Gnats shut out in pitchers' duel
Published on April 23, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Starters Angel Calero and Zach McAllister pitched masterfully for six innings each, but the RiverDogs found ways to score and Savannah was held to four hits in a 4-0 Charleston win on Wednesday night.
Calero (0-3) was perfect through five innings and retired the first 16 Charleston batters before Walter Ibarra doubled and scored the game's first run on a sacrifice fly from Taylor Holiday.
Savannah (6-14) had the bases loaded in the eighth after Daniel Stegall was hit by a pitch before Richard Lucas and Jose Jimenez both walked. Jordan Abruzzo broke his bat grounding out to end the threat.
McAllister (2-1) was just as dominant as Calero, allowing just 2 hits and a walk in 6.0 innings before Wilkins de la Rosa, Jason Stephens and Craig Heyer pitched the final three frames to complete the shutout. Heyer recorded the final four outs for his first save.
In the eighth, Jesus Montero doubled to left to score Wady Rufino to make it 2-0 Charleston. Jose Bierd relieved Calero and allowed a hit and a walk before Carmen Angelini singled passed a diving Richard Lucas at third to stretch the RiverDogs (17-3) lead to 4-0.
While scratching out just four hits, Savannah still managed to strand eight on the bases.
The Sand Gnats continue the 10-game homestand when the Rome Braves visit to begin a four-game series at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Lefty Michael Antonini (1-1, 3.50) takes the hill for Savannah while LHP Jose Ortegano (0-0, 4.50) gets the nod for Rome. Enjoy half-priced beer and soda on Thirsty Thursday courtesy of Sport Clips, Connect Savannah and Rock 106.1. For tickets and more information call 912-351-9150 or visit www.sandgnats.com.
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