Gnats experience Power outage in loss
Published on July 8, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Eric Fryer laced a two-run double with two outs in the eighth to push the West Virginia Power (14-5, 46-42) past the Sand Gnats, 3-2, on Tuesday night.
The eighth inning began with Rhiner Cruz (0-1) retiring the first two Power hitters. With two outs, Lee Haydel and Eric Farris both singled, setting the stage for Fryer, the reigning South Atlantic League Player of the Week. The catcher roped a double off the wall in right to turn a one-run deficit into a one-run advantage for the Power.
The game-deciding hit erased a potential win for Scott Moviel, who exited after 7.0 strong innings in position to earn his sixth straight win. The right-hander yielded 1 run on 3 hits while equaling his longest outing of the season.
The Gnats (7-12, 40-49) took a brief lead in the seventh, when Jose Jimenez scored on a wild pitch from West Virginia reliever Corey Frerichs with two outs.
The early innings belonged to the starters, with Dan Merklinger and Moviel limiting the hitters to a combined six hits over the first six and a half innings.
Frerichs (4-6) earned the win despite allowing the run in the eighth while Curtis Pasma pitched the final two innings for his second save.
The series continues at 7 p.m. on a Food Lion MVP Wednesday with RHP Elvin Ramirez (6-6, 3.43) making the start for Savannah while lefty Evan Frederickson (0-0, 6.75) takes the hill for West Virginia.
The first 1,000 fans to enter the stadium will receive a 2008 Team Card Set courtesy of Coca-Cola. Fans with a Food Lion MVP Card receive half off a general admission ticket. For tickets and more information, visit ww.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150.
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