SAL1 Augusta GreenJackets

Hitting Woes Continue in Columbia

Published on June 10, 2018 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release


Columbia, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of San Francisco Giants, lost 4-0 to the Columbia Fireflies on Sunday afternoon.

The GreenJackets once again struggled to produce hits in the ballgame. They were only able to get seven hits, that resulted in no runs. The bright spot at the plate were Manuel Geraldo and Orlando Garcia, who both went 2-4 on the game.

The Fireflies scored one run in each inning from the fourth until the seventh. Columbia who only had three more hits than the GreenJackets, were able to get runners on early in those innings. They used this to their advantage as they were to push across four runs.

On the mound, All-star Joey Marciano was once again dominate. He went five innings, giving up five hits and only one earned run. He also struck out three Fireflies.

The GreenJackets are still 1.5 back of the Rome Braves in the Southern Division with seven games left to play in the first half. Now Augusta will welcome the West Virginia Power to SRP Park for a four game series. Game one starts tomorrow at 7:05 pm.

Tomorrow come join us for our four game series against the West Virginia Power starting Monday, June 11th! On that day we will have Military Monday and Martial Arts night! On June 12th, will have Disney night and baseball bingo. On June 13th, will have bark in the park along with Big Beers, Brats and BBQ night presented by Maurice's Piggie Park. Finally on the 14th, will have Thirst Thursday, an Ode to Millennials, and Georgia Southern Night!

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