GreenJackets Go Full Throttle over Drive
August 13, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of San Francisco Giants, take the series finale against the Greenville Drive (Boston Red Sox), 3-0, to even out the series 2-2.
The GreenJackets managed to put runners on the bases in the first six innings but unable to plate any runs. The GreenJackets were backed by excellent pitching from Jose Marte as he pitched himself out of a few jams early in the game. In the bottom of the 7th Logan Baldwin led off with a double down the right field line. Next up would be catcher, Jeffry Parra, who placed down a perfectly placed bunt to move Baldwin to third. Shane Matheny then doubled to score Baldwin to put up the first run of the game. The GreenJackets would eventually add two more runs with Heliot Ramos' triple off the center field wall.
The GreenJackets would use four pitchers to shut out the Drive with Russell earning the win, and Doval getting his 7th save. Player of the game goes out to Logan Baldwin for going 2-4 on the night and scoring the winning run.
The GreenJackets will be back in action again at SRP Park on Thursday, August 23rd. The GreenJackets will kick off their last Thirsty Thursday with a doubleheader against the Kannapolis Intimidators (Chicago White Sox) with first pitch being at: 5:35PM with gates opening up at: 5PM. Thirsty Thursdays at SRP Park means $1 Natty Lights and PBRs along with other drink specials. The last Thirsty Thursday presented by: The Scene Nightclub, Kicks 99 & I Love Bob FM will feature the annual college football night where fans are encouraged to show their team pride by wearing their favorite teams' apparel. It is also the 4th Annual Clash of Cans where fans are encouraged to bring can goods to benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank. Fans that bring cans will be entered in to win prizes worth up to $250! Lastly it is the 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament which will go to benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Augusta. 32 teams can sign up for the cornhole tournament then the winning team will win $100 cash money. To learn more about the cornhole tournament and how to sign up, call the GreenJackets at (803) 349-WINS (9467).
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