Gnats Drop Sixth Straight Game Tuesday
August 26, 2014 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
Savannah, Ga.- The Augusta GreenJackets scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Savannah Sand Gnats 5-3 on Tuesday night at Historic Grayson Stadium. The loss is the sixth straight for the Gnats, their longest skid of the 2014 season.
The GreenJackets (26-38/60-72) scored the go-ahead run on an RBI groundout by rightfielder Craig Massoni on which the Gnats had a chance to turn a double play, but could not.
The Gnats (38-26/82-48), who never led in the ballgame, evened the game with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jorge Rivero doubled home third baseman Nelfi Zapata and then scored the tying run on shortstop Yeixon Ruiz's infield chopper.
Savannah starter Rob Whalen fought his way through 6.2 innings, allowing three runs, all earned, on five hits and two walks to go with seven strikeouts.
The Gnats send RHP Octavio Acosta (1-1, 2.89) to the mound on Wednesday against RHP Chase Johnson (3-7, 4.88).
Wednesday will be the final Pack the Park for Charity Night. Proceeds from tickets purchased directly at (912) 897-1192 or by emailing carolt@ymcaofcoastalga.org will support Islands YMCA Gymnastics.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm . Gates to Historic Grayson Stadium open at 6 pm. The radio pre-game show on News/Talk 630 WBMQ, online at sandgnats.com and via TuneIn radio begins at 6:45 pm.
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