GreenJackets Sink RiverDogs
May 21, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
North Augusta, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of San Francisco Giants, won 2-0 against the Charleston RiverDogs on Monday night.
In a surprise appearance, New York Yankees relief pitch Tommy Kahnle made a rehab stop in Augusta. That didn't scare the GreenJackets, as Orlando Garcia took the big leaguer deep to left field in the bottom of the second inning. The solo shot would give the GreenJackets a 1-0 lead.
The lead would stand until the bottom of the sixth inning when Manuel Geraldo knocked in Shane Matheny with an RBI single to put the GreenJackets up by two.
The lead would stand behind the dominate pitching of the GreenJackets. Starting pitcher Jose Marte went five innings only giving up one hit. He earned his fifth win of the season which ties him for most wins in the South Atlantic League.
Tyler Schimpf then came on in relief of Marte and went two innings, giving up no hits in his GreenJackets debut. Camilo Doval pitched a solid eighth inning, earning his fourth hold of the season. Then in the ninth inning, Frank Rubio came on for his ninth save of the season, which leads the South Atlantic League.
The GreenJackets have now won six in a row and have a two game lead over the Rome Braves in the Southern Division. They will be back in action tomorrow night against the RiverDogs at 7:05 pm.
Tomorrow we will have baseball bingo and a Senior Health Expo! The next night, will have Hump Day Happy Hour and Big Beers, Brats, and BBQ presented by Maurice's Piggy Park. On the 24th, will Thirsty Thursday and a tribute to teachers!
After the series with Charleston, the GreenJackets will have a four game series with the Rome Braves. May 25th, we will have our halfway to Halloween celebration! On the 26th, will we have the human cannonball shot off before the game. On the 27th, we will have our Mega Memorial Day Fireworks display. On the 28th, we have our Mega Memorial Day Bash! Come out and join us for this awesome 8 game homestand!
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