GreenJackets Halt Comeback
May 5, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
Salisbury, MD: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of San Francisco Giants, won a wild game 8-7 Saturday night against the Delmarva Shorebirds.
The GreenJackets came out ready to play. They scored three runs in the top of the first to set the tone. RBI singles came off the bats of Ryan Kirby, Orlando Garcia, and Logan Baldwin in the inning.
Garrett Cave had no intentions of giving up the early lead his teammates gave him. Cave was dominate in earning his first win of the season. He went five scoreless innings only giving up two hits and striking out four batters.
The GreenJackets then added to their lead in the sixth and seventh innings putting up five runs. They took a 8-0 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning. The Shorebirds did not give up, putting up six runs and making it a ballgame.
The GreenJackets turned to Frank Rubio for the six out save. In the eight inning, he retired the Shorebirds easily in order. Then in the ninth inning, he ran into some trouble giving up one run. After an intense couple of at bats, Rubio finally got the last batter to fly out to left field to secure victory. This is the sixth save for Rubio this season.
The GreenJackets will be back in action tomorrow against the Shorebirds for game three of the series at 2 pm.
After the road trip, starting May 9th, the GreenJackets will be back home for a homestand against the Rome Braves. Wednesday night will be Big Beers, Brats, and BBQ night presented by Maurice's Piggy Park. The next night, we will have Thirsty Thursday presented by Scene Nightclub and Tribute to Nurses where we honor medical professionals all around the CSRA. Finally on Friday, we will have Dr. Rogers and Andrews Orthodontics patients celebration night at SRP Park. The game will also be Ladies Night, followed by kids running the bases presented by Moe's Southwest Grill at the conclusion of the game.
The fun doesn't stop there as the GreenJackets welcome the Greensboro Grasshoppers to town for a four game series. On May 12th, the GreenJackets will have Pink in the Park, State Farm Family Saturdays, Saturday concert series performance #3, postgame fireworks, and kids-run-the-bases presented by Moe's Southwest Grill. On the 13th, we will celebrate Mother's Day, as we give away Picture Frames to the first 1,500 guests presented by Augusta University. We will also have pre-game catch on the field and kids-run-the-bases presented by Moe's Southwest Grill. On the 14th, we will have Military Monday and reading program night #5. On the 15th, there will be Comfort Keepers Baseball Bingo and Education Day #2. Gates will open at 9 am!
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