chris Schwinden and Josh Stinson each threw three scoreless frames allowing just two baserunners while striking out eight.
Rhiner Cruz (1-2) takes the loss in one inning of work with Brad Rulon (3-0) earning a win after three scoreless innings for Charleston (30-22). Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte picked up his league-leading 16th save, closing out the Gnats in the final frame for the second straight night.
A sacrifice fly from Sean Ratliff cut a, 3-1, Charleston lead to one in the eighth inning. Jefry Marte then tied the score by coming down the line on a wild pitch by Cory Arbiso.
The Gnats got on the board with a first inning run off Brett Marshall when a leadoff walk to Rafael Fernandez turned into a Josh Satin sacrifice fly to make the score, 1-0. Marshall settled in to allow just two hits for the remainder of his seven-inning outing. The Highlands, Texas product set down 10 Gnats in a row at one point in the evening and did not permit a Savannah hit from the third through sixth innings.
Thursday night is Haunted Savannah Night for game three of a four-game series. Fans who dress up in a scary costume will receive a $5 general admission ticket to tomorrow night's game. Kyle Allen (3-2) gets the start for Savannah against Hector Noesi (2-2). For tickets and more information, visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150.
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