Gnats Series Preview: August 17-20 Vs. Augusta GreenJackets at Savannah Sand Gnats
Published on August 17, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
The Savannah Sand Gnats conclude their longest homestand of the year with four games against their rival Augusta GreenJackets beginning tonight.
Probable Starters
Day Time Savannah Sand Gnats (22-28/64-56) Augusta GreenJackets (27-22/68-51)
Tue 7:05 RHP Armando Rodriguez (6-8, 3.51) RHP Chris Heston (4-11, 4.15)
Wed 7:05 LHP Darin Gorski (5-7, 3.92) RHP Zack Wheeler (2-3, 3.89)
Thu 7:05 RHP Taylor Whitenton (7-6, 4.00) RHP Andy Reichard (3-0, 3.78)
Fri 7:05 TBA LHP Kelvin Marte (1-0, 1.29)
Players to Watch
Savannah
OF Matt den Dekker - has hit safely in his first seven of his first eight games as a Gnat going .433 (13 H/30 AB) with 5 doubles
RHP Armando Rodriguez - Top 10 in the SAL in: ERA - #9, (3.51), SO - #5 (116), IP - #4 (123.0), Opponents' average - #4 (.221)
SS Robbie Shields - Mets 3rd round pick in 2009... has hit safely in eight of last nine games .342 (13H /38 AB) in that time
Augusta
3B Chris Dominguez - #3 in the SAL in HR (18) and #1 in RBI (86) and games played (118)
RHP Zack Wheeler - San Francisco Giants #1 draft pick in 2009... 1.80 ERA (3 ER/15 IP) with 19 SO after the All-Star Break
Series Preview
The Savannah Sand Gnats conclude their longest homestand of the year with four games against their rival Augusta GreenJackets beginning tonight. Augusta heads to Savannah fresh off a five-game sweep in Rome. Overall, Augusta has won seven of eight games. After their doubleheader sweeep on Monday, the Gnats have won three games in a row and seven of their last nine games. The GreenJackets currently sit two and a half games the Greenville Drive for first place in the SAL Southern Division with 20 games to play in the second half. Greenville tied Lakewood 2-2 on August 5th, in a game that is not yet reflected in the League standings. The Gnats will face the Second Half Champion in the first round of the playoffs.
Savannah is 8-12 against Augusta this year, 3-5 at home and 5-7 on the road. This four-game set will conclude the season series between the two teams. The Gnats and GreenJackets are two of the top teams in preventing runs from scoring. Savannah has allowed the fewest runs in the SAL (443) and has the best ERA (2.89) while the GreenJackets have allowed the third-fewest runs (498) and are fifth in the League with a 3.60 ERA.
Upcoming Promotions
Tuesday: Two-for-Tuesday-KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to Historic Grayson Stadium; AND enjoy 2-for-1 Natty Lights at the game presented by Budweiser and I-95, the Rock of Savannah.
Wednesday: Oatland Island Wildlife Center "Pack-the-Park" for Charity - Buy tickets from Heather Merbs at (912) 395-1212 to support the Center....Baseball Bingo Win Great Prizes. Presented by Magic 103.9 and News/Talk 630.
Thursday: Thirsty Thursday - Two-for-one beers and sodas all night long presented by Budweiser, Connect Savannah and Rock 106.1. Marine Corps Night: Show a Marine Corps ID including active, retired Marines and family to receive a free General Admission ticket.
Friday: Back to School Night/School Supply Drive/Teacher Appreciation - Bring supplies for the Sand Gnats' school supplies drive and receive a FREE General Admission Ticket. All teachers and staff with a valid ID will also receive free General Admission Tickets...College Football Kickoff Night - Wear your favorite college football jersey to receive a buy-one-get-one-free General Admission Ticket. Any fans wearing college football gear can enter to win University of Georgia Football Tickets... Family Friday - Kids run the bases after the game presented by Mix 102.1
South Atlantic League Stories from August 17, 2010
- Shorebirds Sunburned After Game 1 - Hagerstown Suns
- Austin's Solo Shot in the 11th Lifts Hoppers to 4-3 Win - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Shorebirds Fall Short Against Suns in Game One, 8-6 - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Rodriguez Sensational in 1-0 Defeat Tuesday - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Greenville Shuts out Legends 5-0; Rodriguez Homers Twice - Lexington Legends
- Early Runs Enough to Down Power - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Black out in Charleston, RiverDogs Lick Braves, 4-0, for Consecutive Shutouts - Charleston RiverDogs
- Drive Blank Legends, 5-0, to Remain in First Place Tie - Greenville Drive
- Heston's Gem Earns Sixth Straight Augusta Win - Augusta GreenJackets
- Intimidators Down Early, Win 8-2 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Crawdads Drop Series Opener to Intimidators - Hickory Crawdads
- Kannapolis Intimidators Announce 2011 Schedule - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- RiverDogs Pitcher Jose A. Ramirez Placed on DL - Charleston RiverDogs
- Tourists Playoff Tickets Go on Sale Thursday, August 19 - Asheville Tourists
- Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Racing for Playoffs Down the Stretch - Hickory Crawdads
- RiverDogs Release '11 Schedule - Charleston RiverDogs
- DeVall Placed on DL - Rome Emperors
- West Virginia Power Set To Unveil New Mascot - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Shorebirds Game Notes - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Gnats Series Preview: August 17-20 Vs. Augusta GreenJackets at Savannah Sand Gnats - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Tourists, Great Beginnings to Host Roy Williams Bobblehead Night - Asheville Tourists
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