Gnats Rally Falls Short Wednesday
Published on August 27, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
Savannah, Ga.- The Gnats made a late charge with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, but came up short, falling 5-4 to the Augusta GreenJackets at Historic Grayson Stadium. The Gnats lost their seventh straight game, a new 2014 season-high.
Trailing 5-0 heading to the bottom of the eighth inning, the Gnats (38-27/82-49) scored four times with two outs in the inning. The first two runs came home on a throwing error. Rightfielder Victor Cruzado then pounded a double deep to left-center to bring home the third run. Cruzado raced home on third baseman Jorge Rivero's single into right. However, the Gnats stranded Rivero, carrying the tying run, at second.
The GreenJackets (27-38/61-72) grabbed a 3-0 lead with three runs in the top of the second against Savannah starter Octavio Acosta and added two more in the third for a 5-0 advantage.
Augusta starter Chase Johnson had a good night, firing seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts, a walk and four singles allowed. At one point he set down 11 Gnats in a row, and 18 of 19.
The Gnats will send RHP Robert Gsellman (9-6, 2.67) to the mound on Thirsty Thursday, looking to snap their skid against RHP Robert Ramer (3-4, 5.31).
It will be College Night at the ballpark and Thirsty Thursday for the final regular season game of the year. Fans that wear their favorite college team's gear to the park will receive a special $5 general admission ticket. College students that show their I.D. at the box office will get the same great discount. Fans can also enjoy half-priced draft beer and soda thanks to Budweiser, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Connect Savannah, I-95 FM, and E93.
The Gnats will begin the divisional playoffs Wednesday, September 3, against the Asheville Tourists in Asheville, N.C. The team will then return to Historic Grayson Stadium Friday, September 5, to play game two of the best-of-three series. The Gnats will then play a third game at home on Saturday, September 6, if necessary.
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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