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Errors Sting Jackets, Columbia Takes Series with 5-2 Win

July 11, 2019 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release


COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: The Augusta GreenJackets (47-42, 11-10) dropped the series finale at Segra Park on Thursday night against the Columbia Fireflies (35-52, 11-10) by a final score of 5-2. The Fireflies win the series as the Jackets commit three errors early in the game to aid Columbia's offense.

Walter Rasquin led things off for Columbia and hit a solo home run, his first of 2019, to give the Fireflies the 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. That was the only earned run that Gregory Santos allowed on Thursday night as the Jackets defense struggled later in the game.

Ismael Munguia tied the score at one with an RBI-single, but Columbia responded in the bottom of the 3rd inning. With the bases loaded, Orlando Garcia committed an error at 3rd base, and two runs came home. Zander Clarke made a throwing error on the same play from left field, allowing another run to score, and Columbia extended the lead to 4-1. Hayden Senger capped off the scoring for Columbia with a single later in the 3rd inning.

Santos ends his night after three innings, he allows five runs, but only one run was earned. The GreenJackets went the final five-innings with no-hit baseball from Preston White and Ryan Walker. White tossed three innings, and Walker pitched two frames.

The GreenJackets added a run in the 7th inning on an RBI single from Anyesber Sivira to make the score 5-2. That's all the runs the Jackets could muster up as Columbia pitching finished the night with 13 strikeouts to earn the series win.

Player of the Game: Ryan Walker, 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 5 SO

Ryan Walker was brilliant out of the GreenJackets bullpen. After Preston White pitched three scoreless innings, Walker came into the game and handed out strikeouts to the first five Fireflies that he faced.

Tomorrow's Game: 7:05 PM @ Asheville Tourists (Colorado Rockies), McCormick Field, Asheville, North Carolina

Pitching Matchup: (ASH) LHP Colten Schmidt (3-4, 2.21 ERA) vs (AUG) RHP Keith Weisenberg (1-0, 3.86 ERA)

Keith Weisenberg will open-up on the mound for the GreenJackets in Asheville on Friday night. It isn't the first time Weisenberg has thrown at McCormick Field this year. On June 3rd, Weisenberg went four-innings and he allowed three runs. The start for Weisenberg on Friday will be his 5th of the season as he has experience in both a starting role, and bullpen role in 2019. The right-hander was signed by the San Francisco Giants in May of 2019 after he was released by the Atlanta Braves earlier in the month of May.

Colten Schmidt has thrown the baseball well against the GreenJackets over two starts in 2019. He has pitched 10.1 innings between the two starts, and he has allowed just three runs. Schmidt's 2.21 ERA this season is the 3rd best in the South Atlantic League. Schmidt has 81 strikeouts this season, to only 12 walks. The only outing this season where Schmidt did not go five-innings was his 1st appearance back on April 27th. The southpaw was drafted from Louisiana-Lafayette University in the 23rd round in 2018.

Next Homestand: Monday July 15th-Sunday July 21st

July 15th-17th vs Charleston RiverDogs (New York Yankees)

July 18th-21st vs Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pittsburgh Pirates)

The Augusta GreenJackets return home on Monday July 15th for a HUGE homestand filled with fun for the entire family. It all starts on July 15th for our Garden City Bark in the Park Night. Bring your four-legged friends to SRP Park and enjoy the game against the Charleston RiverDogs. It will also be Military Monday presented by Humana- Military Tricare. Fans with a valid Military ID, patrons (active duty military and veterans) will get $2 off their ticket pricing when coming to the SRP Park Box Office for Monday games. On Tuesday July 16th, it will be Christmas in July as Santa and Mrs. Clause will throw out a first pitch and meet with fans. On Wednesday July 17th it will be St. Patrick's Day in July, as we'll feature Irish food and much more. It will also be Comfort Keeper's Baseball Bingo. Thursday July 18th is everybody's favorite day of the week, as it is Thirsty Thursday at SRP Park presented by Garden City Social, Mr. Tattoo, Kicks 99 and BOB FM. 1$ Natural Lights and PBR's will be available from 6-8 PM. On Friday, July 19th it will be our EDTS Cyber Cooler Bag Giveaway to the first 1500 fans in attendance. On Saturday July 20th at 6:05 PM it's our 13th annual Military Appreciation Night. On Military Appreciation Night, the GreenJackets will recognize and honor soldiers and their families for their dedication, commitment, and sacrifices they have made for our great nation. The homestand wraps up on Sunday, July 21st for Sunday Funday presented by Path 2 College 529 Plan. Come out and enjoy a great Sunday Funday where the GreenJackets will have a Pre-Game Catch on the field (4-4:30PM), Face Painting and much more to enjoy while at SRP Park. It will also be Paw Patrol Night. Come out and meet two of the Paw Patrol Characters as they will be here to take pictures with fans that come out to SRP Park on the Sunday, July 21st game!

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