Gnats Shut Out on Saturday 4-0
Published on May 2, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
Savannah, GA - The Lakewood BlueClaws scratched out a 4-0 victory over the Savannah Sand Gnats Saturday night at Historic Grayson Stadium. The Gnats, who have dropped three straight and four-of-five on this homestand, have scored one run in the first 18 innings against Lakewood.
The BlueClaws (12-11) scored the game's first run in the top of the first. Shortstop Malquin Canelo singled, stole second and scored on first baseman Rhys Hopkins double into left field.
Lakewood added a run in the fourth using a method very similar to the first inning. Centerfielder Carlos Tocci singled, stole second and scored a Hoskins single into right.
The BlueClaws added two more runs in the seventh. Starter Josh Prevost (0-4) allowed the first two men to reach on a single and a walk before departing after 6.2 innings. Reliever Jimmy Duff entered to allow RBI singles to LF Cord Sandberg and Tocci. Tocci finished 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI.
The Gnats (7-15) had baserunners in all but two innings - the second and the ninth - but were 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
The Sand Gnats and BlueClaws will conclude their four-game series tomorrow at 2:05 PM. The Gnats will send RHP Martires Arias (2-0, 2.12) to the hill, while Lakewood will start LHP Elniery Garcia (1-2, 4.40) for game three. Gates will open at 1 PM and Kids will Run the Bases after the game sponsored by Papa Murphy's.
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